From GOOD, here’s a terrific example of ignoring the ‘standard practice.’ It has always been frustrating to me that the public sector does silos better than most large multinationals — sharing what works just isn’t the norm. So kudos are due to Living Labs Global for encouraging cities to share successful models.
Now let’s just hope the idea catches on….
Now this is an intriguing new technology from Germany’s ENERTRAG, via the WindSector blog — the hybrid power plant makes hydrogen from wind power to fuel automobiles! The techies among you will want to click through to see the technical drawings on how it works, but I’m hoping the economic development folks will get busy trying to figure out how we can get one going in Vermont, or at least somewhere in New England….
Toyota’s answered a question no one ever thought to ask: What if the Prius were a bike?
The answer suggests it wouldn’t be as boring to ride as it is to drive. For one thing, the bike uses neurotransmitters to change gears. It looks a whole lot cooler than the car, too.
So starts of Jason Kambitsis’ “review” of one of the projects developed within the Prius Projects campaign from Toyota, which encourages inventors and dreamers to tinker with its technology.
Fresh from a family birthday celebration weekend of cycling (and new eco car test drives), this article jumped right out at me.
I’m a big fan of labs like this in part because I see them as one of the best sources for ideas to help humankind tackle some of our most pressing problems.
Meanwhile, have some fun exploring this idea…
It’s always bothered me that when my extended family gets together for a biking vacation we usually travel by plane, train or car to get to our destination — where we unload our bikes and ride for days. This is not to say we’d have enough time from work (or be in good enough shape) to bike the whole route, but there’s rarely an option in the US.
The approval of six new bicycle routes is a small sign of progress. Now it’s time to let your congressional delegation and state legislators know we need a lot more.
Great new information service from Google, and one that will, with any luck, spur growth in the number of EV charging stations across the country.
We have a long way to go in Vermont. Google Maps (via NREL) report our only public options are Burlington airport, the Middlebury Regional Planning Commission offices, and the Lake Placid Lodge. I know I’ll be looking for the charging stations as I next visit those sites. And I vividly recall how impressed I was to be told, several years ago now, that there were EV charging stations at my rental villa and at the information centers at Acadia National Park in Maine. Heads up Vermont tourism industry….
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