The engineers and shipping experts at Eco Marine Power aren’t afraid to think way outside the box when it comes to reducing shipping industry emissions. EarthTechling caught up with Greg Atkinson to find out more about the company’s latest solar-hybrid design.
Electric Vehicles
Solar Boat Completes Miracle Global Voyage – Inspired Yet?
584 days and over 32,000 nautical miles later, the PlanetSolar boat Tûranor returns to Monaco after a global voyage powered entirely by solar energy.
Newest U.S. Army Ride Something Tree Huggers Will Love?
The U.S. Army unleashes FED Bravo, its latest take on developing greener military technology that helps push it towards more a net zero energy operations goal.
EVs Save Money, Reduce Emissions, Report Says
Some areas are better than others, but no matter where in the United States you live, an EV is a good choice for reducing emissions and cutting expenses.
Pikes Peak Car Race Champ Going Electric
On the completely paved 2012 Pikes Peak course, perennial winner Nobuhiro Tajima will race up the mountain in a prototype electric vehicle.
California EV Charging Deal Aims At The Masses
California regulators say a settlement with NRG Energy will bring electric vehicle charging infrastructure to low- and moderate-income residents.
Electric Car Claims 0-to-60 MPH In 3.2 Seconds
The latest green speed machine is the AEDC, a prototype developed by the Spanish firm Quimera and a British car designer, Alex Letteriello.
London’s EV Push Backs Home Chargers
A joint initiative between British Gas and London Mayor Boris Johnson will offer grants to electric vehicle owners to set up charge points in their homes.
Fisker Atlantic Plug In Hybrid Unveiled As Challenges Mount
Fisker Automotive unveils the Atlantic plug-in hybrid, its next green luxury car offering, as issues past, present and future arise for the troubled automaker.
West Coast Electric Highway Gets Start In Oregon
Eight spots on Interstate 5 in Southern Oregon, spaced about 25 miles apart, get EV charging stations thanks to the state and charging company AeroVironment.
Focus Electric Just Needs Driver To Be A Carpool
Californians can reap up to $10,000 in state and federal rebates and incentives for driving a Focus Electric—and are allowed to drive solo in the carpool lane.
E-Trike Offers Clean Path Through Urban Morass
Stephen Reon Francisco has designed an innovative electric vehicle that could be very useful in densely populated urban areas.
EV Share car2go Zips To 6,000 San Diego Users
Just 100 days after opening up shop, Daimler says its car2go service in San Diego has more than 6,000 members logging 3,500 trips a week.
Copenhagen Wheel Ups Cycling Power, Spins Info
The Copenhagen Wheel is more than an electric bicycle concept—it’s also a smart sensing device that provides real time feedback to riders.