When we think of motorcycle racing, we probably associate it with loud engines and the smell of burning fuel, neither of which is really conducive to a greener, cleaner world. But a new breed of bikers is changing all of that, with their zero-emissions racing bikes serving as examples of what’s possible with electric transportation technology. Can a bunch of maniacs on motorcycles be a force for global good? Absolutely, especially if those same maniacs are leading innovation and advances in electric drive technology, while turning heads and setting records on their blazingly fast electric motorbikes. “For the visionaries, it’s… read more

Handy, pocket sized and very cute, Velocino is Italian manufacturer Abici’s latest bike. Charming and charged with history, they are a re-design of a bike first commissioned by Italian dictator Mussolini, who wanted a two-wheeler which was the perfect size to carry around with him. In fact, Abici’s first models were inspired by classic pieces from the 30s, 40s and 50s that owners Giuseppe Marcheselli, Stefano Seletti and Cristiano Gozzi would find in old bike shops and nearby scrap yards within Italy’s Alpine region of Lombardy. But one day they found an old Velocino model and never looked back. Each Velocino… read more

Even for the generations raised on sci-fi and futurist media, the idea of a flying car still seems quite far-fetched, but one company is not only making progress on the concept, they’re actually planning to develop a plugin hybrid version that is capable of vertical takeoffs and landings. Terrafugia, the company behind the Transition street-legal airplane, has announced their intentions to build the TF-X, which they say is “designed to be the flying car for all of us”. The TF-X is planned to be able to carry four people, with a flight range of 500 miles, and can be operated… read more

According to Consumer Reports, the top scoring car model in the world is the Tesla Model S, which is really saying something, considering how recently electric cars have entered the market. “The Tesla Model S takes everything you know about cars and stands it on its head.” – Consumer Reports While the reviewers did take issue with the price ($60 to $94,000 USD) and the time needed to recharge it (five hours), it seems as if the Model S is their dream car: “It’s a very agile, super-quick electric luxury sedan (with a hatchback!) that seats seven and gets the… read more

A wonderful new accomplishment in the field of aeronautics was accomplished the other day. The first ever of its kind, the solar-powered airplane completed part of its journey from California to New York; landing in Phoenix, Arizona after an 18-hour flight. Solar-powered airplanes have long been a hobby of aeronautic enthusiasts, and a long term goal of plane manufacturers, but getting the engine to the sort of efficiency needed to fly during both daytime and nighttime conditions hasn’t been invented yet. Hopefully, this new development will spur a new wave of research and testing to create the world’s first solar-powered… read more

The launch of a new electric vehicle charging system from an Australian company might radically change the perception of electric cars. The new Veefil charger, from Tritium, is said to be capable of effectively charging electric vehicle batteries extremely quickly – as much as 20 times faster than standard home outlet charging. Up until recently, one of the drawbacks to electric vehicles has been the limited range and the time needed to recharge the batteries, and while this new charging system won’t necessarily extend the range of a vehicle, it could effectively increase the usability of the car by fast… read more

Now that green technology has become an established part of engineering, focus has moved onto greater innovation within the sector. Southwest Airlines have begun to renovate some of their aircraft with greater environmental awareness in mind. These new planes are using a combination of eco-friendly materials that could save round five pounds per seat, allowing for sizable savings in fuel costs and better fuel conservation. South West estimate that collectively this amounts to a saving of nearly 10,000 gallons of fuel per plane. Put into practice, this could save around $10,000 US dollars in fuel costs for every journey. In… read more

While current technology is years behind future realities presented by TV shows like Star Trek and Stargate, researchers are making serious headway in bringing teleportation mechanics to the 21st century. A relatively new method called Quantum Teleportation has taken the scientific field by storm. The technique has been described as particles existing in one place, and then existing somewhere else instead. On the outside, it doesn’t get much simpler than that. But the specifics are quite complex, and much is still beyond modern science’s understanding. The current teleportation record is 89 miles, set by The Institute for Quantum Optics and… read more

In the near future, private space companies will ferry thousands of people to and from the edge of space. Leading the charge is Virgin Galactic, with over 500 people signed up at $200,000 per person for flights beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Founded by Richard Branson in 1999, Virgin Galactic was the first private space company to successfully launch a human being into space. This officially began the space industry boom, with several new companies and corporations joining the expanding market. Spaceport America, located 30 miles east of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, began construction in 2006. It was conceived of during… read more

Gas prices are getting higher, roads are more crowded, and we continue to pollute. So, how do we change these things you ask?  It’s simple; drive less and ride more. There are many benefits of using public transportation.  Public transportation is safe for all ages and the public transportation system operates efficiently. Public transportation is safer than personal vehicles, more affordable, convenient and good for the environment.  Being convenient and good for the environment makes this form of transportation a smarter choice. Public transportation offers many advantages that will lead to a better quality of life.  It reduces the number… read more