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Honda will bring its EV concept Plug-in Hybrid Platform at Geneva

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/2/2011 - 07:18] - 0 - Car Environment

Honda’s new EV concept Platform is not something new, and this new Honda Fit EV has already been introduced at last Year L.A Motor-show and is also schedule to be unveiled once more at this Year Geneva Motor-show with however thi[...]

Honda will bring its EV concept Plug-in Hybrid Platform at Geneva

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Nissan ESFLOW, a real Sport Electric 370Z?

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/2/2011 - 03:55] - 0 - Car Electric Vehicle Environment

Sure the Nissan Leaf is an exciting little car, but does not strike us a the most exciting way to drive clean, so the good guys at Nissan decided to create the ESFLOW concept, a Nissan 370Z like Leaf built to both save the world and gi[...]

Nissan ESFLOW, a real Sport Electric 370Z?

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Tokyo Gas and Panasonic to Launch New Improved “Ene-Farm” Home Fuel Cell

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/2/2011 - 11:30] - 1 - Environment

Panasonic and Tokyo GAS has joined forces to develop and commercialize a new “Home fuel Cell” solution name Ene-Fram. Based on the simple yet complex fuel cell technology, the Ene-Farm” fuel cell co-generation systems generate el[...]

Tokyo Gas and Panasonic to Launch New Improved “Ene-Farm” Home Fuel Cell

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TGMY’s EV Himiko gives 550km on a Single charge to your Mazda Roadster Mitsuoka

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/2/2011 - 12:13] - 0 - Electric Vehicle Environment

TGMY has turned Mitsuhoka Himiko, a “tuned” Mazda roadster with unique “retro” style bodywork, into a powerful EV Car capable to reach up to 550km of range on a Single Charge. The secret here is simple, more the better and TGMY tuner H[...]

TGMY’s EV Himiko gives 550km on a Single charge to your Mazda Roadster Mitsuoka

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Tommykaira ZZ-EV Sport, the Japanese Tesla?

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/2/2011 - 10:59] - 0 - Electric Vehicle Environment

Tommykaira is a Japanese legend when it comes to the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) car business. The company is behind some of Japanese finest kit and complete cars makeover, but today Tommykaira and GLM (Green Lord Motors) introduced[...]

Tommykaira ZZ-EV Sport, the Japanese Tesla?

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[EV Expo] EV Mini Sport Clean Runner, Expensive but so cool!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/1/2011 - 04:07] - 1 - Electric Vehicle Environment

Announced at 3.5 Million Yen the EV Mini Sport Clean Runner is definitively not the cheapest electric sport one seater we had the chance to see, but coming from TAJIMA Motors we can only expect the best. Not sure if you are familiarize[...]

[EV Expo] EV Mini Sport Clean Runner, Expensive but so cool!

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[EV Expo] Miluira the Takayanagi EV Retro Car

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/1/2011 - 03:39] - 2 - Electric Vehicle Environment

Introduced last December, the Miluira is Takayanagi first commercial EV Car, and like most Japanese Electric Vehicles, the Miluira was introduced for the first time to the public at this year EV Expo. Now I remember that I have been qu[...]

[EV Expo] Miluira the Takayanagi EV Retro Car

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[EV Expo] Scarpina a Japanese “Homemade” electric scooter

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/1/2011 - 03:13] - 1 - Electric Vehicle Environment

Introduced for the first time in Mai 2009, our once electric scooter prototype is now a fully grow product and ready to roam Japanese streets. Sold at around 380,000 Yen, the Scarpina is a 69kg electric scooter with a removable battery[...]

[EV Expo] Scarpina a Japanese “Homemade” electric scooter

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[EV Expo] EC-03, the Class Zero-Emission Electric Bike

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/1/2011 - 02:38] - 3 - Electric Vehicle Environment

Yamaha’s EC-03 is not the newest kind in town, but it was the first time for us to see this baby in the flash! Introduced for the first time in July 2020, the EC-03 features a new high energy density 50V lithium-ion battery manufacture[...]

[EV Expo] EC-03, the Class Zero-Emission Electric Bike

[EV Expo] ZMP RoBoCar

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/1/2011 - 02:18] - 0 - Electric Vehicle Environment Robot

Announced last week, the RoBoCar from ZMP was displayed at today’s EV Expo 2011 in Tokyo, if there is not much we will have to add to our latest coverage (See more: ZMP RoBoCar), we have however for you some live pictures and a little [...]

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[EV Expo] Meguru, the first EV rickshaw

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/1/2011 - 01:51] - 3 - Electric Vehicle Environment

Today at EV Expo 2011 we had the chance to stumble upon Meguru, the first ever EV (electric vehicle) rickshaw. Based on the Japanese traditional rickshaw design using bamboo and washi paper the Meguru comes with a compact eclectic engi[...]

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Tane-Kamicard, An environmentally friendly biodegradable card that can be planted after use

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [18/1/2011 - 02:09] - 0 - Environment

Toppan Printing, one of Japan major printing company introduced last December this Tane-Kamicard, an environmentally friendly biodegradable card embedding some seeds in it that can be later planted after use to produce blossoming flowe[...]

Tane-Kamicard, An environmentally friendly biodegradable card that can be planted after use

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Toyota unveils its new Prius V “Wagon” and Prius C Concept

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/1/2011 - 12:04] - 0 - Electric Vehicle Environment

The Japanese automaker Toyota chose the 2011 Detroit Motor Show to unveil its latest Prius, the Prius V. Designed as a family oriented wagon like car, The Prius V (Versatility) is your average Prius on steroid offering up to 60% more c[...]

Toyota unveils its new Prius V “Wagon” and Prius C Concept

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LG unveils Total Home Appliance Solution ahead of CES

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/1/2011 - 12:58] - 1 - Environment Household

Just a few days ahead of CES, LG announced its Total Home Appliance Solution. Based on the Smart Grid concept, where all electric appliances are connected to each other, LG will enable you to control from a single location (PC, Smartph[...]

LG unveils Total Home Appliance Solution ahead of CES

Sharp introduce LED controller enabling you to Adjust Brightness and Color of LED Ceiling Lights

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/12/2010 - 12:28] - 0 - Environment

Sharp new LR56001 LED controller once implemented in your LED ceiling lighting system will not only give you yhe possibility to control the brightness of your LED lights, but also give you the possibility to change the colors of them w[...]

Sharp introduce LED controller enabling you to Adjust Brightness and Color of LED Ceiling Lights

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RECYCL’art, a wonderful artistic approach from Global Sports Alliance

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/12/2010 - 03:58] - 0 - Environment Offbeat

At today “Sport Science & Technology” the Japanese Non-profit organization Global Sports Alliance, displayed some of its most beautiful creation of its long running “RECYCL’art” project, where students, sport professional and/or a[...]

RECYCL’art, a wonderful artistic approach from Global Sports Alliance

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[Video] Honda Starts Lease Sales of the EV-neo Electric Scooter

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [16/12/2010 - 11:14] - 0 - Environment

Introduced earlier this Year, the EV-neo is Honda’s first electric Scooter, and after many hours, days and month testing and building this next Gen Scooter, Honda has decided that it was about time to launch its little EV-neo in the wi[...]

[Video] Honda Starts Lease Sales of the EV-neo Electric Scooter

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Japan Post to Import Italian Electric Bikes for Delivery Routes?

By Akihabara News Team - [15/12/2010 - 05:14] - 0 - Environment

The deadtree Asahi and Nikkei newspapers reported last month on Japan Post’s decision to import Italian-made electric motorcycles to deploy on their postal delivery routes. This follows a 2008 decision and announcement that the r[...]

Japan Post to Import Italian Electric Bikes for Delivery Routes?

Green House Announces New LED Lightbulbs

By Akihabara News Team - [15/12/2010 - 12:56] - 0 - Environment

Green House’s recent trend of new products with an ecologically-conscious spin sees another addition with the introduction of new LED lightbulbs, the Hikario. It only pulls 7.7W and fits in any old E26 bulb socket, and are rated [...]

Green House Announces New LED Lightbulbs

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Sharp Tokai Challenger Solar Panel Car: Photos!

By Akihabara News Team - [13/12/2010 - 02:00] - 0 - Environment

Remember the solar panel-covered car built by Sharp and Tokai University that we covered over a year ago? We got photos! Mosey your way down to the gallery. Looks sort of like a tamer, calmer, and ecologically friendlier Heavy Raider to me.

Sharp Tokai Challenger Solar Panel Car: Photos!

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[Eco Product 2010] Konica Minolta Flexible LED Lighting

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/12/2010 - 12:51] - 0 - Environment

Konica Minolta demonstrate at Eco Product 2010 the value of its latest series of Flexible LED Lighting. Unlike conventional lighting, LED allows manufacturers expand their expertise by proposing Lighting solution that was not possible [...]

[Eco Product 2010] Konica Minolta Flexible LED Lighting

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[Eco Product 2010] Casio Solar powered Watches

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [13/12/2010 - 12:20] - 0 - Environment Watches

Solar powered watches are not something new, but we have to admit that Casio is a leader in this field with outstanding products available through its G-Shock and Oceanus series. At ECO PRODUCT 2010, Casio had a nice little booth where[...]