Archive for the 'Concept Cars' Category

 EcoGeek went live more than two years ago with no fanfare and no traffic. We had a readership of about five people. Three days later, I received the first notice of a breakthrough water-powered car that would solve our energy problems. Those emails have not stopped since. Read more…
According to Hank Green

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Posted By: ashley | Jun 19th


LONDON–(Marketwire - November 20, 2007) - A new four-dour electric car design from ZAP called the Xebra has passed Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) inspection, allowing it to be driven on roads in the United Kingdom.
VOSA provides a range of licensing, testing and services enforcing the roadworthiness standards of vehicles in the UK. VOSA […]

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Posted By: littlec | Nov 20th


 You can drive this thing sideways?? Not sure if thats a good or bad thing… Read more at Engadget.com

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Posted By: jackhammer | Oct 5th


Did you read the title? Then you more or less know the story.
Rick Byrnes, a retired Ford employee, managed to create a new record for the fuel-run Fusion with the new speed of 207.297 miles per hour.
“This is a new records for fuel cell powered vehicles.
“What we have accomplished is nothing short of an industry […]

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Posted By: purna | Aug 17th


TOKYO, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has revealed a new concept car featuring multiple preventative features designed to reduce drunk-driving. The various technologies are designed to detect the driver’s state of sobriety and to activate a range of preventive measures including immobilization of the vehicle.
Alcohol Odor Sensors
1) A hi-sensitivity alcohol odor sensor […]

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Posted By: littlec | Aug 3rd


Seems insane, but apparently the battery is a wee bit volatile upon impact… which would be big trouble… Also, this page has some pics of a potential next-gen Prius model, cool!
Read more HERE from Jalopnik.com

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Posted By: jackhammer | May 30th


GLENDALE, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — May 17, 2007 — More drivers in Southern California will have the opportunity to drive a gas-free electric car on May 22 with the Grand Opening of EnVironmental Motors, a new dealer for the XEBRA electric car and truck from automotive pioneer ZAP.
California leads the country with the highest […]

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Posted By: littlec | May 18th


Watch this cool video to find out what a hybrid car, solar car and hydrogen cars

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Posted By: littlec | May 4th


SHANGHAI, China, April 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ — The new “Colnago for Ferrari” was created in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the prestigious Italian car manufacturer Ferrari. This new model will be introduced worldwide for the first time at the CHINA CYCLE show held in Shanghai from May 4-7.The bike will be displayed in Hall W1, […]

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Posted By: littlec | Apr 30th


ONTARIO, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — April 23, 2007 — Ontario-based all-electric vehicle manufacturer, Phoenix Motorcars, will be one of the alternative fuel displays on “Green Street” during the Inland Empire Auto Show scheduled for April 26-29, 2007 at the Ontario Convention Center.Attendees are encouraged to stop […]

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Posted By: littlec | Apr 24th