A pre-production Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-market, all electric zero-emissions car is on show in the UK this month (April). The family hatchback is being presented to the media, government officials, opinion formers and invited consumers at The O2 in London (April 19-22). It will be the first chance to see and drive an… Continue reading
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Renault unveils "battery swap" electric car
April 15, 2010 Here are some details of the electric-powered Renault Fluence ZE, which will debut in Israel. It will be the car offered by Shai Agassi’s electric car venture Better Place. The idea is that, in addition to charging the car’s batteries at home, they would be replaced very quickly – in the time… Continue reading →
Making the world’s water safe to drink
You are in a fading hotel in a forlorn town in a country far away. It’s the middle of the night, and you’re very thirsty. But this is not the sort of place that offers tea-making equipment, still less room service. So you turn on the bathroom tap. There is a ready gush, but you would… Continue reading →