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Eco Tech: Transport Efficiency 2020 – Urban transportation concept curbs emissions

Anupam — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:17:28 +0000

Eco Factor: Electricity and magnet-powered cargo transporters. Transporting cargo over long distances on fuel-guzzling trucks leads to an increase in emissions and a decrease in driving space. Truck designers have recognized the need to...

Eco Trucks: ‘World’s largest electric truck’ from Smith Electric Vehicles comes to U.S.

Anupam — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:10:27 +0000

Eco Factor: Trucks powered by batteries. Smith Electric Vehicles has stated that the company will start producing the “world’s largest electric truck” in Kansas City, Missouri. The trucks that are being developed by Smith Electric...

Eco Trucks: Renault debuts fuel-efficient Optifuel Lab truck for green hauling

Anupam — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:03:31 +0000

Eco Factor: Fuel-efficient concept truck by Renault. We have to accept that electricity has not reached that place where it can completely replace fossil fuels, especially in power-intensive vehicles such as trucks. Truck manufacturers know...

Eco Trucks: World’s first trash-powered trash collecting truck

Anupam — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:57:39 +0000

Eco Factor: Truck powered by electricity generated from trash. Trucks with their massive engines are the main culprits of air pollution in urban cities. Greening these beasts is an utmost necessity for cities battling bad air quality. The...

Eco Cars: WCI students create solar-powered Ford Model-T replica

Anupam — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:14:58 +0000

Eco Factor: Prototype electric vehicle powered by solar energy. A student team at the Waterloo Collegiate Institute has designed a Model-T replica that doesn’t drink gas but harnesses the abundant energy of the sun for power. The truck was...