Bamboo is one of those surprisingly strong and versatile materials that often goes overlooked. It is so strong that in China, they even use it for construction scaffolding. So why not build a car from bamboo? Well, someone did.
Fiat Announces Split w/ Fiat
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As of January 1, the Italian industrial giant Fiat will be split into 2 companies: Fiat and Fiat Industrial, each with a new logo (above) and a more dedicated focus to their respective areas of expertise. For its part, Fiat will focus on the automotive industry, moving forward with a renewed focus on its core [...]
Government Buys One-in-Four GM or Ford Hybrids
December 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
Hybrid sales haven’t been great lately, though it isn’t for a lack of help. The U.S. General Services Administration has bought at least 14,584 hybrids from Ford and GM, about a quarter of the hybrids sold between the two companies.
Energy Secretary Says U.S. Mustn’t Fall Behind China in Green Energy
December 1, 2010 By 3 Comments
When the Soviet Union fell, America was the lone superpower left. Yet in the Far East, a Dragon of Sustainable Energy is rising. Energy Secretary Steven Chu says the U.S. can’t fall behind China in the Green Energy Race.
