Three Wheeled Adventures with Peugeot and Piaggio
A two wheel in front, one in back configuration is starting to pick up some traction in the scooter scene, offering more stability without sacrificing mobility. A couple European manufacturers are leading the charge in this innovative concept. I want to first highlight Peugeot, who has created a flippin’ sweet little getup called the HyMotion3...
2010 Hybrid War | Prius vs. Insight
Metro Hippies the world over have been waiting for this showdown of the two greenest car companies next eco-offerings. I’m talking 3rd generation Toyota Prius vs. 2nd gen Honda Insight, both of which will hit the mass market next year. These hybrids are both refined, streamlined, and kind… to the environment that is! Let’s face...
Aptera: Teardrop from Eco-Heaven
So this has been on the blogosphere for ages now… my apologies if you’re uber hip to the green scene and demand only the freshest content… if you aren’t fully dialed in, prepare to be amazed!… This teardrop shaped Aptera Typ-1 has fallen from the heavens and is headed straight for American roads… Yes, it...
BRABUS smart fortwo Wins Cannonball Run
Nothing says America quite like the Cannonball Run… Juiced up, six-figure exotic cars completely disregarding speed limits with cross country glory on their minds… ah yes! Too bad the race no longer takes place in America… The run, which was started in the early seventies by then Car and Driver editors Brock Yates and Steve...
How Walkable is Your City?
My friends, I’m gonna let you in on a little secret… walking is the new driving! Many are discovering the benefits of living in dense areas that are packed full of nearby amenities. Staying in shape and not contributing any greenhouse gases (unless you’re walking away from a Taco Bell) are just two of the...
All My Friends Know the Glow Rider
Puma has been at the top of the performance styling totem pole for a good while now… Well, they just raised themselves a notch higher with their recent release of the Glow Rider, their third edition of the Puma bike. This thing is mad sick… it is a single gear, foldable bike that has, you...
Care to Tango?
Meet the Tango, a micro-sized electric vehicle that will add a rush of adrenaline to your daily commute. Developed by Commuter Cars Corporation, the Tango is a prototype that’s already hit the streets and turning heads in Cali. The ultra-narrow vehicle combines the performance of a motorbike, the safety of a sports car, and the...
RoboScooter | Urban Hipster’s Ride of Choice
MIT, Sanyang Motors and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute have teamed up to create the RoboScooter, an all electric, emission-free transport solution. Check this cute little fella out! This thing’s pretty rockin’ for a handful of reasons… first and foremost, the scooter runs gas-free, and obviously that’s cool. It is also made with only 150...
Silly Rabbit… iXi’s are Not Just for Kids.
For those urban champions out there looking for the perfect 21st century ride, your search is over! Say hello to the iXi, a fresh take on the beloved bicicleta. This salty dog packs a lot of punch. First off… it is collapsible and can quickly be broken down into two sections for easy storage… It...
Plug into the Fisker Karma
So the metro hippie’s beloved Tesla Roadster might be under siege already… A bigger, badder, dare I say sexier plug-in hybrid is on the prowl. With a gorgeous and aggressive design, the Fisker Karma sedan is unlike anything else ever created on American soil. Jam packed with eco-features, the Fisker is another homegrown automotive beacon...
Hyundai QarmaQ: Plastic bottles put to use
Hyundai released its QarmaQ concept car to an impressed audience at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show. The fly little crossover vehicle is a sign of what may come for the Korean auto giants… Not only did Hyundai do a bitchin’ job designing the QarmaQ, they packed in an eco-punch by partnering with GE Plastics to create a revolutionary ‘skin’ for the car’s body. Made...
GoLoco = Get Rideshare Crazy!
You can do pretty much anything online these days… heck, I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t met up with a chick or two via MySpace before! Back to the point…. GoLoco.org, check it out… it’s a Facebook application that hooks up riders with drivers…. Raise your hand if you like diamond lanes, cheaper parking, and less gas!...
Will America Get smart?
We all know ‘em… most of us love ‘em. They’re as cute as an 8 week old puppy. They are the smart cars, manufactured by DaimlerChrysler, and are finally scheduled to be sold in the states early 2008. These cute little buggers have been popular in other parts of the world now for quite some time...
Virtous VentureOne
I love finding these little tidbits or samples of what we may see on our roads in the future, near or far…. So here is another shining example of creative new technologies used to improve our current transit situation. Meet the VentureOne from Venture Vehicles. It’s a three-wheeled hybrid/electric machine capable of reaching the ambitious centennial duo of mpg...
Who needs a car in the winter?
Not me… after I get myself a KTrak bike kit! Check this thing out: The KTrak is a kit that fits most any mountain bike, containing a rear-drive track system and a front ‘sled’ that can be installed in about the same amount of time as changing a traditional wheel. Here’s a cool video of the KTrak...
