There has been floating news about the upcoming hybrid and diesel powertrain options on Porsche’s Panamera across blogosphere and today we have a final word about its launch scheduled for next year. It is said that the hybrid comes operational with a 3.6-liter V6 engine providing 300 horsepower together with an extra hundred horsies from the electric motor. They say that the driver would now be able to selectively pick how much power can be hauled out from engine and motor combo. Other probable substitute powertrain for the Panamera is its diesel engine. Against the Cayenne potential to get the 3.0L diesel engine from Audi, the Panamera can two-fold the cylinder count by being bequeathed with Audi’s mammoth 6.0L V12 TDI that punches out 500 horsepower along with an implausible 758 lb-ft of torque.

Whist Audi’s large Q7 SUV manages around 20 miles per gallon; it is reckoned that it should do significantly improved in the low-slung Panamera. The six-cylinder Panamera won’t offer you an easy deal as it would cost you $127,000 and above all the impending four door Porsche hybrid is for deep pockets only.

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To justify the demanding cost of $2,000 for a colossal Twist Freedom DX Electric Bicycle, I would propose you to take a look at the contest prior to crumpling your nose up and walking away. Check out the video review lately capture at Popular Mechanics that would enable you identify whether this fastidious bike is worth you while. Popularly known as the Giant Twist Freedom DX, it can roll up to 75 miles on an assortment of battery and human-powered pedaling, and the motor flaunts three diverse forms (Eco, Normal and Sport) to please your temper and riding necessities.

During the corresponding year of 2007, Google.org initiated RechargeIT, a program to hasten the espousal of plug-in stimulating automobiles. Since then, it is inviting investment proposals from teams functioning on expertise germane to this initiative. And today is a fortunate day for Google philanthropic gang as they have inked their first RechargeIT reserves in two capable firms undertaking the brave of vehicle electrification. Based in California, Aptera Motors is engaged in developing an ultra-high competence motor vehicle based on enhanced aerodynamics and fused supplies. Aptera’s first sample generated around 230 miles per gallon during testing period, and currently they are geared up to develop an all-electric and a plug-in hybrid automobile with the design as its base.

Whist ActaCell is known for delivery of lithium-ion battery expertise urbanized at the University of Texas at Austin. The technology assures superior battery cycle life within a budgeted cost and maintains the safety of battery. Google is hopeful that both these revolutionary companies along with their teams are competent to develop technology that is critical in enabling us apprehend the RechargeIT vision: Countless plug-in vehicles ready to burn the roads.

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With higher standard of living becoming the demand of an hour, there comes a push to replace your current car model with an upcoming one. But have you ever thought about the usage possibility that abandoned model of coupe would have generated? If no then it’s time to take inspiration from Armando Ramirez rather than just allowing them to invite dust on its face. Old car parts can do wonders…Ask Ramirez how? Lately, he has used the junk auto parts to design a designer recycled chess set. Priced at $207.95, each chess set has a customized structure designed using heavy and rustic miscellany of an old car.

The cranium of the bishop pieces are made using NGK and AC DELCO spark plugs with each set having their own entity touches. This green form of entertainment is a reminder to your dead realization that going green is our responsibility. It has an attached rustic pseudo-steampunk feel.
If this is not your taste and you wish to give the due amount of respect to your piled up dough then bring home a diamond edition of chess set or ink a neat deal with transparent chess set.
Via GizmosForGeeks / CoolestGadgets

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The concept I am going to unveil is a part of Reece Design Competition aimed at bringing an eco-friendly revolution to your bathroom. With the neat integration of various materials, the water saving feature is the unique selling point of this concept. The revolutionary concept has a potential to recycle used water, maintains feasibility by using existing system & components and is low on maintenance. With little specks disclosed by Harris A, I feel handicap to take you through the entire processing of the system but can assure that if ever becomes functional, this standalone unit with a faucet design is perfect to be installed as a distinctive Bathroom furniture. And fortunately the concept won the award as well.
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The Antro Solo gas-electric hybrid is an appealing blend of futuristic fashionable standards and primordial expertise. Besides a wide range of solar panels, it is powered by an electric motor at the top of the vehicle plus there is a pair of pedals installed in front of passengers comfortable on the three-seater to enhance the motor. The interesting cabin décor allows both the passengers sit on either side of the driver. Eccentric or not, the Antro Solo executes: it’s light, carbon fiber framework keeps it’s load down at 600 pounds, and it can ride at 80 mph while getting an enormous 150 mpg.

It clearly indicates that for travelling from New York City to Los Angeles, it will consume less than 19 gallons of gas. It rides whilst storing the solar energy in batteries to boost the coupes’ efficiency. Well, for now the vehicle is just a prototype but word is around that by 2012, it would be a developed model demanding a cost of $18,000.

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As a part of marking Green Transport Week, a UK-based insurance company, ETA, is offering 24K gold slapped Charge Plug bicycle equipped with custom-made seat, handlebars and chain. This can make your wish of having a pimp ride turn reality. This enchanting bike also comes along with its own security guard. Regrettably, if you aren’t living across the pond, you may happen to slip the opportunity from your hands.
Also, you have to be 18 plus and must reside in the UK, and to participate in the contest must get a free quote online for cycle insurance.

They say only one person will be arbitrarily picked after the competition ends on 21 October. Retailed at £9,500, this striking two-wheeled vehicle would meet success in its approach of going green via bling.

Realizing the realistic requisite of the wind energy designers are jostled making massive spiny gears, which are pretty soothing visually. Joshua Fruhlinger from Engadget has digged out the existence of appealing horizontal-axis turbine developed by Broadstar AeroCam. Flexile enough to be installed in any with configurations, it can be easily shipped unlike other turbines, making it a practical explanation for those who wish to do with construction or erecting a giant pole.

AeroCams functions no different than the wings on a plane and generates a huge amount of power from a miniature parcel given the amount of blades per unit. Broadstar claims that the cost of the system is a deserving one–a 250kW system runs $250,000 allowing AeroCam become the first wind power system to break the $1/watt cost barrier.

With automobile tycoons already battling with the production of automobiles that maintains equilibrium between space and economy, CLEVER or Compact Low Emission Vehicle is a concept vehicle from the Technical University of Berlin that expresses a new meaning to the urban Transport. Running on compressed natural gas, this three-wheeled vehicle (two rear wheels and one front) is 3 feet wide and can accommodate two persons (good opportunity for working couples). The computer-monitored hydraulic rolling system offers an ultimate driving experience with zero lateral forces at sloping position of up to 45degree, likewise riding a bike. Making a fuel utilization of 188 miles per gallon, this 10 ft long, 3.3 ft wide and 4.4 feet high vehicle is ever comes into production then it would cost you $10,000.

Currently, it has to work on its concept so that it can have an edge over its competitor’s creation of Carver One (video below) that has hit UK market at a cost of £27,654.

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If that unwanted beam of sunlight silently entering your home disturbs you then behave smartly to reap the benefits involved in solar energy. You can consider the functional concept of placing solar curtains that have potential to turn that discarded sunbeams into a useful and much needful form of energy. These days’ going green is “in” and hence you may find designers’, geeks’ experimenting with ways in order to add eco-friendly flavor to your surroundings. Going a step beyond that is the creation of solar harnessing curtains that are semi-transparent and flexible and assures a cool stay by converting every bit of extra sunlight into electricity.

On a summery haute afternoon, you can install solar panels on the roof that is a green way to power your air conditioning and easier way of utilizing renewable energy without having to think about it.

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