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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.
Solar ‘Nanotrees’ Key To Clean Hydrogen Fuel?
Researchers report on a potentially clean, less expensive way to produce hydrogen fuel by taking advantage of tree-like nanostructures to harvest solar energy.
The Hiriko EV: A Cure For Bad Parkers?
Bad parkers the world over, say hello to your new best friend, the Hiriko, a foldable electric micro-car ready to hit the streets in Europe.
Solar Boat Global Voyage One Step Closer To Home
The Tûranor PlanetSolar, powered by solar power, set out 18 months ago from Monaco to do what Ferinand Magellan did via wind power in 1519 — go around the world.
Wind Power Closes NY Hydrogen Fuel Loop
Hempstead, N.Y., installs a 100-kilowatt wind turbine to run an electrolyzer to generate hydrogen for the Long Island town’s fueling station.
Detroit Auto Show: smart for-us EV Concept
Smart is unveiling its new for-us concept, a mini electric pickup so tiny it might fit in the back of full-size pickup, at the Detroit Auto Show.
Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
While VW’s Bugster EV will grab most attention this year’s Detroit Auto Show, the new Jetta Hybrid sports impressive performance and excellent fuel efficiency.
Cars and the City: A Look at the Future of the Automobile
NRDC Federal Transportation Policy Director Deron Lovaas takes a look at the future of automobile, especially as the driving population gets more urbanized.
Clean Energy & Rethinking Uncle Sam’s Role
EDF’s Andy Darrell, in a column with us, says that it is time to rethink government’s role in the clean energy marketplace, including leading by example.
Cleantech Loan Guarantees: A Tangled Tale
A key aspect of the federal government’s loan guarantee program for renewable energy development is winding down after a tumultuous two-plus years. We review it.
Wind Power Education Speaks To Kids
KidWind Project is a small company in St. Paul, Minnesota taking an open source approach to educating children everywhere about wind power. We interview them.
Green Lite Motors A Green Car Player
Green Lite Motors is typical of the wide range of niche green car manufacturers springing up around the country. We interview them to learn about their offering.
Al Unser Jr. Interview: His Take On EVs
Racing car legend Al Unser Jr. recently drove the Zap Alias electric car in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. We find out his thoughts on it.