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Amtrak 30-Year-Old Locomotives Replaced with Efficient Electric Models
Amtrak is getting some super efficient electric locomotives to replace their old models. The old ones have been in service for about 25-35 years, and it seems surprising that it took so long for a much efficient replacement. Siemens has made the new locomotive with 70 new Amtrak Cities Sprinter (ACS-64). The new locomotive operates on Northeast regional trains that ...
AgustaWestland Rolls Out World’s First Electric-Tilt Rotor Aircraft
AgustaWestland’s electric-tilt rotor aircraft, the world’s first, can take off and land like a helicopter, but fly like an airplane – much like the more famous Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. It’s called Project Zero, and it follows AgustaWestland’s belief that tilt rotor technology is the best layout for the future of fast vertical-lift aircraft. AgustaWestland has had experience with the tilt ...
Auto Scene Looks to Hydrogen Fuel-Cell for the Future
In today’s market, the public focus falls on the battery electric vehicles. In order to reverse the situation, another kind of electric-drive vehicle is on the way to conquer the market. And in the automakers point of view, the FCVs will give a better performance. The attention of automakers has now turned to the development of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. Popular automobile ...
Hiriko 100% EV Looks to Rewrite City Car Concept
If you have been wondering what car would qualify as the world’s first 100% electric vehicle, think no more. For, the Hiriko has arrived. The EV that promises to revolutionize the concepts of driving and mobility, is a two-seater electric car developed by the Hiriko Driving Mobility consortium. Build to make traveling much easier and accessible, the Hiriko aims to garner ...
Swiss Going Electric; 62-Mile Electric Road Project Coming Soon
The green highway project implemented by Sweden and Norway had already taken a slot alongside the Finnish project on innovative transport projects. Now it seems like Swiss wants to stay ahead of the game. They are planning to build a 62 mile road stretch and the best part about it is that it is completely electric. Recent studies have shown that ...
Mugen Electric Super Bike to Hit 2012 TT Zero Track
Honda-associate Mugen Motorsports has revealed its electric race bike, which will enter the 2012 TT Zero on the Isle of Man. As the most winning active rider in TT racing, John McGuinness is the obvious choice to give the Shinden its best chance for a maiden race victory. McGuinness is the famed English professional motorcycle racer who races for HM Plant ...
Hybrid and Plug-In Truck Sales to Double This Year
Sales of hybrid and plug-in trucks are expected to double this year. A Pike research report evaluates the current scenario and suggests that with the prediction turning real, C02 emissions can be controlled. As tentative steps are beginning to be taken by the global economy in its march toward recovery, truck manufacturers are looking at technologies that can help mitigate the ...
Tesla Model S Pricing and Specs Revealed
The Tesla Model S has been keeping us waiting for quite a while. And, now we finally get to hear that the pricing and other details of car have been revealed. The Tesla team has worked extremely hard over the past years to manufacture a car that will far exceed your expectations and set a new trend for innovation and excellence ...
Volkswagen eT! Concept Electric Delivery Van will Charm You
Have you ever imagined operating your car with a joy stick or a touchpad? Well it seems that the days are not far when you would be playing with such things. Wondering what we are talking about? Its about the new sensation eT!, Volkswagen’s latest van concept. They have partnered with the German Post Office and the University of ...
2011 Milan International Motorcycle Show Goes Electric
All-electric motorcycle models are growing significantly and it looks like we would be seeing quite a number of appealing models from the manufacturers in the years to come. May be, this is why 2011 Milan International Motorcycle Show decided to be electric! The Milan International Motorcycle Show (more properly known as the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori, EICMA), which has ...
