Bike Tires That Need No Air Are Made From NASA Rover Tech -But Soon Will Be Available to Any Cyclist
These air-free bike tires are made from NASA technology. With SMART Tire Company, soon they'll be available to all.
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12 Countries Have Built Roads Out of Plastic - And They Can Perform As Well or Better Than Asphalt
Roads in which waste plastic is melted down and mixed with paving materials are becoming more common around the world.
Greening Our Shipping: Wind-Powered Cargo Ships Can Change Future of Freight Cutting Emissions By 90%
The Wallenius Marine OceanBird uses software and retractable robo-sails to be an eco-friendly solution for hauling freight across the ocean.
Truckers Who Saved Others are Finalists for Highway Hero Award
Professional truck drivers who jumped from their cabs to rescue fellow motorists are being honored as heroes by the Goodyear Tire Company in their 29th annual Highway Hero Awards for North America.
Six Green Innovations Making Freight Rail an Environmental Favorite
Of all freight transportation options, rail is the most environmentally friendly way to move goods over land, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which estimates that if just 10% of the nation's freight were shifted to rail fuel savings would approach one billion gallons annually and emissions would be cut by two-thirds.
This Clever Attachment Makes Any Bicycle an E-Bike in Just Seconds - And it's a Much Cheaper Method
The Clip bike converter weighs 7 pounds, but turns any normal bike into an e-bike capable of going 15 mph to help with hilly commutes.
Insert This On Your Bike Wheel to Filter the Air Pollution While You Cycle
Rolloe is an air filter fitted to the front wheel of you bicycle and removes CO2, NO2, and particulate matter from your city air.
Solar Family Car Pioneered in Holland
Students at the University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands say they have created the world's first solar-paneled family sedan. The futuristic looking car seats four and can drive 370 miles before needing to recharge (600km).
The Best Selling Car in All of Europe is Electric - And Hertz Just Bought 100,000 Teslas For its New Fleet
The number-one selling car and electric car in Europe in September was the Tesla 3, not to mention that Hertz ordered 100,000 of them.
Ford Announces 'Transformative' $11.4 Billion Investment in New Electric Vehicle Plants in Tennessee and Kentucky
Ford has announced a $11.4 Billion investment in U.S. electric vehicle plants in the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Rubber Made From Dandelions is Making Tires More Sustainable - Truly a Wondrous Plant
In the quest for more sustainable products, dandelions are being used to produce award-winning rubber for tires named Taraxagum, for the species.
Spray-on Treatment Could Lengthen Life of Roads While Making Cities Cooler
A treatment that gives asphalt its springiness again also reduces the urban heat island effect while eliminating airborne pollutants.
Man Delivers Donated RVs to Wildfire Victims and Now 95 Families Have a Place to Stay
A man has been delivering RVs to wildifre victims in his spare time, just to help others in need. His name is Woody Faircloth.
IBM Creates Advanced Car Battery That 'Breathes'
IBM and partners are working on solving one of the biggest barriers to widespread electric vehicle adoption: limited battery range. Under its Battery 500 project - an effort to build a battery capable of powering a car for 500 miles - Big Blue has designed a battery that produces power by taking in oxygen and then recharges itself by expelling oxygen.
First Fully-Electric, Emission-Free Passenger Boats Constructed in US Are Setting Sail at Niagara Falls
Every year, more than 1.6 million tourists from around the world will get to experience the magic of Niagara Falls from a record-breaking boat.
Largest Ever Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Takes Flight - and Airlines Are Already Expressing Interest
This is the largest hybrid-electric aircraft that has ever taken flight - and its developers are already being contacted by airlines from around the world.
Toyota is Now Testing New Prius That Uses Ultra-Thin Solar Panels to Charge Batteries On the Go
The automotive group is testing a new Prius model that is covered in solar panels – and it might mean that drivers can charge up their battery on the road.
California is Protecting Youngsters From Air Pollution By Deploying Hundreds of Electric School Buses
About 90% of the new all-electric school buses will be deployed for operation in California's most disadvantaged communities.
Hyundai Launches First Car With Solar Roof Charging System
The car has already been launched in Korea and the company says that they will soon be launching it in North American markets as well.
World's Largest Electric Vehicle is a Dump Truck That Doesn't Even Need to Be Plugged in for Recharging
This 45-ton dump truck is able to power itself solely by capturing energy from its brake system during its downhill journeys.
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