Toyota debuts the 2016 RAV4?s new hybrid powertrain

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Man Hacks Prius to Run on San Francisco MUNI Electric Bus Power Lines

When we first spotted this crazy picture of a Prius driver hitching a free energy ride on San Francisco’s MUNI power lines, we couldn’t believe it! Equipped with a giant trolley pole, the Franken-Prius hacks into the same overhead electrical system that propels the city’s buses, getting free power from San Francisco ‘s public transportation infrastructure. Read the rest of Man Hacks Prius to Run on San Francisco MUNI Electric Bus Power Lines Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “april fools” , bold italic , bus , franken-hybrid , franken-prius , green transportation , hybrid cars , muni , muni bus , prius , San Francisco , sierra hartman

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Scientists Create World’s First 3D-Printed 3D Printer!

Researchers at Germany’s Doppelbock University just opened the door to the future of rapid prototyping technology by developing the world’s first 3D-printed 3D printer! Dubbed the Ecophage , the duplicitous device is capable of using readily available materials to create copies of itself – albeit at a slightly smaller scale. Best of all, it’s outfitted with a built-in material re-processor that can convert virtually any carbon-based substance into filament for 3d-printing. Read the rest of Scientists Create World’s First 3D-Printed 3D Printer! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “april fools” , 3d printed 3d printer , 3d printer , 3D printing , april 1st , green design , green technology , grey goo , molecular nanotechnology , self-replicating machines , self-replicating robots , sustainable design , three dimensional printing

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Green Car Reports: Tesla’s first battery swap station, Toyota Mirai test drive, and the world’s best-selling electric car

What defines a “ green car ” can be the source of much discussion among environmentalists, advocates, and actual buyers. Every week Green Car Reports shines a light on the industry with coverage of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles , conventional hybrids, high-efficiency clean diesels, and smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles in general. Here’s a selection of their stories from last week. Read the rest of Green Car Reports: Tesla’s first battery swap station, Toyota Mirai test drive, and the world’s best-selling electric car Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: electric cars , electric vehicles , Green Automobiles , green car news , Green Car Reports , green cars , green transportation , green vehicles , hybrid cars

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Green Car Reports: Audi Unveils Q7 e-tron quattro, Nissan Leaf with laser beams, and the Passion of the Tesla

What defines a “ green car ” can be the source of much discussion among environmentalists, advocates, and actual buyers. Every week Green Car Reports shines a light on the industry with coverage of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles , conventional hybrids, high-efficiency clean diesels, and smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles in general. Read on for a selection of their stories from last week. Read the rest of Green Car Reports: Audi Unveils Q7 e-tron quattro, Nissan Leaf with laser beams, and the Passion of the Tesla Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: electric cars , electric vehicles , Green Automobiles , green car news , Green Car Reports , green cars , green transportation , green vehicles , hybrid cars

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Terrafugia is Working on Flying Autonomous Cars That Take Off and Land by Themselves

Imagine a future where you can step inside a flying car, buckle up, and then sit back and relax as it automatically takes off and navigates to your destination. That future may not be too far off, as Terrafugia recently announced it’s working on transforming flying cars that can drive and fly on their own. Read the rest of Terrafugia is Working on Flying Autonomous Cars That Take Off and Land by Themselves Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: autonomous cars , autonomous vehicles , flying cars , hybrid cars , hybrid-electric flying autonomous vehicles , self driving cars , self-driving vehicles , Terrafugia hybrid-electric flying autonomous car , Terrafugia TF-X , Terrafugia Transition , transforming cars        

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Atlas Teams Up With Solid Concepts to Create 3D-Printed Fitness Tracker

3D printing company Solid Concepts recently worked with Austin-based start-up Atlas to develop the world’s first 3D printed fitness tracker. The project represents a unique intersection of many emerging trends, including data collection, wearable technology and 3D printing. The tracker is able to identify your exercises, count reps and sets, and calculate calories burned. Solid Concepts just released a blog post this morning detailing the development of the Atlas fitness tracker – check it out here ! + Atlas Wearables + Solid Concepts Via Solid Concepts Blog 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! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 3d printed fitness tracker , 3D printing , atlas , Atlas Fitness Tracker , Atlas Wearables , Design for Health , fitness tracker , fitness trackers , green design , green gadgets , Solid Concepts , sustainable design        

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Grow Yummy Shiitakes at Home with the CTAKEO Mushroom Growing Kit

CTAKEO  is a mushroom growing kit made from sawdust and mycelium, designed especially for cultivating delicious shiitake mushrooms. What makes CTAKEO distinctive is that it’s decorated like a boxed chocolate cake, making it a fun and unique gift idea for anyone who loves mushrooms and growing their own food. You can learn more about this cool DIY growing kit over at Greenz Global . + CTAKEO 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! Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: CTAKEO , edible mushrooms , grow mushrooms at home , mushroom growing kit , shiitake mushrooms        

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Yannick Read Designs a Pedal-Powered Popemobile for the Vatican

It may sound like an April Fools’ joke, but the Pope is reported to be acquiring a pedal-powered vehicle to demonstrate his commitment to sustainability. The carbon-neutral Popemobile was commissioned by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) during Pope Benedict’s term as pontiff, and is expected to be ready for delivery later this summer. Designed by British inventor Yannick Read, the new Popemobile will have bullet-proof windows, solar panels mounted on its hood, an emergency train boost and an oxygen supply. Read the rest of Yannick Read Designs a Pedal-Powered Popemobile for the Vatican Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: ETA , green cars , green transportation , green vehicle Pope , human-powered vehicle , hybrid cars , Hybrid Popemobile , Mercedes Popemobile , Pedal-powered Popemobile , pope electric vehicle , popemobile , Yannick Read Popemobile , zero emission vehicle        

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Wind-Powered Car Travels 3,000 Miles Across Australia for $15 Worth of Electricity

A lightweight carbon-fiber car that runs on lithium-ion batteries and a portable wind turbine has just traveled 3,000 miles across Australia—and it used only $15 worth of electricity. The car, dubbed Wind Explorer, was designed by New Jersey-based Evonik Industries to demonstrate the potential of the company’s developments in battery power and lightweight materials . Read the rest of Wind-Powered Car Travels 3,000 Miles Across Australia for $15 Worth of Electricity Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: carbon fiber car , clean energy transportation , energy efficient cars , Evonik Industries New Jersey , fuel efficient vehicles , green technology , green transportation , hybrid cars , lightweight electric vehicles , lightweight materials , lithium ion battery cars , wind energy , Wind Explorer car , wind powered car

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