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An exclusive first drive of a Tesla-powered electric Mercedes Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:17AM(The very first Tesla/Mercedes Benz electric A-Class, at Tesla headquarters in Palo Alto, California. (Jim Motavalli photo)
Our obsession with private automobiles is unsustainable Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:40PMAre we driving ourselves into oblivion? Or will new automobile technology save us from the environmental impact of the fossil-fuelled tanks we use to get around?
AMA Racing Land Speed Grand Championships heat up Bonneville Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:24AMSome of the fastest motorcyclists in the world take to the Bonneville Salt Flats today as the 2010 AMA Racing Land Speed Grand Championships kick into high gear near Salt Lake City. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) will certify numerous land-speed records expected to be set at the event, in classes featuring everything from 50cc mini-bikes to 2,000cc-plus purpose-...
Vail man to run electric motorcycle on sun power Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:32PMJim Dudley is gradually shifting to renewable energy at his rural Vail home, with largely home-built solar electric and water-heating systems, windmills - and even a pedal-powered TV. Now he's tying his passion for motorcycles and renewables together.
Army green takes on new meaning with push to alternative energy Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:40AMFORT LEE - While some may believe that in the Army being green is limited to just the camouflage clothing worn by soldiers, the country's defensive land force is dedicated to preserving the environment as well. That commitment is a part of every new bui
Seaford motorbike fest this weekend Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:08AMMORE than 300 motorbikes are expected to roar into Seaford as the town's second Bike Fest revs into action.
Le Mans at RA: Cars to flex muscle Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:11AMThe American Le Mans Series powered by eStar and comprised of the best professional sports car drivers in the world, will cap a full weekend schedule of 13 races at Road America in Elkhart Lake.
MHAT: Your 'soap box' Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:01PMYou might not know it, but if you live in the South Valley region, you have access to your very own TV station. Public access TV is an electronic forum on the cable channel that lets you share your opinions through video content with your neighbors and fellow citizens. It's part of the great American experiment of Freedom of Speech guaranteed in the First Amendment of the United States ...
Tea Partier Warns Against Commie Bike Conspiracy Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:07PMFile this one under “How Wacky Can Those Tea Partiers Get?”: Dan Maes, the Tea Party candidate for governor of Colorado, says that a Denver program to encourage people to ride bikes is part of a United Nations / one-worlder / socialist / communist conspiracy. It seems that back in 1992, Denver became part of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, an organization that ...
In Montreal's tracks Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 11:27PMAs London's cycle hire scheme starts, we try out the bikes in the city where they were designed – and discover what Montrealers have learnt about getting the best out of their system "Bixi bikes are for short hops, not days out." This was the advice I was given about Montreal's hugely popular bike share scheme on my first day in the city. It came from André Giroux, who was clearly keen to make ...
Pedal power hope for future bikes Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:22PMA Brighton engineer invents a pedal that will convert an ordinary bicycle into an electric one.
Top MotoGP riders off to strong start at Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:30PMThe first test runs at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca are in the books, and the results show this could be a promising weekend for top MotoGP riders.
DiMora Delivers First Hennessey Venom GT in the World Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 6:00AMMr. Hareton Akob receives the keys to the first 1200 HP Venom GT supercar from Sir Alfred J. DiMora in Dubai. [PR.com]
DiMora Delivers First Hennessey Venom GT Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:05AM1200 HP supercar goes to customer in Dubai
Official Isle of Man TT Review Released (07/14/2010) Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:00PMThe following is a press release from Duke Video... The 2010 Isle of Man TT was a spectacular festival of speed and stunning racing – now fans can enjoy it all over again in breathtaking high definition.
Sunday Streets program returns to Mission District Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 4:25PMSan Francisco's Sunday Streets program rolls back to the Mission District this Sunday.
SF Sunday Streets Returning To Mission District Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:18AMSan Francisco's Sunday Streets program rolls back to the Mission District this Sunday with hockey demonstrations, bicycle activities and tune-ups, circus and dance performances.
Green Car And Courier Adds Bike Delivery Downtown Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:05AMChris King’s Green Car and Courier is the only transportation business in town with 100 percent biofueled vehicles. He runs a 14-seat shuttle bus on pure soybean oil, canola oil, even recycled fryer grease sold by the University of Tennessee, and biofuels two vans, two town cars, and a stretch limo with E85 Ethanol available at three local Pilot stations.
Greg James: Investors sought alternative business locations Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 2:05AMA public announcement last week that National Scooter Company planned to move operations from Nacogdoches to Pflugerville came down to "a timing issue," according to Greg James, CEO of the company.
Catalunyan GP: Pramac Racing pre-race news Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 7:58PMGreat event last night at the Quantya Park of Sant Feliu de Codines where the journalists that follow motorcycle racing have abandoned for a night their faithful laptop to wear overalls and helmet.
Mayor's 4th of July Parade Order of March Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 10:34PMAs parade entrants are added up to the last minute, theOrder of March is subject to change. Entrants not listed are not elegible for judging.
World-Famous Marine Life Artist and Conservationist Wyland Lends Name and Commitment and City of Boca Raton Lends ... Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 12:39PMBOCA RATON, Fla.----In addition to living the good life, this fall South Floridians see how easy it is to be living the green life when they visit the free, open-to-the-public Wyland Living Green Fair set to blanket areas of Downtown Boca Raton on Saturday and Sunday, November 6-7, 2010.
A motorcycle on a mission Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 7:18AMOn the Bonneville Salt Flats, a prototype bike recently racked up a world speed record for electric motorcycles -- 150 mph. This is not your daddy's Harley. The interesting thing about it, however, is that the San Francisco startup that designed it is not really a motorcycle company. Yes, Mission Motors plans to start selling a limited number of the $68,995 bikes by mid-2011. But CEO Jit ...
Brainstorm Green: A motorcycle on a mission Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 7:04AMOn the Bonneville Salt Flats, a prototype bike recently racked up a world speed record for electric motorcycles -- 150 mph. This is not your daddy's Harley. The interesting thing about it, however, is that the San Francisco startup that designed it is not really a motorcycle company.
Bald Head Island a perfect family paradise Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 11:17PMIt took a plane, a rental car and a ferry to reach it, but we did. What we found is a family worthy paradise — an island off the coast of North Carolina.
Electric Motorcycle Racing Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 1:26PMA new zero carbon, clean emission racing series revs up with tough competition.
Pedego(TM) Electric Bikes Giving Away the Perfect Pedego to the Ultimate Lakers Fan Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 1:34PMSpecial Edition electric bicycle to be given away at the end of the NBA finals read more
Pedego(TM) Electric Bikes Giving Away the Perfect Pedego to the Ultimate Lakers Fan Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 1:24PMIn response to the tremendous interest in the latest Pedego Special Edition electric bicycle, the two toned purple and yellow Comfort Cruiser designed for Lakers fans, Pedego has decided to give away one of these bikes to an avid fan. Â In order to qualify to win the bicycle, fans just need to vote on how many games they think it will take the Lakers to win their 16th world championship. Â ...
Saxo Bank denies its riders used motorised bikes Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 10:24AMDenmark's Saxo Bank team issued a statement today denying its riders used motorised bikes. Its sta...
Picnic holiday highlight Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 10:07AMMemorial Day and our friends Ken and Gina Greenwood hosted a buffet picnic at Winged Deer Park in honor of their son’s high school graduation. It was everything a summertime patriotic holiday in America should be.
Lauren Elyse Matison: Vive le Velo! America Needs A Bike Ambassador, and a French Lesson Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 8:16AMBikes have replaced berets as the "it" accessory in France. The two-wheeled vehicles may be chic and eco, but this is not why locals...
Road America pre-event news 2010-06-01 Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 2:31AMElkhart Lake, Wis., May 28, 2010--The Suzuki SuperBike Doubleheader returns to Road America, June 3-6, 2010. Thousands of two-wheel enthusiasts gather to watch riders claim the fastest times of the AMA Pro Road Racing Series season.
While the Gulf is Under Seige, Nashville is Opening its First Electric Vehicle Dealership Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 2:01AMThe area's first 100% electric vehicle dealership is holding a grand opening event starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 28, featuring Tennessee's first free solar powered charging station for electric vehicles and debut of Nashville-built NoGas electric vehicles, custom engineered and designed by Nashville owner and founder James Arledge. In a world striving to find alternatives to oil, Arledge has ...
Meguru Japanese Electric Vehicle Is Made Out of Bamboo and Wood Pulp Paper Friday, May 21, 2010 @ 3:35PMWe've seen bamboo bikes and biodiesel-powered bamboo taxis , but this EV is the first we've seen that makes use of the fast-growing plant. Meguru, a rickshaw-like EV developed by Japanese companies Yodogawa and Kinki Knives Industries, features an iron body coated in lacquer, a fan-shaped paper door, and bamboo flooring. Meguru doesn't exactly look highway-ready, but that's not the point--the ...
Future-Bike Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 1:33AMHow the fun will fit between your legs in years to come by Josh Gross In the industrial design lab at Boise State, amid carcasses of gliders strewn about a wind tunnel and the deafening clangs of a machine testing the tensile strength of metal housing supports, five students spent hundreds of hours during the better part of this school year crafting the future. They were working on their entry ...
First zero-carbon race in U.S this weekend at Infineon Raceway Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 8:45PMWhat weighs over 300 pounds and can move around a racetrack atspeeds up to 120 mph without making any noise?
Friday Flashback: Carmichael on 250s, Lusk & Huffman Take Mini GP Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 6:43PMBefore assuming "G.O.A.T." (Greatest of All Time) status, three-time AMA 125cc National Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael was just a 20-year-old motocross racer — a racer carrying all the momentum of a 35-ton runaway cement truck.
Plantronics sales beat guidance Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 6:41AMSANTA CRUZ -- Although revenues for fiscal 2010 dropped overall compared with the prior year, Plantronics announced better-than-expected sales in some categories, which boosted fourth quarter and year-end earnings.
Exercise generates electricity and idea Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 9:31AMIt's voting time again and you know what the old time politicians will tell you. "Vote early -- and vote often!" Of course, in a real election that's not exactly legal, but when it comes to the Pepsi...
Cycling News Roundup - 27 April 2010 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 11:08AMCycling News Roundup - 27 April 2010 Karsten Kroon Update, Team News & Rosters, Type 1 Rolls On, Le Mans 24 Hour of Cycling, SRAM Official Tour of California Neutral Support...
Greening Pasadena Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 11:56AMGreening Pasadena
Pedal power is fueling green awareness Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 7:14AMFrom Detroit to Denmark, the power of the pedal is generating electricity and energy conservation awareness.
China May Allow Bigger, Faster E-Bikes This Year, Group Says Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 10:38PMApril 19 (Bloomberg) -- China may announce rules to increase the weight and speed of electric bicycles this year, helping stabilize lead battery consumption from the sector, Niu Qin, head of general affairs at the China Bicycle Association.
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 4:41PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunitiesfrom nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided bylocal nonprofit agencies.
Guests power hotel through exercise bikes Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 2:13AMA hotel is turning guests peddle power into electricity by wiring its exercise bikes to the grid.
Grassroots green Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 7:06PM2010-04-15
NBA At 2: The Championship Piece? Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 1:05PMDwight Howard talks with HOOPSWORLD about his MVP bid, why Vince Carter is the championship piece, and more! ... Blazers' healing process ... First Look!
OSU student-made moonbuggy part of NASA competition Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 11:17PMA team of 10 Ohio State engineering students will race its homemade, human-powered vehicle at NASA’s 17th annual Great Moonbuggy Race in Huntsville, Ala. Friday and Saturday.
Google partners in China appeal for word on plans Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 4:48AM(AP) -- Chinese companies that sell advertising on Google's China search engine have appealed for information on its future and say they might want compensation if it is shut down.
Solar parking lots Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 10:29PMJapanese electronics giant Sanyo said Tuesday it had opened two "solar parking lots" in Tokyo where 100 electric hybrid bicycles can be recharged from sunlight-powered panels. The system uses lithium-ion batteries to charge its bikes, with enough power left over to also illuminate the parking lot with LED lights at night. &$ &$Source: Global Times &$ &$ ...