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Solar Petrol Station for Slovenia Concept from Studio 360
While we definitely want EV stations to replace gasoline stations,making existing gas station infrastructure greener is still a good thing to do. Designers over at Studio 360 are proposing a solar-powered gas station for Slovenia, which will be made from natural materials. Located at the southern Bled bypass area, the roof of the serviceand sales [...]
The Stuttgart Solar Train Station
Designed way back in 1997 as part of a large rail redevelopmentproject called Stuttgart 21, the Main Station Stuttgart has begun to see the light of the day. Aimed at restructuring the rail network inStuttgart and constructing a high speed rail line the project envisages a sustainable underground structure right beneath the city center. Thiswould [...]
SunPods to Unveil Solar Powered EV Charging Station
California-based company SunPods Inc., is all geared up to unveil what it calls as the world’s firstfactory-built, solar-powered electric-vehicle charging station at the Cleantech Open event in San Jose this Thursday. Called the “SP-300 Plug-N-Go,” thisgreen charging station is capable of charging two vehiclessimultaneously. It also stores excess energy, which can then be soldback to [...]
Yana solar Charging Station for Electric Vehicles
With fossil fuels diminishing, the future does need vehicles fueledby clean electricity. However, since a major percentage of electricitystill comes from conventional sources, the environmental benefits ofelectric cars are debatable. Designers have started their efforts inproviding stunning designs that will be able to help EV owners chargetheir rides with renewable energy, ensuring CO2-free mobility. The [...]
Voltwerk Introduces New Central Inverter Station
Voltwerk electronics GmbH has released the VIS 400-1200, an inverterstation that includes an integrated medium-voltage transformer and aventilation and monitoring system. The product is available in modelsranging from 400 kW to 1,200 kW (in 100 kW increments). Amedium-voltage switch panel can also be integrated. The station isdelivered with all connection and ventilation devices included, and [...]
Solar Plug-in EV Car Station from Tom Miller
Electric cars might only be good for reducing pollution if theelectricity grid is getting powered up with renewable sources.Industrial designers have thought over the “green” credentials ofelectric cars and have often raised questions on their eco-friendliness. Designer Tom Miller is seeking solutions using solar energy. Tom has come up with a Solar Plug-In Car Station [...]
Geotectura’s Gasoline Station Offering Solar Powered EV Charging
Withthe rise in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid cars on thestreets, it will be important for gasoline stations to adopt the newtrend and equip their stations with EV charging stations. However,since most of the electricity generated in different parts of the worldstill comes from coal-fired power plants, greening the world will takemuch more [...]
2010 Deep Research Report on China PV Power Station
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2010 DeepResearch Report on China PV Power Station" report to its offering. Chinahas become the largest solar cell module producer in the world since2008, and this figure includes the output of Taiwan, which accountedfor 40 percent in the worldwide. Due to the short demand of PV [...]
Solar Hydrogen Fueling Station by Honda
Apart from announcing new hybrids to take on the world’s best, Hondais trying to even better its commitment to green technology byunveiling a solar hydrogen station prototype at the Los Angeles Centerof Honda R&D Americas, Inc., which is intended for ultimate use asa home refueling appliance capable of an overnight refill of fuel cellelectric vehicles. [...]