Groundbreaking Solar Impulse plane on the “Across America 2013” mission

“Our airplane is not designed to carry passengers, but to carry a message.” Bertrand Piccard Great news from the experimental Solar Impulse plane, which we follow with interest, impatience and curiosity. The solar-powered groundbreaking Swiss aircraft is ready to make a coast-to-coast flight across the United States. The project’s ultimate goal is to fly around … Read more

Electric tuk-tuks or “E-trikes” to cut burgeoning city pollution in Asia

Tuk-tuks or auto rickshaws, a cross between a motorbike and a tricycle, are a common means of public transportation in Asia and a serious source of pollution as the vehicles have small, petrol-powered engines. Tokyo’s startup Terra Motors, the No.1 electric motorcycle company in Japan, wants to help electric vehicle transport go green from the … Read more

Ever Monaco 2013 ecological car show – a real showcase for sustainable mobility

  The Principality of Monaco is known for an ambitious goal of carbon neutrality in 2050, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 % in 2020, and by 80% in 2050. It’s no wonder that an exclusive trade fair for sustainable mobility takes place in Monaco. The 8th edition of Ever Monaco, the … Read more

2013 World Green Car unveiled

2013 World Green Car is Tesla Model S. Tesla Model S, the Renault Zoe and the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid? Which one is greener? This year winner of 2013 World Green Car award is Tesla Model S. At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation, the electric car … Read more

The world needs science, science needs women. “UNESCO For Women in Science” celebrates its 15th anniversary

  Throughout the world, exceptional women are at the heart of major scientific advances. For 15 years, they have received our support to continue to move science forward and to inspire future generations. Each year, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program honors and brings together remarkable women whose research contributes to changing the world: … Read more

Lotus Mobile – world’s first mobile solar ‘flower power’.

Monarch Solar Vehicle Van: At last solar goes versatile and personal It tracks the sun, folds up at night and has beautiful “solar petals” just like the lotus flower that inspired it. Lotus Mobile is the world’s first mobile solar ‘Flower Power’. “Nature is a continual source of inspiration for innovation,” says Joseph Hui, Founder/CEO of … Read more