Important Innovations

  Geely's Vision Starburst                                                                  Source:  Geely Vision Starburst Concept Car Concept Inspired by the Cosmos & the Stars Vision Starburst is China based, global automaker Geely's design inspiration for future electric vehicle models.  The inspiration comes from deep space and the nebulae and other stellar phenomena that come together and burst into new stars.  Geely owns Volvo, Lotus, Terrafugia, Polestar and the London Electric Vehicle Company, plus a slew of brands in China.  Geely's Shanghai design team, in creating the Vision Starburst concept car, worked to "create unity between exterior and interior, color and materials, as well as car and user". Star Quality Exterior The surface of the concept car is curved and inspired by "stellar rays and waves in the folding and crossing of lines and surfaces", according to Geely.  The headlights of the car are the "eyes of the vehicle".  T

  Geely's Vision Starburst Car Concept from China                                                              Source:  Geely Vision Starburst Concept Car Concept Inspired by the Cosmos & the Stars Vision Starburst is China based, global automaker Geely's design inspiration for future electric vehicle models.  The inspiration comes from deep space and the nebulae and other stellar phenomena that come together and burst into new stars.  Geely owns Volvo, Lotus, Terrafugia, Polestar and the London Electric Vehicle Company, plus a slew of brands in China.  Geely's Shanghai design team, in creating the Vision Starburst concept car, worked to "create unity between exterior and interior, color and materials, as well as car and user". Star Quality Exterior The surface of the concept car is curved and inspired by "stellar rays and waves in the folding and crossing of lines and surfaces", according to Geely.  The headlights of the car are the "eyes of th

  Concept Recharge - Volvo's E-Car of the Future                                   Source:  Volvo's Concept Recharge EV Battery with a 625 Mile Range Sweden based Volvo has very ambitious electrification plans.  It intends to have an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2030.  It has developed a new EV battery with a staggering range of 625 miles on a single charge.  And it has developed the "Concept Recharge" car, which is a model for what Volvo EVs will look like in the future.  Volvo plans to sell 600,000 EVs by 2025.  Volvo is owned by China based Geely. Concept Recharge The Concept Recharge vehicle is an electric SUV designed for maximum comfort and space.  It has a unique, vertical infotainment tablet, an open space, comfortable interior design and reverse hinge rear doors.  A version of the concept will be on the road by 2024. 625 Mile Range Volvo is far ahead of other global EV makers on battery range.  The only vehicle that even comes close to the 625 mile range th

  Concept Recharge - Volvo's E-Car of the Future                                                                  Source:  Volvo's Concept Recharge EV Battery with a 625 Mile Range Sweden based Volvo has very ambitious electrification plans.  It intends to have an all-electric vehicle lineup by 2030.  It has developed a new EV battery with a staggering range of 625 miles on a single charge.  And it has developed the "Concept Recharge" car, which is a model for what Volvo EVs will look like in the future.  Volvo plans to sell 600,000 EVs by 2025.  Volvo is owned by China based Geely. Concept Recharge The Concept Recharge vehicle is an electric SUV designed for maximum comfort and space.  It has a unique, vertical infotainment tablet, an open space, comfortable interior design and reverse hinge rear doors.  A version of the concept will be on the road by 2024. 625 Mile Range Volvo is far ahead of other global EV makers on battery range.  The only vehicle that even comes

  Ireland's Hydrogen Double Decker Buses - World 1st                                                                      Ireland's Hydrogen Double Decker Buses                                                         Source:  Non-Electrified Tracks for Hydrogen Trains                                                                  Siemen's Hydrogen Train                                                                      Source:  Siemens Hydrogen Train                                                                 Source:  Hydrogen Hybrid Buses                        Source:  Siemen's Hydrogen Production Plant Germany's Hydrogen Trains In Germany and Ireland, new public transportation initiatives are getting greener with the use of hydrogen power.  Ireland is deploying three of the world's 1st hydrogen, double decker buses.  The hydrogen fuel cell, electric double decker buses will be used for commuter services in the Greater Dublin area, connecting Dublin to

  Ireland's Hydrogen Double Decker Buses - World 1st                              Source: Wrightbus Hydrogen E-Bus                                                                      Ireland's Hydrogen Double Decker Buses                                                       Source:  Non-Electrified Tracks for Hydrogen Trains                                                                  Siemen's Hydrogen Train                                                                      Source:  Siemens Hydrogen Train                                                                 Source:  Hydrogen Hybrid Buses                        Source:  Siemen's Hydrogen Production Plant Germany's Hydrogen Trains In Germany and Ireland, new public transportation initiatives are getting greener with the use of hydrogen power.  Ireland is deploying three of the world's 1st hydrogen, double decker buses.  The hydrogen fuel cell, electric double decker buses will be used for commut

  FXE: Like a Rocket Driving on 2 Wheels                                                                      Source:  Zero Motorcycles Targeted at City Commuting Zero Motorcycles has unveiled a new electric motorcycle, the FXE, that drives like a rocket on two wheels.  Specifically designed for city commuting, it can hit speeds up to 85 mph and has a range of 100 city miles on a single charge.  It is priced at $11,750. Tech Specs FXE is driven by what's called a "brushless" motor that produces 46 horsepower and 78 pound-feet of torque.  The motor is connected to a 7.2 kHw lithium ion battery.  There is a 5 inch color screen that displays vitals like the charge amount left in the EV.  There are LED lights in the front and back of the bike.  It also contains the capability to connect to Zero's mobile app.  The app enables the owner to reconfigure the bike and the drive mode to their liking.  California based Zero is a big contender in the electric motorcycle market and