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Scientists at the University of Cambridge in the UK have found a way to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by as much as 25% through harnessing more of the sun’s spectrum than most traditional silicon-based solar cells can.
link:http://techcrunch.com/2012/02/10/cambridge-hybrid-solar-cells/Scientists at the University of Cambridge in the UK have found a way to improve the... more
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Opening a vinyl only record store seemed to most people like the worst idea ever, at the worst possible moment. But to Neil Schield, a veteran of the music industry, it was about chasing a dream. Armed only with true love for music and records, Schield went against the current and made his dream a success beyond anyone's expectations. Today Origami Vinyl is synonym with vanguard, independent spirit and music communion in Los Angeles.Opening a vinyl only record store seemed to most people like the worst idea ever, at... more
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The luxurious model is a hybrid concept from Citroen called Metropolis with a lenght of 5.3 m is is a fierce rival for the cars in his class such as Audi A8 , BMW 7 Series and S Class from Mercedes.
Read more: http://idiotduck.com/2011/03/citroen-metropolis-love-at-first-sight/The luxurious model is a hybrid concept from Citroen called Metropolis with a lenght... more
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Here at talkgreen, we like to showcase eco friendly things that are “Rockin”. People don’t like boring stuff and boring doesn’t bring change. The car you see in the pictures is called the Vermot AG Veritas RS III Roadster Hybrid and it’s nothing close to boring. This little thing looks like it can literally rip pieces out of the pavement and it’s powered by a V10 delivering 507-horsepower. But wait a minute… this blog is supposed to be about the environment… and you’re probably asking yourself how can a big V10 be anywhere close to environmentally friendly. The answer lies in between the front axles. More after the jump...Here at talkgreen, we like to showcase eco friendly things that are... more
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With the Oscars over and summer blockbusters still months away, where can you find quality films? Hey, don't look at us; we just work here. But Brett Erlich's intrepid research means we can eliminate Netflix Streaming. In this new segment dubbed "Brettflix," Brett surfs the flotsam and jetsam of the site's live-streaming options. Instead of "Beauty and the Beast," you'll find the Hilary Duff made-for-TV movie "Beauty and the Briefcase." Rather than either 'Tron" or "Tron: Legacy," you'll have to make do with Dean Cain and Wesley Snipes cavorting in something called "Futuresport." And don't even get us started about "Hybrid," the kid-becomes-wolf tale starring "Glee's" Cory Monteith and Justine Bateman. Yes, Justine Bateman.
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Volkswagen unveiled at the Qatar motor show
the XL1 Diesel Hybrid 2-seater:
2 cylinder 50 HP and 27 HP electric motor
Fuel: 1 Liter / 100km - 230 miles / gallon
Manufacturing start 2012
price projection: $25.000Volkswagen unveiled at the Qatar motor show
the XL1 Diesel Hybrid 2-seater:
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A few months ago I told you that Star Wars sound effects were being considered by EV automakers to bring a definite cool factor to the EU's requirement that all electric vehicles must emit an artificial warning sound.
It won't be long before the need to hit the streets of London in order to hear tie-fighter screeching or Tauntaun grunting EV's is over.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 841, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to set standards for EV alert sounds no later than 2013.A few months ago I told you that Star Wars sound effects were being considered by EV... more
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American consumer society meets sprawling new generation.
Filmed in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska and Salem, Missouri
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Music is Trafik - Paid Up In Full (Thomas Sagstad & Mike Hawkins Remix) and is part of James Warren's set called Continuum-Shift and can be downloaded here: hybridized.org/sets/874American consumer society meets sprawling new generation.
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The BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics (VED) prototype we saw debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year is actually going into production...and will be shockingly close to its conceptual form.
Often times a vehicle's lofty and futuristic conceptual design is a far cry from the form it takes on in production.
Cars World reports,
Final production numbers won’t be known for a while, but the prototype features wing doors and a 2+2 seating arrangement. Underhood, a three-cylinder turbo diesel engine “with a hybrid synchronous motor at the front axle and a full-hybrid engine at the rear axle” put out a total of 241 kW/328 bhp and hits 0-100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) in just 4.8 seconds. The sleek car can do this while burning just 3.76 litters of fuel per 100 kilometers (a Toyota Prius-beating 62.5 miles per gallon U.S.) and emitting 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer. The production VED will also be a plug-in, with the ability to go 50 km (31 miles) on lithium-polymer battery power.The BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics (VED) prototype we saw debut at the Frankfurt Motor... more
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Car companies do not really know how to reach us. Many young people prefer bikes over cars....do you?
http://www.misselectric.com/?p=1602Car companies do not really know how to reach us. Many young people prefer bikes over... more
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Young, single professional women need a car that reflects their values and needs. The Lexus Hybrid may be our best option, so we took it for a spin in Santa Monica.Young, single professional women need a car that reflects their values and needs. The... more
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A look at the Plug-in Electric vehicles that have a driving range of 100 kilometres-150 kilometres an hourA look at the Plug-in Electric vehicles that have a driving range of 100... more
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Since we are being invaded by an alien force from another world, we have a different kind of war. Our war with these beings is one of mind control, mind scan, and telepathic control.. Until now, the creatures abducting us could do so at will: they could "switch off" people or render them powerless, manipulate people's thoughts . The "thought screen helmet" is our only defense in a "telepathic war." http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/bizzareweird/4446-war-with-the-aliensSince we are being invaded by an alien force from another world, we have a different... more
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Infiniti's logo, television ads, and even their vehicle designs impart a sense of mystery and intrigue – and the company is keeping with that theme as they debut their 2012 M35 Hybrid.Infiniti's logo, television ads, and even their vehicle designs impart a sense of... more
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(AP) For the first time, an American automaker plans to sell a hybrid car for the same, lower price as its gas-powered counterpart, removing at least one obstacle for drivers who want a greener ride.
At a little more than $35,000, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ sedan won't be cheap, but the decision by Ford to match the prices of the two styles could lead competitors to follow suit with future models.
The hybrid MKZ, debuting this fall and running on both gas and electric power, will be a bargain after factoring in savings at the pump. It gets more than double the mileage of the traditional version in city driving.
While automakers won't reveal what they spend to install a hybrid system in a car, the final product usually costs several thousand dollars more than a gas-powered version of the same car.
The Lexus HS 250h, the MKZ's closest competitor, costs about $2,500 more than the Lexus IS, a similar, small, gas-powered sedan. Ford charges $8,840 more for the hybrid version of its Ford Escape SUV.
The MKZ can still make money even if Lincoln doesn't charge more for the hybrid, said Erich Merkle, president of the consulting company Autoconomy.com. Luxury cars are sold at a significant premium, he said, ensuring a profit for Ford.
Lincoln can also borrow the hybrid system from the Ford Fusion, its corporate twin, and save on development costs.
"Conventional wisdom is that the hybrid should be priced higher, but there's not really anything to say that a hybrid has to command a higher price," Merkle said.
Besides, Ford had to keep the price down, said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst for Edmunds.com. If it had sold for more than $40,000, it would have faced tougher competition from luxury cars like the Mercedes E-Class or the Audi A6, she said.
"It's going to take moves like this one to break into the luxury market," she said.
Other automakers may not try to match Lincoln's move if it is limited to the MKZ, but they will have to take notice if Lincoln uses the same strategy with future hybrid models, said Aaron Bragman, an analyst with IHS Automotive.
John Felice, Lincoln's marketing manager, said pricing strategy is an opportunity to get buyers interested in the Lincoln brand. Even after a complete revamp of its cars in the past few years, Lincoln still lags behind other luxury brands. Lincoln sales were up 7.5 percent in the first six months of this year, compared with 17 percent industrywide.
Lincoln is also trying to make up for the sales it is losing by phasing out its Mercury brand, which includes two hybrids.
The MKZ is one of most popular Lincoln models, but its sales have fallen 5 percent so far this year.
The MKZ will get 41 mpg in the city and 36 on the highway. That beats the Lexus HS 250h, which gets 35 mpg in the city and 34 on the highway. The gasoline version of the Lincoln MKZ gets 18 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway.(AP) For the first time, an American automaker plans to sell a hybrid car for the... more
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Get your chargers ready! The President and CEO of the Electrification Coalition shares his innovation on cars that won't have you running to the pump.Get your chargers ready! The President and CEO of the Electrification Coalition shares... more
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