The Quadrofoil looks like a vehicle from a James Bond action sequence. But while the world’s favourite spy seemingly has no regard for the environment while he’s blowing things up, this personal hydrofoil is powered by an eco-friendly electric motor.
Recently unveiled at the Aero Expo in Freidrichshafen, Germany, Pipistel’s new Panthera four-seater plane can be ordered with a standard, albeit highly efficient, gas engine. But it’s also available in an all-electric model for those preferring an aircraft that produces less air and noise pollution.
In a publicity stunt to demonstrate just how quickly an electric car can accelerate, Smart created this unique test drive where a couple of electric Fortwos were used as controllers in a giant game of Pong.
Well, this is an exciting bit of news for green drivers. Envia Systems has come up with a new battery technology that could give a $US20,000 electric car a range of 480km to a charge. Yes, please?
MIT’s city car concept has been in the pipeline for a long time, but until now there’s been nothing other than illustrations and half-size models. The real thing is here, and it’s about to go into testing in Europe.
Ford’s electric Focus was first announced this time last year — and now it’s slowly going in to production. But Google has its hands on some of the first vehicles to roll off the line. Just what are they doing with them?
Nissan’s new all-electric Leaf is all set for a February launch in Australia, but don’t think you can just wander up to the counter and drop $51,500 on the new EV. Instead, Nissan are going to screen all potential buyers to determine their compatibility, and may turn away buyers if they don’t qualify.
Daniel Simon designed the Light Cycles for Tron: Legacy and the vehicles for Captain America, but now one of his craziest concepts yet is coming to life in a street legal version. Let’s hope no one kills themselves riding it.
