The Inventist SoloWheel
Apparently the SoloWheel is going to become a real product. Think of it as a very minimalist Segway, just a wheel with two foot platforms. Available later this month for around $1,500. Video after the break.
1, Mar 2011
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- By Robby S.
- March 1, 2011 10:13 AM
1, Mar 2011
Thrust Electric Pizza Delivery Bikes
I missed what arguably must have been a great trade show, the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas last week. One of the vendors at the pizza show was Thrust Electric Bikes. Thrust Electric Bikes was showing off their ECO-DELIVERY Electric Bikes which lower insurance and gasoline cost while providing…
28, Feb 2011
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Delayed Because It Is Too Quiet?!
Again, our fine government is taking great lengths to protect us. Geese thanks. The fine piece of US legislation that made it mandatory for EV's to make more noise when moving has delayed the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid was supposed to launch in 2010 but had to…
23, Feb 2011
Renault Zoe… Cheaper Than A Nissan Leaf
Wait, aren't Renault and Nissan sharing the same CEO? Aren't they partners? Well they may be partnered up and sharing the same CEO, but competition is still fierce. The Renault Zoe (2012) is going to give the Nissan Leaf a run for the money. The Renault Zoe EV will be…
17, Feb 2011
Wind Explorer – German Team Goes 3,000 Miles In A Wind Powered Car
A bunch of records were broken as Dirk Gion and Stefan Simmerer took the Wind Explorer for a ride, a long ride. They took their electric car, on an 18 day trip across Australia going over 3,000 miles. The Wind Explorer is an electric car that is powered by an…
15, Feb 2011
Nanocoating Reduces Airplane Drag By 40%
The airlines are always looking for ways to save a buck these days. Charging for extra bags, no meals, more efficient engines, etc, This latest cost saving trick uses a nanocoating called tripleO. The tripleO nano-scale acrylic polymer is applied to the airplane and fills in the tiny cracks and…
8, Feb 2011
2011 Zero Motorcycles – Faster Charging and Quieter Bikes
For those of you into electric motorcycles, the folks at Zero Motorcycles continue to innovate. Their latest 2011 lineup of electric motorcycles just got a quick charging option (charges in half the time), a 12.5 percent boost in battery power, and even quieter
2, Feb 2011
Relatively Safe Way To Get The Feeling Of Flying
Who doesn't want to fly? We, humans, constantly try and get the feeling of flying. We bungee jump, parasail, zip-line, base jump, sky dive, etc, Most of these thrills are expensive and some are down right dangerous. Granted the StreetFlyer bike pictured above isn't going to provide the same level…
2, Feb 2011
TGMY Himiko Electric Car
TGMY, a Japanese company, has been tinkering with electric cars for over 13 years. TGMY's latest electric car, the Himiko, starts off as a Mazda NC MX5, but ends up looking like a classic roadster, sorta. After removing the Mazda motor, TGMY puts 168 Lithium batteries and electronic gadgetry under…
28, Jan 2011
Chevy Volt Going Nationwide
The Chevy Volt is going nationwide by the end of the year. Currently it is only available in the "red" states, hitting the "green" states in the 3rd quarter, and finally the middle of the US by the 4th quarter. Yawn.