Toyota to Unveil Prius Minivan in 2011

The Toyota Prius revolutionized the world of hybrid cars . Now Toyota is set to dominate hybrid minivans with the upcoming Prius minivan, set to hit showrooms early next year! According to Toyota, the lithium-ion powered minivan will feature a high fuel economy and a large interior, with 3 rows of seats that can hold 5 to 7 people. Read the rest of Toyota to Unveil Prius Minivan in 2011 http://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: AUTO , eco design , green design , hybrid , hybrid electric , lithium ion , minivan , prius , Toyota , toyota prius

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DARPA’s ‘Transformer TX’ program is a flying vehicle for the military

Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle for military to be powered by hybrid electric drive.

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City Cycle chainless electric bike concept for urban commuters

Eco Factor: Electric bicycle for a zero-emission ride. The brainchild of industrial designer Christian Vollmer is a chainless bike that has been designed using a pedelec system that works in tandem with a new belt system. The bike is intended for all those who don’t want to walk into work exhausted.

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The Week in Pictures: First Plug-in Hybrid Electric Porsche Unveiled, Best Picture of Earth Ever, PETA Porn, and More (Slideshow)

From the news that state legislators in South Dakota have passed a resolution that “urges” schools to stop teaching global climate change as hard science–and instead pair it with “astrological” and “cosmological” theories–to the unveiling of the 918 Spyder, a new plug-in electric hybrid Porsche concept car from Volkswagen, a lot happened this week in green.

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The Week in Pictures: First Plug-in Hybrid Electric Porsche Unveiled, Best Picture of Earth Ever, PETA Porn, and More (Slideshow)

Microsoft Looking at Ultra-Modular Data Centers as Ultra-Efficient Solution

Photo via NeoSpire Microsoft has stepped outside of the box when thinking about smart, cheap, efficient data center design. The company is testing out a whole new type of modular data center that boasts recyclable materials, efficient cooling and a LEGO-like method of scaling up as demand requires.

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Ferrari Unveils 599 HY-KERS Hybrid Supercar

The 2010 Geneva Auto Show is showcasing some incredible green machines, with scores of auto manufacturers including Porsche and Lotus rolling out fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Capstone Turbine To Show ‘Jet Extended’ Electric Car At LA Auto Show

Plug in hybrid prototype with lithium batteries, and Capstone diesel fueled turbine – in Factory Five Racing GTM body. Image credit:Capstone

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DawnTown Designs for Miami MetroMover Makeovers

Dawntown is an architectural competition held every year to ” to bring innovative architecture to Downtown Miami, and help tell the exciting urban story of Downtown Miami to the world.” Every year it gets bigger, with hundreds of designers competing. The subjects are often banal; this year it is a design of a Metromover elevated rail station. But the results are anything but banal; computers have put so much power into the hands of designers that the presentations are mind-blowing

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Hybrids You’ve Never Heard Of: 1993 Chrysler Patriot

Chrysler is arguably in the toughest shape of the Big Three Detroit automakers, both financially and with its future lineup. You can point plenty of fingers at reasons why, including the lack of effective, fuel efficient vehicles, but Chrysler was once considered the most innovative of the big three, always thinking big while breaking the bank.

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Hybrids You’ve Never Heard Of: 1993 Chrysler Patriot