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NYC Transit introduces new electric bus for noise-free, emission-free ride

Desh — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:21:31 +0000

While the world leaders in Copenhagen are discussing real big issues pertaining to climate change and global warming, NYC Transit, in the meantime, has done its share in unveiling a new electric bus with a turbine engine to keep the...

Ontario’s green cars to get complementary green license plate next year

Desh — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:51:52 +0000

As part of a commendable move (Ontario’s Electric Vehicle initiative) to support green transportation, the Ontario administration will issue green license plates for ecofriendly plug-in hybrids and battery-only powered cars. The...

Update: db0 electric bike concept wins Gold Spark award

Desh — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:28:51 +0000

The db0 electric bike concept by ROBRADY design and Taiwanese manufacturer DK City that we covered almost a month back has been awarded a Gold Spark award in the Mobility category of this year’s Spark Awards. You can get sufficient info on...

db0 concept bike for green commuters

Desh — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:06:10 +0000

ROBRADY design and DK City have come up with their db0 concept folding electric bicycle at Eurobike ’09 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Since it’s a compact, space-saving contraption, it’s wholly collapsible to smaller dimensions. The folding...

Face-Off: Zambikes vs. Renovo’s Panda, no comparison!

Desh — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:21:55 +0000

Bamboo bikes are definitely a craze nowadays. Soon after letting you seep through Zambikes, there’s another inclusion to the green zone. Renovo announces its handcraft wooden bike, dubbed the Panda, made from walnut, cedar, hickory or bamboo, as...

Driverless PRT vehicle offers you a zero-emission ride

Desh — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:17:33 +0000

Advanced Transport Systems Ltd’s Personal Rapid Transport (PRT) takes you to the next level of green commuting. Being battery-powered, the pod-like vehicle ensures a zero emission ride. Just type in the destination on a fully automated...

Future is green: Nissan’s all-electric LEAF may provide relief to green commuters

Desh — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:49:05 +0000

Making an official debut in Yokohama, Nissan’s much-awaited hatchback LEAF finally set the zero-emission field ablaze with its compact form. The company’s CEO, Carlos Ghosn, demoed the five-door vehicle, carrying the former Japanese Prime...

Future Green Cars: Chaparral Volt plans eco-triathlon for 2025

Desh — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:31:31 +0000

While you pine for the LA Auto Show, 2009, to portray some unique future vehicle, here’s a blast from the past i.e. the most inspiring eco-car dubbed Chapparal Volt. Showcased at the LA Times Grand Prix, 2008, the concept car is reported to...

Green Transportation: Bamboo-made taxis run on coco-biodiesel

Desh — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:43:52 +0000

Rustico Balderian, the Mayor of Tabontabon, Philippines, intros two bamboo-made, coconut bio-diesel powered taxis. Both are made of 90% bamboo, which is a sustainable and natural material. Furthermore, the taxis are almost fully covered in banig,...

Eco Gadgets: Integrated bike lighting system doesn’t add much weight, keeps your ride safe

Anupam — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:56:03 +0000

Eco Factor: LED lighting system to keep bikers safe on the highway. We’ve showcased some highly innovative and technologically advanced concepts that aim to do one job – keep eco-minded bikers safe on congested highways. Biking isn’t...