Originally posted at Geneva Auto Show 2011
Smart to debut topless Forspeed concept in Geneva
February 23, 2011 By
The future of automobiles will be in some part electric, but that doesn't have to mean boring utilitarian appliances intended only to get you from point A to point B. They can be cute, fun, and even fast. At least, that's what Smart is trying to say with the Smart Forspeed concept it will show at the 2011 International Motor Show in Geneva next month.
Smart to debut topless Forspeed concept in Geneva
February 23, 2011 By
The future of automobiles will be in some part electric, but that doesn't have to mean boring utilitarian appliances intended only to get you from point A to point B. They can be cute, fun, and even fast. At least, that's what Smart is trying to say with the Smart Forspeed concept it will show at the 2011 International Motor Show in Geneva next month.
Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
Transphorm targets ‘hidden tax’ of wasted energy
February 23, 2011 By
Power electronics that convert between AC and DC are the unsung workhorses of the grid and all things electrical. The start-up Transphorm, backed by Google and Kleiner Perkins, bets on a more efficient chip technology.
Deep offshore wind sized up
February 23, 2011 By
Deep offshore wind farms could produce 10-cent-per-kilowatt energy in 10 years, but may be considered ports and vessels subject to U.S. maritime and cabotage laws, report says.
Sub du jour goes all-electric
February 23, 2011 By
This submarine, which seats two people just below the water's surface, can cruise up to eight hours between battery charges.
To invite plug-in cars, cities work on permitting
February 23, 2011 By
It may seem like a mundane issue, but plug-in friendly cities don't want out-of-date permitting for installing home charging ports to slow down electric-vehicle adoption.
For BMW, i is the new e
February 22, 2011 By
Get ready for a new kind of BMW. The German carmaker announced that it will develop a new line of fuel-efficient vehicles under the "i" sub-brand.
Originally posted at The Car Tech blog
Study: Smart meter radio frequency emissions low
February 22, 2011 By
With more safety concerns around smart meters, a study measures the radio frequency emissions of one meter and finds them well below FCC standards.
Solar collector doubles as greenhouse shade
February 22, 2011 By
Solyndra's unique solar collector is being tested in by agricultural institutions to diffuse greenhouse light and produce power.
Rolls-Royce develops its first electric vehicle
February 22, 2011 By
Luxury carmaker has created an electric prototype that will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show, though it has no immediate plans for a commercial version.
Originally posted at Geneva Auto Show 2011