TF-X: Terrafugia Unveils the World’s First Flying Hybrid-Electric Car

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TF-X: Terrafugia Unveils the World’s First Flying Hybrid-Electric Car

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Electric-Assist Tricycle Ready to Hit the Streets

Written by Sami Grover, Mother Nature Network Walking into the headquarters of Organic Transit, a North Carolina-based developer of what it calls “the most efficient vehicles on the planet,” I was struck by a decidedly disorienting feeling. At…

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Edison2?s New Very Light Car 4.0 Weighs Less than 1,100 Pounds

Edison2 just unveiled the latest version of its Very Light Car (VLC) at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. An earlier version of the vehicle won the $5 million Automotive X Prize back in 2010, and the new Very Light Car 4.0 incorporates safety innovations developed for long-distance racing cars and uses batteries and motors similar to those in standard EV’s. The new vehicle weighs less than 1,100 pounds, and the makers expect that their final production version will weigh under 1,400 pounds while still meeting federal safety requirements. Read the rest of Edison2′s New Very Light Car 4.0 Weighs Less than 1,100 Pounds Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: automotive x-prize , Battery powered vehicle , Edison2 VLC , Edison2 X Prize , electric powered VLC , electric vehicles , energy efficient cars , green car design , green transportation , low-mass vehicles , plug-in car design , recyclable car parts , Very Light Vehicle        

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Tesla Motors Turns a Profit for First Time as Model S Sales Exceed Target

Tesla Motors , the pioneering California-based electric car company, announced yesterday that sales of its Model S sedan exceeded expectations. The company expected to sell 4,500 units of the Model S in the first quarter, but by last weekend sales had surpassed 4,750. According to Tesla, the company, which has been hemorrhaging money in recent years, turned a profit for the first time in the first quarter of 2013. Read the rest of Tesla Motors Turns a Profit for First Time as Model S Sales Exceed Target Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: car company , clean transportation , electric car industry , electric vehicles , electric vehicles California , green car companies , green transportation , Model S electric vehicle , Tesla electric vehicle , tesla motors model s

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Germany Testing Wireless Induction Charging for Electric Buses

Primove , a subsidiary of transportation giant Bombardier , just announced plans to test wireless induction charging on public buses in Manheim, Germany! In a few months the company will outfit two buses with “invisible” inductive technology that powers the vehicles with wireless chargers installed below the asphalt of existing bus routes. Read the rest of Germany Testing Wireless Induction Charging for Electric Buses Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: charging battery electric vehicle , electric vehicle range , electric vehicles , induction , induction rods inside the street , plugless power , primove , wireless charging of electric vehicles , wireless electric bus charging

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Estonia Launches World’s First Nationwide EV Fast-Charging Network

Estonia just opened the world’s first nationwide EV fast-charging network  with chargers placed in every town, village, and along highways. The installation of 165 fast chargers began in summer 2012 to service 650 all-electric vehicles currently listed in the country’s traffic register. EV users can charge batteries to 90 percent in less than 30 minutes, paying between 2.5 and 5 euros per charge. Read the rest of Estonia Launches World’s First Nationwide EV Fast-Charging Network Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: ABB EV charging stations , carbon emissions car , electric charging station , electric plug-in vehicles , electric vehicles , electric vehicles Estonia , Estonia , Estonia EV charging network , EV fast chargers , Plug In Charging , zero emissions transportation , zero emissions vehicle

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Estonia Launches World’s First Nationwide EV Fast-Charging Network

Estonia just opened the world’s first nationwide EV fast-charging network  with chargers placed in every town, village, and along highways. The installation of 165 fast chargers began in summer 2012 to service 650 all-electric vehicles currently listed in the country’s traffic register. EV users can charge batteries to 90 percent in less than 30 minutes, paying between 2.5 and 5 euros per charge. Read the rest of Estonia Launches World’s First Nationwide EV Fast-Charging Network Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: ABB EV charging stations , carbon emissions car , electric charging station , electric plug-in vehicles , electric vehicles , electric vehicles Estonia , Estonia , Estonia EV charging network , EV fast chargers , Plug In Charging , zero emissions transportation , zero emissions vehicle

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Tesla Motors Releases Data Logs to Contradict Damning NY Times Model S Test Drive

Tesla Motors has released data logs that contradict claims made in a scathing New York Times test drive of the Model S electric sedan. In his review , Times writer John M. Broder claimed that the car ran out of power during a two-day drive of the Model S from Washington D.C. to Milford, Connecticut. Broder’s intent was to test the functionality of the newly installed Supercharger solar-powered stations which enable Model S drivers to recharge their batteries for free. Read the rest of Tesla Motors Releases Data Logs to Contradict Damning NY Times Model S Test Drive Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “clean energy” , electric cars , electric vehicles , green car , green transportation , New York Times car review , solar charging stations , Solar Power , Tesla Model S sedan , tesla motors model s , Tesla Supercharger

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V-Tent is a Solar-Powered EV Charger That Protects Your Car

V-Tent is an eco-friendly parking system designed by Hakan Gürsu  that protects and charges vehicles. It is a collapsible canopy that can be used in both personal and public parking areas. Aiming to create a sustainable system for urban environment, V-Tent provides a safe space to store and charge electric cars, either at home or in the city. Functioning as a canopy that prevents weather damage, the design physically protects vehicles from environmental conditions. In its public use, V-Tent is designed as a space-saving parking space that runs for a fee. With a simple interface, users can select the amount of time and pay by card. Being informed with an estimated charging time, drivers can access the system interface remotely via smartphone applications. A band light on the V-Tent indicates availability and charge percentage with color and length. Designed with a flexible solar panel, the V-Tent’s collapsible structure enables it to appear only when it is in use, preventing visual complexity. The material used for the V-Tent canopy is a laminated multi-layered textile that holds flexible solar panels. The inner layer is covered with reflective material, and middle layer has a pattern with micro ventilation tubes in order to prevent the material from getting to hot. In addition to charging cars, energy that is generated from the V-Tent can be used in urban applications such as lighting. + Hakan Gürsu + V-Tent The article above was submitted to us by an Inhabitat reader. Want to see your story on Inhabitat ? Send us a tip by following this link . Remember to follow our instructions carefully to boost your chances of being chosen for publishing!

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