ABB wins contract for Dutch electric vehicle charging stations
• news.cnet.comThe Swiss company will supply high-voltage chargers for Fastned's network of 200 fast-charging stations in the Netherlands.
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Transportation
Why Toyota and GM Are Pushing Fuel-Cell Cars to Market
• Technologyreview.comFalling costs are making fuel-cell vehicles look like a plausible alternative to conventional cars.
Tesla Owners Get Their Own Google Glass App
• Wired.comTesla Model S owners and Google Glass Explorers.
Uber, Lyft Win as San Francisco Strike Strands Commuters
• businessweek.comThe San Francisco transit strike, which is forcing hundreds of thousands of commuters to stay at home or brave clogged roads, is turning into a boon for the on-demand ride industry rooted in the Bay Area’s startup scene.
The Driver-Friendliest New Car Tech of 2013
• technewsdaily.comCars have always symbolized freedom for Americans and the latest in auto-friendly technology is designed to make us even less restricted behind the wheel.
Japanese Company Invents Water Fueled Car
• http://www.youtube.com, NTDTVTired of pumping expensive gasoline into your car? Well one Japanese company reveals an eco-friendly car that runs on water, using the company's generating system, which converts water into electrical power - possibly the world's first.
The Internet of Cars Is Approaching a Crossroads
• Technologyreview.comWireless vehicle networks could make driving safer and more efficient, but the cost of deployment will be significant.
Plume bicycle mudguard recoils when not needed
• gizmag.comAlthough there are already plenty of good bicycle fenders out there, some people don’t like the way they rattle around, while others think that they detract from the looks of the bike.
10,000 miles per gallon of gasoline: Shell's Ecomarathon
• wind-works.orgOn Aprill 11 and 12, 2008 teams from highschools, colleges, and universities from across the continent were scrambling in the garages at the Fontana raceway preparing their cars for the Shell's Ecomarathon.
Full remote control of ALL modern U.S. market cars PROVEN
• secretsofthefed.comA team of hackers from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Washington conducted a study in 2010 which concluded that all cars equipped with antilock brakes sold in the U.S. can be hacked.....
Meet the College Kids Who Set Out to Build the ‘Ultimate Electric Vehicle’
• Wired.comThe World Solar Challenge is returning to the Land Down Under this fall, and with new rules, new teams, and new cars, the University of Michigan team is betting big on its latest design, the Generation.
On The Road: New Cycling Gear for Summer
• Wired.comCarbon-fiber bicycle frames have lost their luster. Most are being pumped out like Pez on some far-off production line from a one-size-fits-all mold.
Tesla vs. Audi: Musk Powers up in 90 Seconds Flat
• youtubeTesla founder Elon Musk demonstrated at a company event how the battery on his electric car can be swapped out in far less time than it takes to pump gas for an Audi.
Mission RS All-Electric Street Legal Superbike
• cleantechnica.comAll-electric motorcycles have been around for awhile now. But Mission Motorcycles is taking the fun, eco-friendly concept to the next level.
Tesla hints at battery swap that's faster than filling gas tank
• nbcnews.comNearly a month after announcing plans to set up a high-speed network of “Supercharger” stations across the U.S. and Canada, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is hinting the start-up electric vehicle maker might......
Start-up to bring test-drive cars to buyers, avoiding dealership
• ReutersA new company hopes to make the car-buying process easier for consumers and more efficient for dealers by bringing cars to buyers for test drives, avoiding the need to spend hours at a dealership.
All of a Sudden, There Aren’t Enough Electric Cars to Keep Up with Demand
• business.time.comElectric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Honda Fit EV used to languish on dealership lots for months.
Crew Rides Across the U.S. in 3 Days — On an Electric Motorcycle
• Wired.comAs night fell on the Moto-Electra team during the first day of its cross-country adventure, Thad Wolff realized the headlight on the home-built electric motorcycle was out of alignment.
Soon, You'll Be Able To Charge An Electric Car Just By Driving Over This Road
• Business InsiderOne of the biggest complaints around electric cars these days is that their batteries just aren't good enough for going on long trips.
U.S.Court Decisions confirm "Driving a Motor Vehicle" is a right...
• http://www.dailypaul.com, by go213mphU.S.Court Decisions confirm "Driving a Motor Vehicle" is a right, not a govt granted privilege.
10 Futurist Predictions in the World of Transportation
• howstuffworks.comAs far as transportation goes, we've got it pretty good. We can get around the world pretty quickly, if we so choose; our ability to hop in a plane and fly across the globe certainly comes in handy for business trips or quickie vacations.
The Electric Car Battery Price Slide (Chart)
• cleantechnica.comWithout a doubt, electric car prices have come down substantially in recent years — the Nissan Leaf is actually about $7,000–$8000 cheaper than the average conventional or average hybrid electric vehicle.
Tesla to dramatically expand Supercharger network
• gizmag.comTesla Motors, makers of fine electric performance vehicles, recently surprised the mainstream with news its Model S performance sedan had surpassed Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8 and BMW 7-series in sales for the first quarter in the US.
Ford Energi Plug-In Hybrids Let You Choose Your Own 'Eco Coach'
• greencarreports.comInformation is power, right?
Watch This Insane Helicopter-Bike Fly Around
• popsci.comSurface-bound Citibikes are so last week.
Zero Rolls Out a Rugged Electric Motorcycle for Special Ops
• Wired.comElectric motorcycles just went from practical to tactical with the Zero MMX, the first all-electric bike developed specifically for the U.S. Special Operation Forces.
Stratolaunch air launch system for spacecraft comes closer to reality
• http://www.gizmag.com, By Ben CoxworthBack in December of 2011, Stratolaunch Systems announced that it was designing a new air launch system for both manned and unmanned spacecraft.
GM’s $9,800 Car . . . The One We’re Not Allowed To Buy
• http://chrisinmaryville.net/How much is the EPA and DOT costing you? One way to quantify this is to consider a car GM builds – but which you can’t buy. Well, not unless you move outside the United States – and beyond the diktats and fatwas of the EPA and DOT. It is called
New products: Alva+ bike is a battery-powered joyride
• http://www.usatoday.com, Deb PorterfieldThis is one powerful bicycle
Honda's 130-mph lawn mower should make yard work a snap
• dvice.comMowing the lawn can be a real chore, especially if you have a lot of grass to cut.
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