Louis Palmer stops for a chat during the New Zealand leg of his around the world trip in his solar taxi.

First test runs of the Czeers Solarboats: Czeers MkI "The first solar powered speedboat of the world" http://www.czeers.com

RAV4-EV can be plugged into the wall, or into a rooftop solar system, can be fast-charged, can be controlled by the owner. A fast charger could have been installed by Toyota to plug into the wail. Add a small engine-generator, and it's an instant plug-in serial hybrid with 120 miles of all-electric range, 3 times.... more

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The redesign of the Westfalia

After five years of research and development I created what I believe to be California's (if not world's) first electrically assisted recumbent pedicab. I started with an Organic Engines S.U.V. (sensible utility vehicle) and proceeded to cut, bend, sand, bolt and weld various bits of aluminum and vinyl to arrive at.... more

Norris interviews John of Harvest Solar Energy Solutions about the feasibility of incorporating solar water heating and electricity production into carwashes. Check out what John has to say about how solar solutions could help you save money on your fuel bills.

testing

The UNSW Sunswift Solar Racing Team is once again ready to do battle in the World Solar Challenge, a gruelling, 3,000km race from Darwin to Adelaide. Read the full article: "Duel in the desert" http://www.unsw.edu.au/news/pad/articles/2007/oct/Sunswift_WSC.html Visit http://www.pv.unsw.edu.au/ for more.... more

Solar powered trike teasing the dinosaur burners.