Another eco-friendly vehicle is now shown at the 2009 EICMA motorbike shoe in Milan called the HR-2 Electric Bike designed by Elmoto. The bike is lightweight at only 45 kilograms and consists of a 2kW electronic brushless, gearless drive that is attached to the rear wheel. The bike is powered by a battery technology [...]

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When we say eco-friendly car, we have heard a lot about lithium powered cars. However, with the increased number of electric vehicles, the supply of lithium battery and charging station will definitely increase and eventually a shortage in supply will develop. People from KAIST (Korea Advance Institute of Science and Technology have created an answer [...]

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Umbrellas are used in either rainy or sunny season for protection. However, designer Becky Barber gives our umbrellas a different purpose aside from it being a useful gear when we are outdoor. She had created the solar powered umbrella, using a waterproof thin film solar technology material that is placed on top of the solar [...]

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Renault Ondelios is a concept car that will surely answer everybody’s desire for a sleek and futuristic car designs. Its butterfly-typed side doors that adds its futuristic look is perfect for travelers that are into roads with wide areas. The Renault Ondelios is especially designed for long distance travel, and will soon be displayed at [...]

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Racing cars are generally gas indulgers. However, car manufacturers are now starting to make some ways on how to save on gas while being still on the track. F1 has started their kinetic energy recovery system already and will be on the racetrack starting 2009. Peugeot will soon be using the same system on their [...]

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