A leaner, greener US in 2009?

January 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

If the first actions (literally) of the new president elect Barack Obama are anything to go by, America’s snowball of greed, over consumption and grey-technology could begin its slow melt in 2009. The President made no bones about his favoritism for green technology (and hybrid cars being a favourite) during his campaign and if the [...]

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Mercedes Confidence in Lithium Power Packs

April 4, 2008 | 1 Comment

Mercedes have been building on exciting news that they will be first in the US with lithium power-packed electric hybrid cars. The German/ Chrysler giants are hoping to now have small, efficient electric cars in the US market in 2010.

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Sustainability: Still at Concept Stage

April 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

Please allow me to continue this months running theme: frustration! Here we are going into yet another spring and, in the big picture, what has changed? All the big manufacturers are still trotting out concept cars which focus on green technology, low (no) emissions, sustainable production. But when do we buy these wonder-cars?

The unfortunate truth [...]

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rechargeIT.org - Big Brother for Hybrids

April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Google’s ongoing quest to monitor mankind and invade all facets of modern society continues - full speed ahead! The spin-off of the moment is Google’s rechargeIT.org which is a project based in-house with Google’s own fleet vehicles. Essentially the ultimate geeks are aiming to “reduce CO2 emissions, cut oil use and stabilize the electrical grid [...]