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The Sportiest (and Greenest) Camper Ever: The SylvanSport GO

by Tim Hurst on September 28th, 2009

The GO camper from North Carolina-based SylvanSport is nothing like your parents' fifth-wheel.

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Posted in Art + Design, Featured, Transportation 5 Comments

Jay Leno Introduces Electric Car Challenge with Drew Barrymore [video]

by Tim Hurst on September 19th, 2009

Jay Leno is a car guy. And now that he has a new show, he is bringing some of that enthusiasm for cars along with him -- electric cars in particular. Watch as Jay gives a tour of the new green car test track and then as Drew Barrymore takes the inaugural spin.

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Posted in Autos, Offbeat 0 Comments

Wind Turbine Tower Falls From Truck, Breaks Road

by Tim Hurst on September 16th, 2009

The cost of moving a complete wind turbine unit generally varies from roughly $100,000 to $150,000 — but this one will likely cost a little more.

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Posted in Energy, News, Offbeat, Transportation 0 Comments

StatoilHydro Launches First Full Scale Floating Wind-Turbine

by Tim Hurst on September 9th, 2009

Norwegian energy giant, StatoilHydro (NYSE: STO) inaugurated its much-anticipated Hywind floating wind turbine pilot project Tuesday, six miles off the coast of Southwest Norway in the North Sea.

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Posted in Concept + Innovation, Energy, Science + Tech 12 Comments

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: A Technophile’s Dream? [video]

by Tim Hurst on September 3rd, 2009

The Ford Fusion still trails the Honda Accord and the leading Toyota Camry, but it is making up ground quickly -- not a bad showing for the new kid in town. Cnet reviews the 2010 Ford Fusion.

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Posted in Autos, Featured 1 Comment