Transport Technologies

Understanding Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) present an exciting innovation in automobile technology. Their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and provide unlimited driving ranges is unmatched. However, this potential can only be realized if consumers embrace this new technology with open arms. This article explores the factors …

‍ Image Source: FreeImages ‍The transportation industry is undergoing a significant transformation as the world increasingly embraces green energy innovations in electric vehicles (EVs). Governments, automakers, and consumers are recognizing the need to transition from traditional gasoline-powered vehicles to sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives. This shift is driven by a combination of …

6 Intriguing Possibilities for Alternative Source Energy

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Alternative energy sources are the foundation to a sustainable future. We talk a lot about wind and solar power – for good reason, but there are plenty of other feasible (and not so feasible) options to consider. In previous posts, we’ve looked at the potential of tornados as alternative source energy and explored the simplistic awe of human power. This post will cover a few more alternative power solutions that could play a role in the future of energy – from chicken feathers to ancient mudstones…

8 Awesome Uses of Wind and Solar Power

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While wind and solar power may not be the complete solution to a green energy future, these 2 sources of clean, renewable energy definitely have some amazing potential. From off-grid homes and gadget chargers to bike helmet generators and fully-functional campers, there are already plenty of awesome applications for wind and solar power and just as many other unbelievable ideas to come…

5 (More) Extraordinary Examples of Eco-Friendly Watercraft

We’ve highlighted some amazing options for sustainable boating in the past, including the creative solar-powered bicycle boat pictured above. In this post, we’re bringing you a few more examples of eco-friendly watercraft – a few of which are available, or will soon be available to the public! From solar power to electric, there are some exciting innovations on the horizon for sustainable fun on the water…

7 (More) Exciting Ways to Harness the Power of Humans

From people-powered gadgets to gyms and dance clubs operated by human energy, Ecoble has featured a number of fascinating human-powered innovations in past posts. Technology is advancing so fast, it’s time to highlight a few more intriguing ways people are making use of the power of humans.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Wind – 10 Innovative Wind-Powered Creations

World’s fastest wind-powered car – the Greenbird

Wind power is slowly finding a role in our sustainable future – and the possibilities are endless! The United States doubled their wind-power facilities in 2008, now creating over 25,000 MW of wind-generated electricity each year. But the potential of the wind as a renewable energy source reaches much further than typical wind farms – check out these innovative wind-powered creations…

Spiderboat by kgedquest via Flickr_540 — Spiderboat by kgedquest via Flickr

Although some eco-boats are powered by human fat and others by animal fat, more traditional “fuels” that are clean and green include solar and wind, or both – abundant resources on the open water. Turning a dirty, yet nature-dependent past-time into one that has low- to no-impact is a challenge, but new technologies are making dreams of green boating a near reality.

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