Advertised for years, but now a security and defense company finally provided details of the electric battle tank tested by the U.S. military.

Having an electric vehicle will be worthwhile for the United States by high fuel costs in recent conflicts.

Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson, who served as head of logistics in Iraq, said that about 1,000 soldiers died in Iraq and Afghanistan while transporting fuel.

Anderson estimated that the Defense Department had spent on the Iraq war about 20,000 million in stores and mobile structures in the camps, most of which money was spent on fuel to heat and cool stores.

Security firm BAE Systems specified that the new tank is between 10 percent and 20 percent more efficient in fuel use and faster than conventional tanks driven by diesel.

The vehicle weighing 63 tons can carry 12 soldiers and will become part of the combat systems of the future that drives America.

The new ground combat vehicle (GCV) will have a diesel power generator built into a tank lighter than usual.

It will be much more efficient, agile and will be stronger acceleration thanks to its electric system, which will also allow the integration of new technologies. The idea also is that the tank can be used as a kind of electric generator in military camps.

Another advantage, they say, is that it will be much quieter than gasoline-powered tanks, which would make it ideal in tactical maneuvers.

You will also have a durability of 30 and 40, and their technology, they say, makes it adaptable to future developments to enhance its efficiency.

The price still is not fixed, but some analysts predict it will be about 12 or 17 million dollars per vehicle, or almost double what they cost four times the current tanks.

If finally adopted, they would replace or Bradley Stryker vehicles used by the U.S. military.

Having energy efficient vehicles is strategically important to the United States Army.

Fuel costs are considerable. But in conflicts like the one held in Afghanistan and Iraq have alternative energy sources is also a matter of life or death.

As stated in 2012 retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson, who served as head of logistics in Iraq, about a thousand soldiers died in Iraq and Afghanistan while transporting fuel.

Anderson also found that the Defense Department had spent on the Iraq war about 20 million dollars in stores and mobile structures in the camps, most of which money was spent on fuel to heat and cool stores.

On the ecological front, the availability of such vehicles could also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“Investments of the United States Army in electric vehicles and green technologies are important,” said Miriam Pemberton meanwhile, a researcher at the Center for International Studies in Washington.

“As the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, what the military do to reduce their emissions have a significant impact.”

“This impact is even greater if the military prioritize most promising technology transfer, ie that can be used for civilian purposes,” he said.

“This would ensure that this investment will help reduce emissions across our economy. Same military consider climate change as one of the greatest threats to security. So try this threat can not be resolved with an army greener way isolated. “

Czech car maker Skoda, Volkswagen Group, has produced ten electric cars Octavia Green Line E, electric vehicles based on the Octavia Combi which provide a range of 240 rm thanks to lithium batteries.

This electric car can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in twelve seconds and reach a top speed of 135 kilometers per hour. For recharging is necessary to use eight hours in single-phase connections, and two hours in three-phase outlets.

With this electric car, Skoda expects to generate experience and information to advance the development of electric mobility in the framework of the Volkswagen Group to lead this market on the horizon of 2018.

However, the Czech firm restricts its commitment not only to environmental electric mobility, it continues to develop efficient motors.

Currently, Skoda has 63 choices of engines and transmissions with emissions below 130 grams of CO2 per kilometer, seven of them below one hundred grams per kilometer

Dan Akerson admit it publicly, if not even a week has passed since the traffic safety agency in the U.S. began its formal investigation into the Chevy Volt.

General Motors may have to redesign the batteries that power their electric cars and to prevent fire in case of accident. The CEO of the automaker said in an interview that above all is to ensure the safety of their customers.

GM has sold about 6,100 units of electric vehicles, with which she marked a new stage after emerging from bankruptcy. Akerson insists that “safe” and has stated that there was no incident on the road. The immediate effect of the research design of the batteries is suspending the delivery of the Opel version of the Volt for Europe, named the Ampera. The car is sold in the U.S. for about $ 40,000, slightly less than 21,000 euros.

The ceremony took place at the University “El-Hassan Science City” in the presence of Princess Sumaya of Jordan, who is closely following the technological advances of his country in the field of alternative energies.

The project was developed with several partners whose primary NetEnergy, a Jordanian company specialized in solar charging, but also Nissan, Matra, AllCell Technologies and the Jordanian Ministry of the Environment.

This station, open to all, can be used “for free” by the users of electric vehicles.

The station is equipped with a terminal DBT model SXB 7kW (220-32A) that can recharge a Nissan Leaf in less than 4 hours. Equipped with two catches, this station can be used simultaneously by two electric vehicles of all types (car, scooter, bicycle…). DBT believes that the solar station will produce up to 25,000 kilowatts per year, the panels are also able to supply other facilities on the campus of the University, all without carbon.

The project, which required several years of research, allows LVD to confirm his involvement in technology initiatives “sustainable” and its ability to partner with key partners to create tomorrow’s mobility. The solar charging solution “turnkey” and just add the provision of infrastructure for DBT electric vehicles.

The test is of great importance for the automotive industry and will take place in early 2012 in the Tech City, the technology center in east London. It is an initiative of Qualcomm Incorporated Company with the collaboration with the UK government, the City of London and public transport company in London (TFL).

During the test, use the wireless transfer of energy by induction energy transfer allows high efficiency through large gaps. This system has been used by some companies for wireless charging of mobile devices, like Palm or HP with Powermat, a manufacturer of special housings for mobile phones.
“EASY AND SIMPLE”

This paper adds to the evidence and made ​​with electric vehicles, under the auspices of the Technology Strategy Board and the Department of low-emission vehicles in the UK, said Andrew Gilbert, executive vice president of development of new technologies from Qualcomm in Europe.

The wireless charging is “easy” and “simple” to use, the company said. You only need the driver park the vehicle as you normally would and the system automatically aligns the transfer of energy in this way is easier to park and recharge is done without complications.

It has chosen Tech City in order to take advantage of the presence of a large business community in the area and encourage companies to innovate in services and applications that enhance the experience of electric vehicles. “For Qualcomm, participate in the pretest to the commercial stage of WEVC in London” is a great challenge, the company has secured

These pre-commercial testing will begin in early 2012 with 50 electric vehicles. Qualcomm is one of the leading companies in the mobility sector and has reacted quickly to point out also in the automotive industry, as more and more cars are becoming ‘mobile on wheels’.

More and more car manufacturers offer Internet connection and all kinds of services. In addition, companies like Powermat have induction charging solutions for in-vehicle devices.

The U.S. Qualcomm wants to go beyond and that is developing technology to easily recharge electric cars. The mobile giant recently bought the wireless charging cars technology company HaloIPT of New Zealand.

The technology of this company is using the results of the investigation of University of Auckland and uses induction charging. The company has created a special platform that allows you to park your car on it and recharged without wires. To this end, the car must also have a system compatible with this technology.

The Nissan electric car Leaf will charge its batteries in ten minutes.One of the most controversial issues related to the use of electric cars has to do with the longevity of your batteries and how long these take time to recharge. Nissan, the developer of the electric car Leaf, has announced it is working on a system capable of charging lithium batteries that power their vehicle in just 10 minutes.

And what is more surprising, in a few years expect to do it in three minutes. That’s a huge improvement over the time now, which is about 30 minutes to get 80% load and a very long 13 hours to get a safe full charge.

It seems that Nissan has returned to stir the market for electric vehicles. Nissan is responsible for many interesting innovations in this field, especially after having introduced the electric vehicle Nissan Leaf. This electric car, which even allows you energize your house in case of an electrical emergency, recharge their batteries lithium up to 80% capacity in about 30 minutes in fast charge mode, but it takes about 13 hours to recharge to 100% a normal charge rate.

This time may be unacceptable in some cases, so that the company has worked hard to improve it. And it seems that it has, today announced that together with the specialists of Kansai University (Japan) have managed to develop a system capable of recharging an electric car in just 10 minutes.

The operating principle of the new battery-charger set has not been explained in detail by the company (they will probably get it patented soon) but it is known that part of the secret lies in the batteries, instead of being built as we usually to see on mobile devices are more like a capacitor. Using materials such as carbon, tungsten oxide, vanadium oxide or to improve performance, and expect further improvement. Therefore, we speculate with recharge times of around three minutes in 5 or 10 years.

The organization explained that different standards are currently used for recharging plug-in electric vehicles, resulting in a fragmentation of the market for such vehicles. The members of ACEA, which is headquartered in Brussels, agreed on a series of recommendations that relate to both slow and fast loads and the use of AC or DC.

Standardization of systems connecting to the network “provides predictability to investors, allows considerable savings and reduce costs,” said Hodac. ACEA says that the recommended system meets all safety requirements and is easy to use.

European car manufacturers estimate that plug-in electric cars will involve between 3% and 10% of new cars market in Europe between 2020-2025, and that this penetration will depend in part on how to solve the challenges facing this type of electric vehicle.

Audi urban concept, an urban vehicle with a 1 +1 seating. Although it has four wheels, the electric propulsion showcar not fit into any existing automotive category. The urban concept Audi weighs only 480 kg and combines elements of a racing car, a roadster, a recreational vehicle (fun car) and a city car, giving life to a radically innovative new concept. No doubt has the potential to rise as the pioneer of a new mobility.

“How many cars does it take to create a completely new way of driving pleasure and urban mobility?” This is the question that has given rise to urban Audi concept. The study design was presided over every phase of development by the model of a glider, a symbol of light construction, and reduced efficiency, ie the principle “less is more.”

The result is a vehicle that has no place in any current stereotypes, a vehicle that gives new meaning to the term “driving pleasure” and is completely free of any hindrance. The Audi urban concept focuses on the pure essence of driving, conveying release level. However, it also offers the comfort and safety of a closed car, making it far superior to any scooter. The technical prototype, with its slender body and wheels of the same independent, modern and very emotional, but also distinctly sporty and surprisingly comfortable.

In the cockpit of the Audi urban concept fit two people, while the passenger seat moved back slightly compared to the driver. The roof can be opened by sliding backwards, presents a novel solution that, on the one hand, increase driving pleasure, as the dome can remain open during good weather, and secondly allows very rapid ventilation.

Showcase finish boasts a perfection that is already an obligation Audi. And their technology reflects all brand competition, particularly in regard to lightweight construction.

With the urban concept Audi brand with the four rings opens a completely new vehicle segment and category Premium. At the same time Audi completes its range of electric vehicles for the future, which now covers urban concept from Audi to the R8 high-performance sports e-tron. This vehicle literally provides access to electric mobility.

The technical prototype is aimed at those interested in technology and new ways of mobility, no matter their age or status. And especially to the urban public whose lifestyle fits the modern concept and driving pleasure it brings, as well as a possible system of leasing of the most innovative.

The urban design concept Audi is completely new, but has historical roots you determine which date back to the Auto Union racing cars of the 30′s. These race cars are already ahead of its time for its concept of lightweight construction and engines mounted on the back. His big-wheel independent, outside body, are another area that shares the urban Audi concept with them.

The technical prototype electric White color pearl effect us today measures 3219 mm long, 1678 mm wide, but only 1189 mm high, and his body all the lines pushed forward. All glass is extremely flat, the roof line slides down a wedge side window while drawing a line upward. The typical Audi waistline enhances this part of the body of the urban concept.

The blade upright and leaning forward is in front of the rear wheel stresses the lateral perspective. The red outline acts as a bow speed and remember to roll high-performance sports Audi R8. At the bottom, the sides of the body is wider.

This increases the soil surface, which has two important functions: firstly generates downforce at high speeds, and on the other hand can be used for battery charging by induction, a process especially convenient.

The typical single-frame grille Audi bearing the four rings, is presented in the urban Audi concept as a closed surface can be folded forward, as she hides behind the load connection. Flat LED headlights protrude from the body by adopting a three-dimensional effect.

Fiber bands that make up the flashing LED extend protective plates on the wheels. The fairing surrounds the wheels almost completely separated from the body, and the front wheel rotates with the wheel turning. The rear lights, three-dimensional design taillight and brake are built into the vehicle body and line the top of the rear window. The rear of the car features a small trunk that opens like a drawer.

Another innovative idea from Audi exclusive urban concept is the mobile nature of the front segment of the glass area, which is mounted on rails and can be moved back by hand, sliding the rear segment rigid.

During the march the roof can be opened or closed as desired. The roadster is a technical prototype adapted to the needs: it has no windows that go down nor a heavy air conditioning, and the dome closed against rain and cold air. As an alternative to urban concept with a sliding roof Audi has developed a second body version, a spyder with a flat strip surround glass doors that open obliquely upward.

The entrance to the urban concept Audi is done with the roof moved backwards. Both driver and passenger must go to the car avoiding the edge, as in a bathtub, because there are no doors. However, it requires great flexibility, since a grip on the windshield frame and specially designed seating surfaces provide access to the vehicle.

The Showcase offers space for two people. The driver and passenger sit side by side, but the right seat is moved back 30 cm to provide enough space for shoulders and arms. The two bases of the seats are part of the monocoque, thus saving considerable weight. They feature a padded foam material tailored to customer, like a racing car. Seat belts pass through an opening in the backs.

The feeling you have when riding in the urban Audi concept slightly resembling an airplane cockpit and the seating position is very sporty. The driver can adjust the position of the steering column and pedals, made ​​of aluminum. Both components can be moved lengthwise, pedals 22 cm and 14 cm steering column to access additional vehicle and 6 cm for individual adjustment.

The steering column is exposed, and consists of a strong open profile in the center of elegant design that is mounted nearly horizontally. On the back features a display which shows the most important information. The steering wheel, small hexagonal keys and integrates with wheels that can also handle driving programs of electric propulsion system offers Audi drive select system.

Everything inside the technical prototype has undergone the strict dictates of lightweight construction. Below runs a sturdy windshield wing-shaped profile, also open in the center, facing the interior of one side to another, as new dashboard court, integrates a control unit for heating and two large diffuser air.

Instead of a carpet pad is used to cover new parts of the floor, made ​​of a technical fabric originally developed in the athletic footwear industry that repels water and is very sturdy. The seats are upholstered with fabric and foam padding edges are trimmed with kangaroo leather. The dashboard is decorated with aluminum inserts.

In regard to the technical concept, the Audi urban concept is also unique in its kind. The outer skin is manufactured Showcase plastic material reinforced with carbon fiber (CFRP), while the monocoque cabin combines a CFRP and aluminum structure. This lightweight construction provides the basis for the extremely low unladen weight of the technical prototype, a mere 480 kg.

The complex undercarriage markedly enhances the sporty Audi urban concept. As independent wheel suspension 21-inch triangular wishbones compounds act by a combination of aluminum and CFRP. For the manufacture of the wheels, which are very light, used a technology called cladding, and its design differs slightly from the image and produce laminar Audi e-tron. The format of the tires is as unusual as the car itself: 125/60 front and 145/50 rear.

The urban concept Audi makes use of push rod from the world of racing, and like the racing cars, his arms telescope, located inside the monocoque, are in a near horizontal position. Four disc brakes are responsible for deceleration. The turning diameter is less than 9 m, making it ideal for a city car. With the reduced weight of the vehicle, the steering rack can do without the power assistance. Deformation zones in front and behind, and two airbags, ensure high passive safety. A novel assistance system helps drivers avoid collisions with pedestrians.

The battery is mounted transversely behind the seats. The lithium ion battery, weighing about 90 kg, 7.1 kWh of energy stored, of which 5.7 kWh useful. The two electric motors together yield prototype 20 hp (15 kW) of continuous power and 47 Nm of torque, and are located between the rear wheels, which propel through a single gear ratio.

The urban concept Audi accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 16.9 seconds, and reaches 60 km / h after about 6 seconds. With the pair of electric motors, available now at a standstill, the showcar accelerates the output of a light in a very dynamic. Its top speed is limited to 100 km / h.

Autonomy in the European test cycle is 73 km and the battery was fully recharged in about 20 minutes when 400 volts alternating current, and in about an hour in the home network of 230 volts.

Audi is working intensively in the future of charging technology to offer an alternative to vehicle load plugged into the outlet. Wireless Charging Audi concept (AWC) refers to non-contact charging by induction. The facility needed for the load, which is a plate composed of a coil and converter AC / CA, is placed in the regular parking Audi urban concept and is connected to the mains. The primary coil, inserted into the plate, generated with 3.6 KW of power a high frequency alternating field.

When the urban concept is placed on the plate, the charging process starts automatically, the alternating magnetic field of the facility through the gap induces an alternating electrical current to the secondary coil, which is integrated into the vehicle. After rectification of this current is fed to the onboard network, which charges the battery or fuel as heating equipment. The alternating field is set only when a vehicle on the surface, so that there is a danger to people or animals.

The charging process ends automatically when the battery is fully charged, although the driver can stop at any time. The effectiveness of the AWC is comparable to other charging technologies. Rain, ice or snow will not affect you. The new technology makes charging of electric vehicles is simple and incredibly comfortable. In a next phase of development may also be integrated into road infrastructure, for example in car parks or residential streets.

This phase will take about three weeks, until mid September. This is the first vehicle of its kind in Europe the company is testing and does so in the Aragonese capital.

Zaragoza will test a hybrid bus to the middle of September in line 40, which runs between San Jose and neighborhood Romareda. Vice Mayor of Zaragoza, Fernando Gimeno, has indicated that this transport is a higher initial investment, while maintenance is lower.

The company that manufactured the vehicle chassis is TATA Hispano, in collaboration with Tata Motors, has carried out energy management. As explained in statements to the media on Tata Motors technical director, Ramón Zapater, allows the bus’ fuel economy at around 35%, reduce CO2 emissions and ensure acoustic comfort lacking gearbox. ”

The bus has a drive system consisting of several electric motors that receive electricity from a diesel engine. “A generator produces electricity that builds up in the lithium batteries and other supplies the traction motor,” explains Zapater. “Autonomy is the same as a normal car and when the batteries are charged 25% of work time in pure electric mode,” qualifies Zapater.

The bus has a capacity of 29 seats, which include four seats for the disabled and a place for travelers in wheelchairs. The vehicle has electric gates for quick access, and electronic signs to signal stops.

Going Green, a national leader in electric mobility solutions, has given the organization of the Tour of Spain two Think City electric cars, two electric scooters Vectrix and electric bikes VX1 Matra, who will participate in 21 stages, accompanying riders in the return to Spain.

Electric cars will participate in the race going ahead of the pack, and will also bicycles and electric scooters to set the start and finish of each stage in the tent of the IDEA. This initiative is a huge benefit for cyclists and spectators, as they were first rid of CO2 emissions and noise pollution that is inevitably linked to the combustion vehicles.

This project also seeks to harness the pull of an event of international significance such as the Tour of Spain to raise awareness among all citizens of our country and even beyond our borders, the viability of electric vehicles, which are today a reality in Spain. The partnership between Going Green and the organization of the Vuelta 2011, thus contributing to strengthening the environmental awareness of our society, encouraging people to take the necessary steps to join the stream of electrical mobility is growing rapidly worldwide.

BMW i is the expression of a vision of innovative mobility services, inspired design and a new understanding of premium automobiles that are distinguished by their sustainability. With the BMW-i sub brand, BMW Group applies a comprehensive strategy. BMW i redefines the idea of individual mobility concepts tailor-made vehicle, using systems designed to be sustainable throughout the value chain and offering additional mobility services.

The BMW brand is presented to the public the i world with two models. On one hand the BMW Concept i3, so far identified by the name of Megacity Vehicle, is the first electric car manufactured in series BMW Group has been specifically designed to be up to future challenges posed by urban mobility. It is also the first electric car in the premium segment, capable of interpreting the qualities typical of the brand and projecting into the future.

On the other hand, the BMW Concept i8, a sports car next generation of progressive, innovative and intelligent. Thanks to its hybrid concept PlugIn kind, combines the qualities of a combustion engine with the advantages of an electric motor to make it possible to experience exceptional driving experiences, and while ensuring reduced fuel consumption and prevent environmental pollution.

The BMW Concept i3 is the vehicle designed to be consistently sustainable urban traffic. Being a car that only has an electric motor and tailored to sustainable mobility and emission-free, is the smartest way to travel in urban and suburban.

It is a concept vehicle with a coherent global. Every detail has been designed and optimized according to their later use in the auto-mobile. The BMW Concept i3 is lightweight, safe, spacious and dynamic architecture with innovative LifeDrive. Innovative materials and intelligent use of lightweight materials not only achieve high autonomy and high impact resistance, but also contribute to a highly dynamic behavior. The electric motor applies its force on the rear axle is rated at 125 kW (170 bhp) and substantial torque of 250 Nm.

Added to this is a very small turning radius. Thanks to these qualities, BMW’s behavior is extremely agile i3. The BMW Concept i3 is able to stop the clock in under four seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h takes less than eight seconds.

The so-called Life-module allows the cabin be very wide, as it has a unique design not based on the adaptation of existing platforms. The careful selection of materials to create an environment of open and transparent in the cabin, where it is possible to feel very comfortable from the start.

The cabin mainly uses components manufactured from renewable raw materials, so obvious the sustainability of the car. Parts of the dashboard and door linings are visible natural fiber. The natural leather upholstery of the seats gives the cabin an environment that exudes comfort.

The BMW Concept is a car i3 very suitable for daily use, since it has four comfortable seats, doors that open in opposite directions and in wide angle, has a trunk with a volume of about 200 liters and has a functional space to store additional objects in the front.

The innovative connectivity features manage to create a network that includes the BMW Concept i3 in the world that determines the client’s lifestyle. Using the remote functions that are accessed with a Smartphone, you can locate the car, get information about the nearest charging stations, charging ahead and put the battery power by simply pressing a button and receive data related to the current the vehicle. The driver with the help of various intelligent assistance in adverse driving situations such as traffic jams or accidents, so you can reach your destination more relaxed and confident.

The BMW Concept i8 is a car that brings to life the fascinating vision of a modern and sustainable sports car. The innovative hybrid kind of BMW i8 PlugIn Concept includes the electric motor i3 modified BMW Concept acting on the front and a combustion engine, three-cylinder high-performance 164 kW (223 hp) and 300 Nm applied strength in the rear. Combining these two engines, the BMW Concept has benefits i8 own a sports car, combined with the consumption of a small car.

No vehicle with a combustion engine of similar power is able to match the performance of the BMW Concept i8: acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds and average fuel consumption in the European test cycle of less than 3 liters per 100 kilometers. The BMW Concept i8 has a range of up to 35 miles with only its electric motor, with its accumulator iónlitio large that can be charged by simply connecting a conventional outlet. The 2+2 car seat offers extra space for all kinds of situations, so it is a perfectly serviceable car in everyday use.

LifeDrive architecture of the BMW Concept i8 was specifically designed according to the sporty character of this model. The engine acts on the front and makes it on the rear axle are joined together by a so-called “energy keel”, which is hosting the high voltage battery. With this configuration, the car’s center of gravity is very low, which contributes to its excellent dynamic qualities. Mounting the engines above the axles and the balanced distribution of all components results in an optimal distribution of weight on the axles.

The fascinating design clearly hints at the qualities of the BMW Concept i8. Its dynamic proportions i8 get the BMW Concept seems to be moving even when parked, expressing his outstanding performance. The sporty character is also evident in the cabin. This model is designed around the driver, so the wheel of the BMW Concept i8 exceptional sensations are experienced.

The document has been prepared in accordance with the Law of Sustainable Economy and delivered to the energy sector for submission of claims before making it final and binding. The calculation of consumption of this electric car fleet by 2020 is made ​​on an estimated total of vehicles in Spain 25 million, of which 10 percent would be electric cars (0.5 million) or plug-in hybrids (2 million).

Taking into account various parameters on electricity demand, the document states would not need additional firm capacity currently planned until 2019, although in 2020 an additional 1,800 megawatts would be required, albeit for a very limited number of hours.

The paper estimates that Spain will continue to increase slightly the number of cars (currently 22 million cars), reaching values ​​for the population similar to those of higher income European countries. Road transport remains the major mode of transport growth, followed by air.

In the scenario of the decade, the specific consumption of new cars continue to decline as a result of technological improvements, partly forced by European demands for environmental protection, but it also reduces the enhancement of alternative modes of transport to private vehicles to absorb the demand for mobility.

With these data, the power consumption associated with electric and hybrid vehicle would replace about 1.2 million toe (tons oil equivalent) of petroleum products. The document establishes an allowance in the consumption of biofuels, which will reach 2,713 ktoe (thousand tonnes of oil equivalent) in 2020. The contribution of biofuels, along with the make renewable energy in that year represent 11.5% of the total energy consumed by transportation, which would achieve the target set by the EU in this area.

Indeed, the tower will have a diameter of 130 meters and a height of 800 meters – 60 meters higher than the Burj Dubai Khalifa!

This structure is intended to develop an installed power capacity of 200 MW, in the end enough electricity to power 100 000 to 150 000 U.S. households. But in return, the project would also require an equally enormous budget of about $ 750 million.

The Arizona desert continuously receives abundant solar radiation keeping the temperature of air at 40 ° C. The idea is to create a greenhouse at the base of the tower, so that the temperature at ground level can be increased from 80 to 90 degrees. The hot air created rushes into the tower and is heading upwards. Turbines built into the benefit system then that hot air supply to operate and generate electricity.

The impressive height of the tower is the fact that the difference in air temperature is especially important that the chimney is high, resulting in a significant gain in energy production.

The major advantage of the device is certainly a generation of energy continuously for 80 years, almost without need of maintenance.

In addition, the Southern California Public Power Authority has agreed to buy electricity produced by the turn of EnviroMission over the next 30 years.

Nissan has tested recharge your electric car Leaf using photovoltaic solar energy, which is part of a comprehensive plan to improve electricity storage systems. The electric autmóvil Leaf, Nissan went on sale last year, but the automaker projected in five years these electric cars to electric and aging alternative business opportunities with the use of its lithium batteries to store electricity .

Nissan Motor Corp. admitted that once imposed Leaf, a large amount of batteries could accumulate in mind that the battery is greater than an electric vehicle. Electricity generation and storage has attracted general interest in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami of March 11 caused by blackouts throughout the Northeast. Nuclear power plant Fukushima Dai-ichi had fusions reactors after their generators were destroyed by the tsunami, also raised fears about power failures.

The new charging system, which was shown to reporters Monday, the electricity is generated by 488 solar cells installed on the roof of the Nissan headquarters in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo. Four Leaf’s batteries were placed in a safe place like a basement, and store electricity generated by solar panels, building up enough energy to fully charge Leaf 1,800 vehicles per year, Nissan said.

Although there is growing interest in renewable energies such as solar and wind, a challenge is the storage of electricity, which remains expensive without a breakthrough in battery technology. It is likely that this interest will growing in Japan for fear of the safety of nuclear power. The Hamaoka nuclear plant will be closed due to these concerns and others may follow.

Other Japanese automakers such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., working on similar projects, which consist of a link between their hybrids adapted to the solar equipment as part of residential energy efficient communities called “intelligent networks”.

Electric vehicles produce no pollution or global warming but need electricity, whose production is generally dependent on oil or gas, both pollutants. Once the Leaf is about to become unusable, it is possible that your battery has a 80% capacity. Also, Leaf has a large capacity battery can store the equivalent of two days of electrical use of a dwelling, said Nissan.

“The most important thing is to show Nissan solutions through its electric vehicles, step by step,” said company vice president, Hideaki Watanabe. A joint venture with Sumitomo Corp. called 4R Energy Corp. plans to offer electricity storage systems similar to Nissan for businesses and public facilities as a commercial product by 2016. Nissan also expects to start selling these storage systems for private homes from April 2012.

New York added 70 electric vehicles to its fleet, which increases to 430 electric cars with the counting and have been ranked first in this initiative in the nation, said New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Electric cars are assigned to various city departments including Police, Fire, Corrections, Environmental Protection, Parks and Recreation, as well as for garbage, the mayor said during the ceremony they came in electric vehicles and was released the steps it takes the city to protect the environment.

Official data indicate that these electric vehicles are responsible for the emission of approximately one quarter of carbon dioxide (CO2) associated with the use of the average car in the city. They also point out that electric cars do not have emission exhaust of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulates (both contribute to respiratory disease) and do not emit almost no heat in the engine, reducing the sweltering heat in areas with heavy traffic.

It is expected that electric vehicles represent 0.6 percent of total energy consumption by 2015 in the Big Apple. If 70 percent of all electric vehicles are connected simultaneously to load during peak hours, demand would increase by less than two percent, according to data provided by the municipality.

As part of the initiative announced today by Bloomberg, New Yorkers can find information about these cars through the Digital City site, www.nyc.gov , where he explains the benefits to the environment. The site also provides information to users on how to guide, differences and similarities with conventional vehicles and also includes a map of public electric charging stations in the city.

They also provides a link to calculate the cost and help potential owners to understand and compare the cost of a conventional car, including petrol. The New York City working in partnership with Boston and Philadelphia to remove barriers to early adoption of electric cars by actions of low-cost, high impact. An opinion poll conducted for the city revealed that only 30 percent of New Yorkers have specific knowledge about the benefits and limitations of electric vehicles.

The study also showed that 21 percent of consumers would be more willing to buy an electric car after being educated on these cars. “We give New Yorkers tools to make decisions that help the environment. When given to know the facts, the more likely they prefer electric cars,” said Bloomberg, according to a press release.

It further indicates that the Bloomberg administration hopes to replace traditional over 13,000 yellow cabs in the city for electric vehicles. As a first step in that direction, the city is working with a manufacturer of cars and the owners of yellow cabs in a test program to study the use of these zero-emission vehicles, which will be launched in 2012. The next year, six electric cars will be part of the fleet of taxis operating in metropolitan New York’s Manhattan County.

The purchase of electric scooters for the fleets of the police has become one of the measures taken by municipalities across the country as part of its commitment to society and environmental protection. In the last three years, more than 20 municipalities have joined this initiative, and only in the first quarter of 2011 have been delivered to 33 different locations Vectrix motorcycles.

Among the latter cities have joined this movement in favor of electric mobility are Madrid, Algeciras, Calvi and Guadalajara. Internationally, other cities have also joined are London, New York or Glasgow.

Going Green, through its network of dealers nationwide, has worked actively with law enforcement and municipalities from the beginning of its journey in the fight against climate change. The company now distributes three versions of the Vectrix electric scooter VX-1, which are tailored to the needs of users based on mobility needs.

The choice by the councils of the Vectrix bikes and mobility solution is based on 4 pillars: environmental protection, savings, skills and performance of the bikes and the adaptation to the needs of law enforcement:

The Vectrix electric scooter is manufactured according to the highest standards of environmental protection, and has zero CO2 emissions. It is especially suited for patrolling the inner city due to its clean and quiet.

These bikes have a consumption of only €0.5 per 100km and maintenance costs almost nonexistent, so there is clearly a remarkable savings compared to combustion models.

The Vectrix bikes have a power and a similar size to a 250cc bike and its components are of the highest quality. Quality and technology combine to provide the best performance: increased stability, excellent performance, regenerative braking and even allows a device to integrate control and remote status monitoring and operation.

The security forces highly value these bikes, highlighting its handling and performance, practicality and economic stability and reliability. In addition, electric motorcycle project a positive image of the city and the police.

“Achieving acceptance: Will consumers go up the wave of electric vehicles?” Is the title of the work of the consultant who surveyed consumers in 16 countries.

Among the most notorious acceptance rates, are also Brazil, where 86% of respondents ranked the position and was followed by buyers from Europe (69%), USA (54%) and Japan (48%).

According to the results, most respondents in Argentina suggested that autonomy, the premium charge and availability are important considerations in purchasing decisions. In this line, 83% of those who are willing to consider purchasing an electric vehicle expect to pay less than $ 80,000 after government incentives, while only 11% were willing to spend up to $ 2,000 more than the purchase of a MCI (Internal combustion engine).

On the other hand, 68% of respondents expect an electric car in Argentina has a minimum range of 320 km, although six out of ten runs less than 80 miles a day. Thus, the Argentines not only expect higher yield but highly significant considering the time and place to charge the battery.

The results showed that 74% of respondents would think to buy an electric car recharging should not exceed 2 hours and 91% would be relevant to be able to do it at home. For analysts Deloitte, the willingness to buy also depends on the alternatives related to the MCI, as price and fuel efficiency.
In the first case, 84% of respondents would show more interest if the cost of it is more than $ 6.7 per liter, while 80% would be less willing to buy an electric car if fuel efficiency was more than 32 km per liter.

According to the report, those who might be willing to buy electric cars are people, mostly with tertiary level education or higher, who are concerned about the environment and live in the city. For these profiles, electric vehicles are much higher in positive dimensions such as green and clean, operationally economical, safe, practical and stylish, but expensive to buy. However, for most respondents, the MCI is better in their autonomy, with better odds of being manufactured in the country and a better purchase price.

Specifically, the project “RoblaSolar” seeks to build a self-propelled rail vehicle by an electric motor powered by solar energy, and able to carry small loads, according to Europa Press in Feve sources.

This is the first program of joint participation in R + D + i result of joint cooperation agreement signed Feve president, Angel Villalba, and the rector of the Universidad de León, José Ángel Hermida.

The bill provides that the energy that moves the train’s electric motor will be supplied by batteries solar panels supported by staying on top of the vehicle. In parallel, the motor recovers energy from deceleration and braking to charge the batteries.

The design of the train provides a vehicle to be small, lightweight, flexible and modular, so that aerodynamics play an important role in saving energy. To carry out this project will create a multidisciplinary team in areas such as electricity, electronics, mechanics, aerodynamics, and telecommunications and rail transport.

According Feve and the University of Leon, “RoblaSolar” is a pioneering project engineering, as well as integrating the latest high performance technologies in the field of photovoltaics and the use of methods of propulsion that optimize consumption.

The framework chosen for the preparation and presentation of this project, La Robla, is loaded with a high symbolic value in the old settled coal train now, the fruit of this collaboration agreement between Feve and the University of León, will be continued in the field of energy symbolizing a transition from coal to clean energy.

Electric batteries have been in use for some time but the demand we are doing on such items is growing. Demand increased autonomy for our devices while those employing more power and therefore have higher consumption. Something similar is beginning to happen in the electric car market, the first electric vehicles are coming to market.

But these electric vehicles have a very short range compared with cars that have a combustion engine, making electric cars for short trips remain. Another of the problems they face is the time to recharge the batteries, in which the best we can recharge the battery in a quarter of an hour, while connecting the car to a normal load plug could extended to eight or nine hours. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also known as MIT have developed a new type of batteries that are charged with a liquid fuel.

Cambridge Crude is the name of this fuel and does recharge the batteries as these feed particle electric charges in an electrolyte. These batteries have two compartments in which the particles are stored, one for storing the energy charge and another for those who are responsible for downloading this energy.

The main advantage of this system is that the battery, being a liquid fuel, can be done as fast as now fill the fuel tanks of our cars with petrol or diesel. Another advantage over current batteries used in electric cars is that these batteries are smaller and cheaper, besides having an obvious improvement in the cost of materials also make electric cars are lighter, improving performance and driving experience among other things.

The new design should reduce the size and cost of the entire battery system, including the structural and connectors, about half current levels. This dramatic reduction could be the key to that electric vehicles can have a better competition with conventional gasoline vehicles and diesel.

On the other hand Professor Yet-Ming Chiang says this is the reinvention of batteries for electric cars, a job that is not easy and whose research may lead at least 18 months before these batteries reach production vehicles .

If researchers can take this battery technology to the automotive market will be a great step forward and then it will be to solve the problem of autonomy, with vehicles that currently we can hardly do anything less than 200 kilometers.

The G-Station, 200V, includes a recognition function contactless smart card, and can connect via the Internet with Smart Toyota Center1. Likewise, G-station uses the global platform in the cloud ‘, which was recently announced as a joint development with Microsoft Corporation.

Users can receive e-mails informing them that charging is complete, and may also consult with a smartphone or mobile phone, location and availability of different chargers. By identifying the user by verifying the smart card, charger administrators can view usage history, billing the user, or award points based on length of use and control the use of remote charger. Administrators can also attach additional information to the location information sent by the G-Station.

Moreover, the location of the chargers can be seen and to target systems that are compatible with G-Smart BOOK2 G-BOOK and an information service for smartphones. In addition, Smart Toyota Center information on the location and availability of chargers will be open format, so you can view maps through the Internet and other navigation systems manufacturers.

G-Station, compatible with the methods of EV and PHEV charging proposed by Japan and vehicles used with both Toyota and other brands will be available in two versions: Type A (standard) and Type B (advanced). Type A, with a price of 280,000 yen (€ 2,400) for the main unit (tax) will be the role of telecommunications charger with a more affordable price of sector 3.

Besides selling the G-Station Toyota dealers in Japan, Toyota Media Service plans to expand sales to places like malls and restaurants. By the end of 2012, cumulative sales are expected about 3,000 units of G-Station.

TMC shows the G-Station on the Toyota stand at the Smart Grid Exhibition 2011 held at Tokyo Big Sight from 15 to 17 June.

Chargemaster, which has the largest number of loading bays for electric vehicles in the UK, set the initial manufacturing production in the United Kingdom for HaloIPT. This will produce the hardware that allows electric vehicles equipped with an integrated receiver automatically loaded when parked or driven by ground transmitters. For the second quarter of 2012, this alliance will make the plans available for Chargemaster to oversee the delivery of IPT production systems tested and fully assembled, ready for deployment.

HaloIPT has also signed a strategic alliance with evidence Power, Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of battery packs, lithium ion batteries for electric cars. Evide, which has operations in Europe, Israel and China, working with HaloIPT to explore the feasibility of manufacturing in Asia HaloIPT 40,000 systems over a period of five years. These units will become an option in the next specification electric vehicle.

David Martell, CEO of Chargemaster, said: “We have been involved with HaloIPT since the formation of the company because we see the enormous potential of this technology for electric vehicle market. Chargemaster is proud to lead the field with advanced technology charging of electric cars. IPT technology will complement our range of charging solutions offering wireless charging for the future. ”

Dr. Anthony Thomson, chief executive of HaloIPT, said: “Deals with Evid and Chargemaster demonstrate the important growth momentum behind our systems, taking us beyond the testing of prototypes and production and supply industry.”

As an agency, Havas City was chosen to avoid conflict with another client of the Havas Group, Peugeot, which manufactures its own electric cars, the Ion and BB1. (BETC Euro RSCG in Paris handles the bulk of the bill, despite the fact that Euro RSCG Dusseldorf, Germany, has also worked with the brand iOn). But avoiding a conflict could be the easy part for the agency, which now faces the task of communicating to the Parisians the relatively new concept of sharing an electric car.

Although the city has a bike sharing system in place, this development may require explanation. Under Autolib, which represents an investment of 150 million dollars for Bollore-subscribers pay $17 per month, plus another 7 per half hour of using the electric car and a refundable deposit of $212.

Hundreds of electric cars will be available in areas spatially designed for operation in the French capital in a bid to curb traffic congestion and pollution in the city. But, unlike bicycles, which are handled by human power, the process of renting and recharging Blue Cars require intense communication from Havas City. The benefit of Bollore, of course, is that Paris could serve as an ideal testing ground to eliminate failures before a large-scale release of Blue Car.

Havas City was originally mounted as a shop to avoid conflicts when Havas Group work simultaneously with the business of two rival French supermarket, Carrefour and Monoprix. It was founded in early 2009 to manage Monoprix, but soon the Havas Group lost its stake in the business of 1,000 million dollars of Carrefour, who spent the Publicis Groupe. Havas City still working with Monoprix, and his other main client is the operator of high-speed Thalys train.

Bollore has been working on its electric car project for over 15 years, and has factories in western France and Canada in which built electric cars and lithium ion batteries. The employer purchased a control stake in Havas Group six years ago and quickly became the largest holder of shares in rival British group Aegis. PETC Euro RSCG also handles advertising Peugeot Mu, The order for the brand and hire scheme, which is operating in several cities in France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Britain.

Twizy electric cars will be available in Europe, Urban version 45, at a price of 6990 euros including taxes, but thanks to the peer support by the Ministry of Industry, through Decree 648/2011 of May 10, 2011 in Spain you can buy from 4917.

Also, electric cars and Twizy Urban Twizy Technic (80 kilometers per hour) will be offered in Europe at a price of 7,690 euros and 8.490 euros including taxes, and in Spain, with the aid will go on sale for 5,409 and 5,972 euros, respectively. “Sales prices below, by far, the price of a three-wheeled scooter,” said Renault.

Renault Twizy is the “first electric vehicle of innovative architecture that facilitates urban mobility with a higher security level to a motorcycle” and will be marketed in Europe since 2011 and made ​​so the Valladolid factory, said in a statement. The range starts with the version Twizy Urban 45, limited to 45 mph maximum speed that can be used without a driving license in several countries, including Spain. This price, “inferior” to that of a 125 cc scooter, “allows drivers to choose between a motorcycle and a car.” 45 Twizy customers must sign a monthly fee of 45 euros (taxes included) for the rental of the battery, reports Ical.

Furthermore, Renault presented in the Barcelona Motor Show two versions of Twizy equipped with the 20hp engine, reaching a maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour. This is the Twizy Urban and Twizy Technic, whose customers must sign a subscription contract for rental of the battery of 49 euros per month including tax.

On the Twizy web-site customers can find the electric vehicle in more detail and to book a Twizy depositing an amount of 20 euros via a system of secure online payment. You will be contacted as a priority at the time of marketing to confirm the order of their Twizy. The Renault-ze.com web is present in 38 countries and has received more than five million visitors since its opening on September 4, 2009, “proof of interest shown by motorists in the Renault ZE program.”

The government, for the development of these proceedings, has approved a Royal Decree that regulates the direct grant aid for the purchase of electric vehicles in 2011, under the 2010-2012 Action Plan of the Comprehensive Plan to Promote Electric Vehicle in Spain.

The decree provides for the development of the post of manager of cargo, which will sell electricity to recharge electric vehicles. This action is intended to encourage the installation of charging points in public spaces like parks or shopping malls. A key measure is called the access fee which, under the name of supervalle, allowed to charge electric vehicles at night, between 01:00 and 07:00 hours, at a lower price caundo wind farms generate electricity and demand is low.

This subsidy amounts to 25% of the sale price before taxes, with a maximum of 6,000 euros per vehicle, including batteries, both for individual users for private fleets. Also subsidize up to 25% of gross acquisition of other electric vehicles such as buses, coaches or vans, with a maximum of 15,000 or 30,000 euros, depending on the type of car and its autonomy. The management of aid will be processed through an associated organization of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade. Your choice will be set through competition.

Although not much information has circulated about the record Peugeot marked by the EX1, the news sounds encouraging and could mean the beginning of a new development for a production car. As we know, these experiments are designed to test certain types of technology that, after all, end up in the hands of customers.

Peugeot said the EX1, this prototype presented in September 2010 to beat speed records (and the company presented it at the time), was presented at the Nürburgring difficult to prove their skills and speed in a landscape had nothing to do with its conception. Recall that the EX1 had broken some speed records, but always in a straight line.

Now, the model marked 9 minutes, 1,388 seconds to walk 20.8 km, setting a new record for an electric car. This time is nearly a minute faster than that provided by an all-electric vehicle on the same circuit, and is very close to those marked by many sports production. The average speed was 138.324 km/h. The EX1 was led by Stéphane Caillet and Peugeot in the coming days will be providing more information and photos about the event.