General Motors Installing World’s Largest Rooftop Solar System
Oh the irony. GM is going to be installing the world’s largest rooftop solar system in its Zaragoza plant in Northern Spain. GM… the maker of gas guzzling and wasteful automobiles is out to save the planet with some solar. Granted it is a step in the right direction… but spend the money on making […]
Dolphin Submarine By Seabreacher
The folks at Innespace have come out with a new dolphin like personal watercraft the “Seabreacher” a two seat version… similar to their last model, the “dolphin” which was a single person ride. The unit is, obviously, made to look like a dolphin… but performs like nothing else. Some Seabreacher specifications: 2 Seater Powered by […]
Tata Nano – The World’s Cheapest Car?
Ratan Tata, the chairman of Tata Motors, has been talking about his $2,500 (100,000 rupees) car for quite some time. Looks like the car is now ready for the masses in India in a “standard” version and a “deluxe” version which includes air conditioning. The Tata Nano has four doors, is just over 10-feet long, […]
Tesla 4-Door Model S – Will Be $60,000
Tesla is finally trying to make a more mainstream (still not cheap) car, their latest slated for 2010 is the “model s” which will cost $60,000. I still want one.
Honda’s Walking Assist Device – In Medical Test Phase
Honda’s been busy showing off its Walking Assist Device at trade shows and whatnot for some time now, but it looks like it’s now finally getting down to some actual trials of the contraption, with it set to begin some collaborative testing with the Shinseikai Medical Group at Kasumigaseki-Minami Hospital tomorrow. They will reportedly be […]
Convert Your Car To Run On Vegetable Oil
Forget about the hybrid or electric car. Get yourself an old diesel car, (quit your job) and buy a fish & chips joint, and a Greasecar Vegetable Oil Conversion System. No you are your own boss… and you have no fuel costs… and you are helping the environment. Don’t you feel better? The Greasecar system […]
Party-A-CarGo – Tunes And Beer
Let me start off by saying… (insert strong Borat accent) “I liiiike”! The Party-A-CarGo is a slice of happiness on your on your truck or SUV hitch. The unit comes standard with a CO2 Kegerator, booming stereo system, and it’s own battery. The unit starts off at $3,000 and goes up from there with cool […]
Hope – The Maltese Rolling Dog
I guess “Hope” is an appropriate name for this Maltese puppy that was born with no front legs… but I think “Sad” may be more accurate. At least Hope has a new set of (model airplane) wheels to help her get around thanks to Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue and David Turnbill. “The wheeled device was […]
Hydrofoil Water Scooter – Aquaskipper
I’m going to get on you. I’m going to ride you. I’m going to pump you hard and when I’m finished it’s going to be like walking on water Baby! What am I doing? I’m talking about the Hydrofoil Water Scooter. Here’s a quick glance at this cool self propelled water scooter: Virtually maintenance-free – […]
Volkswagen Plug-in "Twin Drive" Hybrid
Looks like Volkswagen is jumping into the hybrid arena with their “twin drive” car slated to show up around 2010. The car will us an 85 horsepower electric motor as the primary power and supplement that with a 122 horsepower diesel (yuck) engine. VW plans to spend $769 million on the project which will feature […]