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Bombardier: The New NEV

Greenskid — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:50:21 +0000

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles or NEV have come and gone. However, rising oil prices have really brought these vehicles from the dead. Recently, the Canadian company called Bombardier just launched the Bombardier NEV. Compared to other NEVs, this one is a lot cheaper because it only costs around 7,000 USD.

Basically, the Bombardier NEV is a simple, small, and efficient vehicle that is built for short-distance driving. Like other NEVs, the Bombardier NEV has the standard lighting, brakes, and independent suspension. For only 700 dollars, you can choose to have detachable doors, cassette stereo system, and even stylish curtains. Also, its 25 mph is pretty decent for a vehicle that runs solely on batteries.

There’s only room for two people inside and it has limited horsepower as well. However, its pretty good steal especially with the tag price that it comes with.

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My Take on Alternative Fuel

Greenskid — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:42:53 +0000

1. Why Are They Important?

One word: pollution. More than a century of using petroleum-based fuel has really taken its toll. Because of that, the Earth’s atmosphere hasn’t been this dirty for millions of years. With that being said, it’s extremely imperative that countries start looking for alternative fuels before it is too late.

2.What Are the Options?

Fortunately, there are other options than petroleum that people can go to. Alternative fuels that are currently being used include Ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hydrogen fuel. In fact, some vehicles are already built to use specifically one or a combination of any of these energy sources.

3.What are the Benefits?

These alternative fuel sources are cleaner and more efficient than gasoline. Aside from that, some can even boost your engine’s horsepower. Not only that because studies have shown that alternative fuel sources are cleaner and cheaper than regular petrol.

4.What are the Disadvantages?

Aside from the extra costs needed in manufacturing them. Alternative fuel sources also lack the necessary infrastructures to be spread all over the globe. In fact, most vehicles are still designed to use petroleum-based fuel in order to function. With that being said, it will take quite a while for these alternative fuels to be accepted by the public.

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The Eclectic: An Electric and Solar Car Rolled into One

Greenskid — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:39:19 +0000

I was more than excited when I first heard that Venturi Automobiles was finally unleashing the Fetish sports car. Though not yet the Tesla Roadster, its electric drivetrain and superior design made me an instant fan. Venturi is back with a vengeance today upon releasing the Eclectic. Primarily a down-to-earth version of the Fetish, the Eclectic is a solid vehicle to those who favor low-speed transportation.

Basically, the Eclectic is an electric vehicle that uses nickel-metal-hydride batteries for power. When every inch of it is already used up, you can simply charge these batteries through the on-board charger, roof-mounted solar panels, and a wind turbine. Although not necessarily a supercar, the Eclectic has a decent 22-horsepower motor and a 30 mph speed. Aside from that, it has a driving rang that can extend to 30 miles once the batteries are fully charged.

The best thing about this car is that it also uses solar power. Overall, it has a total of 27 square feet of solar cells that are installed on its roof. These solar cells can extend the Eclectic’s range to as much as four miles. Its wind turbine meanwhile can give as much as nine miles.

On a different note, the only thing not going for the Eclectic is its looks. Although it’s a solid vehicle as far as performance goes, it looks like a golf cart from afar unfortunately.

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CT3: The Three-Wheeled Car

Greenskid — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:35:37 +0000

T3 Motion did it again. After successfully introducing the enigmatic Segway, it’s now back on track by launching CT3. Looking more like a motorcycle than a car, the CT3 is a low-speed vehicle that is built for personal commuting. Basically, the vehicle can go as fast as 45 mph and it’s powered by a two electric motors. All the power that it has is derived from its lithium-polymer batteries, which you can easily recharge.

Just like all vehicles from T3, the CT3 is all about giving you environment-friendly vehicles that don’t use gasoline at all. With an MPG rating of 100, the CT3 lets you drive over a 100 miles without having to recharge its heavy-duty batteries. When it comes to performance, the CT3 is equipped with all-wheel drive and full-front suspension system. Aside from that, its hydraulic disc brakes will let you stop on a dime without hearing noise at all.

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Want Your Own Personal Ride? Check out the PUMA

Greenskid — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:27:07 +0000

Initially, you would think that anyone who’s driving the PUMA is driving an electric wheelchair. A closer look however shows you something more. That’s because the PUMA, which stands for Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility is a two-seater vehicle that intends to allow people to travel faster, especially in today’s crowded streets.

It’s just like the highly-popular Segway, although General Motors tells that it’s cheaper and more energy efficient. Having two wheels, the PUMA is powered by one lithium-ion battery that can be charged in any conventional power outlet. Just like most electric vehicles, it can travel as fast as 25 mph, with a total range of 56 kilometers.

The goal of the PUMA is to let people cover as much space as possible, using very little time. Aside from that, it enables people to thread small areas and cramped city spaces without putting much effort at all. Right now, PUMA is still at the development stage although I wouldn’t be surprised if it performs as good as Segway after it is launched.

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Raser Electric Hummer: When Big Cars Become Green

Greenskid — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:43:48 +0000

These days, it’s not only the small cars that want to be green. Just recently, Racer Technologies just used its Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) powertrain technology on the Hummer H3. As a result, our good-old H3 became the Raser Electric Hummer that boasts a 100 MPG and range of over 60 miles.

Basically, Raser’s powertrain technology is built for big vehicles such as SUVs and trucks. Because half of America’s vehicles come from these classes, using Raser’s technology will significantly improve fuel efficiency and mileage. The best thing about the Raser Electric Hummer is that it’s a plug-in hybrid. That means it is propelled by an electrical motor and not an internal combustion engine. Aside from that, the Raser Electric Hummer has a small internal combustion engine to make sure that batteries are charged and as a result, the batteries’ lives are extended.

So how does the Raser Electric Hummer move? Basically, all of its power comes from 200-kilowatt AC induction motor. It’s directly connected to the vehicle’s transmission, sharing its power to the front and rear axles. Overall, the Raser Electric Hummer can travel from 360 to 400 miles by simply using its fully-charged batteries.

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The Scorpion Roadster is Ready to Pound the Road

Greenskid — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:43:21 +0000

If you’re looking for a green car that can torch the road at the same time, then the Scorpion Roadster is clearly the runaway winner. With an MPG rating of 40 and with a capacity to generate as much as 450-horsepower, it’s definitely something that mother Earth and the Lewis Hamiltons would smile at. The great thing about this car is that it is powered by hydrogen, which makes it a real toast for those rabid environmentalists out there. According to its manufacturer called Ronn Motor Company, they expect that it’s the second coming of the Tesla Roadster. Instead of using batteries, their car uses Hydrogen to go around the place.

Meanwhile, The Scorpion Roadster uses electrolysis in order to convert water to hydrogen. After that, it is mixed with 91-octane gasoline for better fuel economy and reduction of fuel emission. Basically, the whole idea is to sell the electrolysis technology and prove to everyone that it works. That means that if the electrolysis system works with the Scorpion Roadster, there’s no way that you can’t use it for your Chevrolet or a Ford.

The company guarantees that you’ll get at least 15 to 33 percent of increase in gas mileage. That’s a lot of fuel, considering how much you have to pay for gas these days. On the other hand, unlike BMW’s Hydrogen 7, the Scorpion Roadster does not have any 30-gallonn tanks full of liquid hydrogen. That’s good news, especially if you don’t want to bother dealing with it all the time.

When it comes to the car’s performance, it is expected to reach 200 mph in open speedway. If that’s not enough, it also boasts of a 3.5-liter V6 engine, while all in all, the whole car weighs only an astonishing 2,200 lbs. Overall, you can call the Scorpion Roadster your own if you have at least 150,000 USD.

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The Toyota Yaris Tailback Now Runs on Compressed Natural Gas

Greenskid — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:21:39 +0000

The Toyota Yaris has always been a slick car, which you can bring anywhere you want especially if you’re simply traversing city streets. However, Toyota has just recently upgraded this vehicle when they released the Yaris running on Compressed Natural Gas or CNG. The Yaris has now become green and that means it allows you to switch from gasoline to CNG any time that you want. Basically, the CNG tank is positioned in the rear, which you can easily access when you open the rear tailgate. That means you won’t have any problems refilling the tank when the need arises.

Since it has become green, this Toyota Yaris also added a touch of green paint to emphasize its CNG-inspired orientation. Basically, this car is all about functionality and city styling with an edge. When it comes to the exterior, this car offers rear suicide doors that are automatic and a rear split tailgate, which lets you put some stuff behind. Moreover, with a switch of the button, you can transform this car from a gas-guzzler to a unique hybrid car that feed on CNG. Meanwhile, the interior is equally impressive because it features a slick audio/visual system that can keep you entertained all throughout the journey. Performance wise, the Toyota Yaris tailback is far from being mediocre, that’s because it can cruise to 100 km/h and generate as much as 130-horsepower. In addition, reaching 60 miles isn’t a problem because this car can get to it in less than 10 seconds.

This car is definitely your best bet if you want to stop using traditional fuel and start caring more for the environment. What’s more is that you’re not going to sacrifice a lot when it comes to style. In fact the Toyota Yaris tailback gives you a preppy look on the road.

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Looking Back at the Volvo 850

Greenskid — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:54:09 +0000

Back in the 90s, not many people cared about hybrid vehicles that can run using gasoline and another alternative fuel. Of course time flies and because of that, it brings so many changes that were unthinkable more than a decade ago. Volvo was already developing hybrid vehicles during that time and in 1997, the company launched the Volvo 850.

Basically, this wagon runs using both gasoline and compressed natural gas. This kind of concept is now being used by virtually every hybrid vehicle today. Basically, the car provides superior comfort, handling, and tremendous acceleration. The best part though is its fuel efficiency and during the time that it was launched, it can churn up as much as 70 MPG in any given day.

Although the vehicle looks pretty conventional, it offers sleek interior comforts that were quite advanced during its time.

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The Out-of-this-world Toyota Hi-CT Plug-in Hybrid

Greenskid — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:30:23 +0000

At first glance, the Toyota Hi-CT Plug-in Hybrid looks like it’s ready for a new sequel of the Back to the Future movie series. It’s small, it looks like a box, and it’s one hell of an eco-friendly vehicle as well. Boasting of a 1.5-liter engine and powered by a lithium-ion battery, the Toyota Hi-CT Plug-in Hybrid does not emit a single exhaust gas.

Apart from that, this vehicle has a special floor arrangement that maximizes its interior space. Aside from that, its low center of gravity minimizes the weight that its battery pack puts on it.

If you’re the kind of guy who likes putting stuff inside your auto, then the Toyota Hi-CT Plug-in Hybrid is perfect for you. Its detachable trunk and deck can offer more than enough space for equipment that has varying sizes.

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