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Penfield, NY, gets free public EV charging station
Come April 28th and Penfield, New York, will welcome its first, free EV charging station. The station, to be set up in Monroe County, is the brainchild of electrical engineer, Bob Kanauer, who is also a member of the Energy and Environment Advisory Commit
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Sway: Electric trike offers the fun of a bike with a fall proof design
There is something about riding a bike that is akin to flying. The rush apparently comes from the ‘risk’ factor that comes attached. Because we know that at high speeds there a descent chance of falling there is an adrenaline rush, which gives an exhi
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Ford tests old currency for armrests, interior trays
Ford’s been known for taking huge steps in helping reduce its carbon footprint. It’s used unusual materials like soybeans and blue jeans for seat cushions and sound dampeners, making some of its automobiles almost organic in nature. Now, the American
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Volkswagen E-Bugster Cabriolet: Unraveling the new electric car at the Beijing Motor Show
There is no doubt that electric vehicles are now firmly the future of automobile industry. With growing pressure on crude oil resources and fluctuations in gasoline prices, automakers and consumers are now starting to quickly look elsewhere. Add to this g
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Mitsubishi's mock Electriphobia Research Institute to allay fears surrounding EVs
Determined to wipe out lingering concerns surrounding electric vehicles, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada will launch the mock Electriphobia Research Institute at Green Living Show in Toronto on April 16th. The fake institute is intended to poke fun at th
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Innotruck: Electric vehicle offers a glimpse into green automobiles of tomorrow
It is quite fascinating how we can at times typecast things and believe that the form of a device or gadget has to be of certain design despite changing time and technology. That is the case with automobile industry as well with most of the modern vehicle
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Chinese farmer builds speedy 90mph wind powered vehicle
A Chinese farmer has made the headlines with his creation of a wind powered vehicle that he claims can travel at 90mph. The contraption looks little like a conventional car, sporting a large fan in front and wings at the rear. What is remarkable is that t
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Empulse to sport first ever specially built drivetrain for electric motorcycles
Brammo Inc., one of the global leaders in electric motorcycle design and technology, recently made public the details of its much-awaited Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles. Both bikes make use of the world’s first drivetrain designed and built
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Driving to the future with Volpe: A two seater in the vein of the Twizy
We all know the importance of electric cars for a green world of tomorrow and manufacturers have also been quick to pounce on the opportunity to design the best small cars for the global market. This shift in trend has seen results in the form of Renault
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Pipistrel Panthera: Ultra-sleek aircraft to get electric and hybrid cousins sometime down the line
The Aero Expo in Friedrichshafen, Germany, saw the unveiling of an aircraft that must have made any aviation enthusiasts happy. The sleek design of the four-seater along with the array of fuel efficient features that it offers makes for a very attractive
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