Kia Borrego FCEV – An Electric Vehicle Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
We have already discussed often times on MyGreenTreasure about electric vehicles or vechicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells but we’ve never written about a car that is an electric vehicle and at the same time powered by hydrogen. Presonaly i didn’t knew about such a thing, but recently I read on a specialized website about a new Kia model, which is actually a FCEV ( Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle).
The New Citroen C-Zero – Zero Emissions, 100% Electric
The new model from the french car manufacturer, Citroen, is the company’s second electric car, after the Berlingo van. Made in partnership with Mitsubishi, the new model earns its name from a number of aspects: it has zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero noise. Based on the earlier version of the Mitsubishi iMiev, the new car will be available as from late 2010 and it will be deprived of 5000 euros from the French government, as a bonus to buyers who pick environmentally-friendly models.
AirPod – The Car That Runs On Compressed Air – Has Some “Air Leaks”
In the last days of the gasoline-powered vehicles, the competition for the car of the future is harsh and open for surprises. There is still no definitive winner, although the electric car has won some important “battles”. Yet other technologies await recognition and some attention from the public. For example, the pneumatic-propelled engine technology has taken some major steps towards the big stage.
IBM’s Pursuit To Develop A 500 Mile-Range Nano-Battery For EV’s
We are all aware of the biggest problem today’s electric car(EV) face: the low-storage capacity batteries. In order to make positive steps forward in solving this matter, IBM, the giant computer technology company, has recently set the goal to develop a battery that could empower electric cars to reach a 500 mile-range, considerable more than today’s performances.
Volkswagen L1 Hybrid and Audi R8 e-Tron
Two of the most important car manufacturers in the world have recently launched two eco-friendly car models designed to delight customers and to minimize carbon emissions. It is about Audi and Volkswagen, two big companies that managed to amaze with two of the models created by their engineers and their designers: Volkswagen L1 Hybrid Concept and Audi R8 e-Tron Electric Concept.
New Hummer H3E, Probably The Best Hybrid Car in America
In European countries and many countries of Asia we know the most popular hybrid car manufacturers. But despite these statistics, America has its own creations, very effective car models and very popular hybrid models.
Nissan LEAF – An Affordable New Electric Car
We are living some incredible times. Big changes are about to take place in the way we think of electric vehicles. With worlds oil reserves much lower than evaluated, an alternative solution is needed more than ever and it’s becoming clearer that the electric car is one of the answers.
“You Ask, They Answer” Toyota Online Event, For Toyota Customers
We al know that Toyota Prius, is a great idea and a spectacular concept. This hybrid car combines power with precision and innovation but at the same time with responsibility. The technology behind this car is the latest technology, that lead to obtaining a special power and great performances.
Nissan’s New Electric Car
The Japanese car manufacturer, Nissan, announced today it’s latest electric car prototype, a model similar to the existing car, Tiida, with improved performances. The car’s design will be made public on the second of august, at the company’s HQ from Yokohama.This zero-emission car will be available in the USA and Japan next year, with plans for the European market for 2012. It will be a five-seat family hatchback with four doors .
Solar Forest Could Shelter and Recharge Your Electric Vehicle
The pictures of this post may be somewhat scary…trees are replaced with these “green giants” which look like trees.The ideea of this project is not bad, because these solar trees can make two good things at the same time: you can keep your EV cool under the trees shade and this “solar forest” can produce electricity for your EV.
Ford Melbourne TAXI 2020 Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Hybrid car industry is expanding in all that means hybrid transport.Hybrid cars appeared in almost all big cities in the world and are represented by electric vehicles with two, three or four wheels (small vehicles), hybrid buses, electric trains and subways . Recently a designer from RMIT University, Australia, Damian Lucaciu (I think is from Romania), has designed a taxi powered by solar energy and fuel cells.Melbourne TAXI 2020 is a very spacious car, perfect for people transporting, but also has a sport design.The car has 4 passenger seats, well-designed to ensure passenger’s maximum comfort.The roof is detachable,for passengers, to be closer to nature. Read more
Eco Jetski – First American Electricity-Powered Jetski
Electric vehicle industry has evolved so much, that in only few years, any type of vehicle powered by fossil fuels was replaced by new electric models.Until now, usual jetskis were producing an aggressive pollution process, being considered as one of the most un-ecofriendly rides.VW Touran Minivan Runs on CNG and Gasoline
Hybrid car designers tried until now to combine gasoline with many other substances, or to combine gasoline engine power with electric engine power to reduce as much as possible CO2 emissions.Volkswagen has decided to put on the new VW Touran Minivan, the engine of 1.4 – liter TSI EcoFuel that works on both gasoline and compressed natural gas (CNG) reducing CO2 emissions,and protecting the environment.Natural gas is a fossil fuel but pollute less than gasoline.The car in the image above has 5 fuel tanks.One is for gasoline and has a capacity of 11 liters and the other 4 tanks are designed for methane gas storage (18 kilograms).With filled tanks, the car can travel approximately 370km.If the car runs on CNG fuel consumption is 4.7 and CO2 emissions are 126g/km.New Car Powered by Water, Vinegar and Juice
Recently,two romanian inventors from Bacau have launched in the press that they have discovered a new method to reduce 100% CO2 emissions, by creating a car that runs on water and vinegar.The car looks like any ordinary car, but in the fuel tank is a mixture of water, vinegar and soft drinks.The principle of operation is based on a generator that separates the hydrogen from oxygen.Eco-F3 Race Car Powered by Chocolate
Industries are producing monthly environmentally friendly cars and this field is in a continuous progress.Hybrid car models are in increasing number,companies launch more powerful models, which pollute less the environment or with 0 emissions.
Recently was created a new prototype, a car made from plant that runs on chocolate(powered by chocolate).This chocolate car can reach a speed of 145 miles (200 km / h).Manufacturing technology is based on plant fibers that are combined with resins to produce all parts of the car and the chocolate oils are refined to produce biofuel.The car name is Eco F3 and researchers hope that this car will be used in all major competitions.
The seats are made from soybean and the shift gear is made from carrots.It is the
Car That Runs on Cow Dung Methane
Video of How to Build a Magnetic Motor
Theoretically speaking, a magnetic motor is a device that converts magnetic energy into mechanical energy. Usually, a magnetic motor procuce a rotating motion without using other energy sources. One of the most popular magnetic motor is the Penderev motor and is based on the magnetic rejection principle. This engine has a rotor that rotates around its own longitudinal axis and a set of magnetic sources arranged on a stator around the rotor. In the rotor there are some magnets wich interact with a second set of magnets around the rotor. Inside the rotor and stator there are some holes where are located the magnetic sources. These holes are placed perpendicularly to the rotation axis, and magnetic sources are cylindrical magnets of 360000 Gauss, with 37mm diameter and 75mm length.
In the next movie you will see how the Penderev motor works:
You can try to build a mini magnetic motor at home, in this way:
Air Car VS Car That Runs With Water
The first car that used compressed air to make the pistons move was named “Air Car” and was released 2 years ago, by a builder of India.This car powered by compressed air, was not producing CO2 emissions.But to produce the compressed air was needed fossil fuels combustion(which means that there is still a small loss).Anyway,CO2 emissions were lower than a diesel engine.
Then appears something that in my opinion is even more avantageous.The car that runs with water.This thing was possible by separating the elements of water (H20) in gas HHO.Watch the movie below to understand how it works:
Now,what do you think?Which is most convenient car for you?The “Air Car” or the “Water Car“?
An Area on Earth Without Gravitational Force
We have chosen a good title for this post? There was no gravity? Or there is a strange force field that makes things not be normal?Please leave a comment with your opinion!
First Electric Car Charging Station
Nowadays we see that electric cars number is clearly growing,because this type of vehicles offers some important advantages, and people buy them without any delay.
We all know that the operation principle of these vehicles is based on batteries!These batteries are built with advanced technology, and are very efficient (have a high capacity of energy storage).Even so, sometimes these batteries should be charged for operate at normal parameters.
For this reason people are starting to build power stations for those hybrid, electric vehicles.Some days ago in Frankfurt, Germany was inaugurated a building of this kind,which is actually, The First Electric Car Charging Station from Germany(a loading station for electric cars).
This station is equipped with solar panels which distributes electricity for charging electric cars,small electric vehicles,scooters or other devices used on urban movement.This station was built in one of the crowded places from Frankfurt, in order to be available to anyone who passes and needs electricity for his electric vehicle.
Projects like this one will appear in a growing number becouse the electric vehicle production is also in growing number.