dimanche 18 novembre 2007
Move over corncobs, these guys run on air - International Herald Tribune
Move over corncobs, these guys run on air - International Herald Tribune: "In the push to free the auto industry from its dependence on oil, all kinds of alternatives are being tried. Consider now the refreshing concept of cars that run on air. The idea sounds simple: compress air and release it to operate a piston engine. But the execution is difficult, and in one form or another it has occupied engineers since the 19th century. One of the latest is Guy N�gre, a Frenchman who founded Motor Development International, now MDI Enterprises, in Carros, France, in 1991. He produced his first compressed-air engine five years later. 'We've developed 14 vehicles and have three running prototype cars,' N�gre said."
samedi 17 novembre 2007
Hydrogen fuel comes a step closer - Telegraph
Hydrogen fuel comes a step closer - Telegraph: "The dream of using hydrogen, the most plentiful element in the universe, as a green fuel to cut climate change moves a step closer today with the announcement that it can be made with the help of bacteria."
mercredi 24 octobre 2007
Taiwan News Online
Taiwan News Online: "The Hsinchu-based Industrial Technology Research Institute unveiled yesterday a new 'concept' model of an ecology-friendly 'Ecooter' electric two-person vehicle aimed at providing a safe and energy-saving urban transportation option."
11 Most Bike Friendly Cities in the World – Bicycle friendly cities | Virgin Vacations
11 Most Bike Friendly Cities in the World – Bicycle friendly cities | Virgin Vacations: "The 11 most accessible and bike friendly cities are listed below, but these are merely a sampling of the bike friendly paradises that exist throughout the world."
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