Alternative Energy

Alternative energy news, and information about renewable energy technologies.

Mar 03

Green Cars in 2015 (Infographic)

Posted in Electric Cars | Hybrid Cars | Transportation

Considering a green car? These days it makes a lot of sense but there are so many options; electric, hybrid, hydrogen and even solar. One day soon we’ll all be driving one, so how do we choose? And if we don’t have a green car, what can you we do to help the environment in the meantime? This info-graphic from Crossline on the Fort explains the progress we are making with environmentally friendly cars, and what we can do to help the environment if we aren’t driving one yet.

Green Car Infographic

What do you think? Have you considered a green car?

Daniel Hurt

Difference between Hydrogen Fuel Cell engine and Natural Gas Engine?
Concerned about the speed of infrastructure roll-out for Hydrogen vehicles.
Would only feel comfortable buying a plug in hydrogen-electric hybrid if the engine could run on either Natural Gas or Hydrogen.
Most Urban areas have Natural Gas Infrastructure in place already.
Could pay an extra grand or two to get a fuelling hose out to my car’s open air parking pad/driveway installed.
That way, I could charge the battery and fill the tank at home.
If/when gas stations started offering pure Hydrogen at a competing rate, I would switch over and pay for it from them.
Market forces dictate that this would greatly accelerate their willingness to provide such a service as failure to do so would result in them going out of business.
Would extend the range significantly, and reduce costs for consumers in the interim period.

Apple Electric Car: Concept Photos

Recent rumours that suggest Apple may be working on an electric car have inspired the website carwow to produce some concept images of what the vehicle may look like. Speculation

Man Converts Toyota Prius into Motor Home

It’s Friday, so we figured it’s time for a little humour. James Lawler, a Landscaper from Torquay Australia, has built himself a mini-motorhome atop his Toyota Prius Hybrid. The project

Goodyear Releases Electricity-Generating Tire Concept

We’ve been getting a lot of positive news about electric cars recently. This week at the Geneva International Auto Show, Goodyear unveiled a new concept tire called the BH03. While

Nissan Launches 7-seater Electric Minivan

Ever wanted to own an electric car, but didn’t think any of the current options were practical? Think again! Nissan is turning over a new leaf with it’s new 100%

Meet the Strati: A 3D Printed Electric Car

3D Printing is all the rage these days, so it’s no surprise someone has printed a complete and functional electric automobile, appropriately named the Strati (Italian for “layers”). 18 months

Cheapest Green Car – Honda Fit Hybrid

In tune with its focus on continuing with combining hybrid attempts and smaller size, Honda is offering another hybrid – the smallest and cheapest. This fall, Honda’s Fit will

Audi Testing Water in Electric Car Production

The entrepreneurial Audi is planning to take advantage of changes portended in the automobile market with an eye towards emission-free vehicles. Until now Audi has not shown any

Kia Crashes the Green Car Party with the Kia Hybrid Car

Remember when Kia first hit the market and other car manufacturers were laughing at them? Well, they haven’t been laughing in quite some time as Kia continues to put