Competitions like the World Solar Challenge and the North American Solar Challenge have given solar-powered transportation an almost unimaginable boost and as a result of contest like this, we are today at a stage where we can actually think of solar-power as a truly feasible and practical energy alternative. The SolarWorld No.1 is one such example. The solar racer is being touted as a future generation racecar especially given that it came in at 4th place at the World Solar Challenge held in Australia also bagging the Best Challenge Class Design Award.

I have always adored Ikea for it innovative environmentally friendly designs and its commitment towards it always, when I read that they now have initiated bikes with trailers, it was more than a surprise.

He’s on the market again and ready to cruise in the sexiest bachelor wheels – a Tesla Roadster. George is expected to get his electric dream machine next month. Meanwhile, the newly single George now rides in an electric car built (appropriately) for one – the Tango one-seater. And, he’s committed to his eco-driving, adding, “We are going to have to find a way to get away from oil. It has start with someone, somewhere, changing policy. I try and be photographed in the Tango and hope someone thinks it’s a good idea.”

sha. is an austrian design studio which will be showing their ‘alphasphere’ lounge chair in new york at the ICFF.
the project was designed for the spa industry and features lighting, a massaging mechanism and adjustable
temperature. the overall form has been reduced to a simple crescent shape hiding all the mechanics in the interior.

Intending to reduce the environmental stress of fuel emissions as well as consumptions, it is jointly developed by the NUS Department of Mechanical Engineering and Design Incubation Centre. Feeding on Gas-to-Liquid fuel, this light weighted car is developed with a low rolling resistance allowing it to freewheel without consuming any fuel upon reaching a certain speed.