March 10, 2009
Formula 1 engineering firm BERU is currently working on the The Factor001, a pedal-powered speedster that is being touted as the world’s most advanced bicycle. A marvel of modern engineering, the bike features an ultra-light carbon chassis, high-tech ceramic brakes, and a hard-wired system tha...
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Jorge Chapa
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December 09, 2008
There’s nothing that we love more than a well-designed bike, so we get excited when designers take a long hard look at one and give us a vision of things to come. David Gonçalves’ Grasshopper is a folding electric bicycle that not only serves as a means of transportation, but can also b...
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Jorge Chapa
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November 25, 2008
It is not everyday that a well-known car manufacturer releases a concept vehicle that makes everyone’s head turn, but that’s exactly what Honda did last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The FC Sport is a hydrogen fuel cell three seater based on the same technology deployed in the FCX C...
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Jorge Chapa
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November 18, 2008
What if a single inexpensive upgrade could significantly cut your car’s emissions while simultaneously increasing its fuel efficiency? That’s the enticing concept behind the Blade, a chromed-out exhaust filtration module that wouldn’t look out of place on the most pimped of rides. ...
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Mike Chino
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June 24, 2008
The state of California passed legislation last week that will mandate the use of ‘Environmental Performance’ labels for all new cars sold in the state. Each vehicle receives a ‘Global Warming’ and ‘Smog’ score ranging from 1-10, 10 being the cleanest. It’s ...
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June 17, 2008
If you are in the market for a mine haul truck, you may want to consider getting a hybrid model. They are not on sale yet, but GE is working hard to ensure that your next purchase of an off-highway hauling vehicle is as energy efficient as possible. Setting a new precedent, GE’s hybrid has bee...
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December 18, 2007
It’s not New Orleans, but city officials are optimistic that their latest transit project will spark desire…to ride the streetcar. It’s Seattle’s South Lake Union Trolley (yes, the acronym is SLUT), and it made its maiden voyage last week with an offbeat nickname and the upbeat goal ...
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