Verdier’s Stylish Solar-Powered Eco Camper

What with gas prices being as high as they were this summer, we didn’t go on as many road trips as we would have liked to. If we had a camper like the Verdier Solar Powered Camper, we definitely

IS IT GREEN?: ZipCar

One of the great perpetrators of the United States’ wastefulness is urban sprawl, which leads to SOV (single occupancy vehicle) disorder. Many Americans drive to work, and we usually don’t

TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: The 170 MPH Steam Car

This svelte steam powered car was created using salvaged parts (including tea kettles) and is capable of achieving speeds of 170mph! Developed by Edward Montagu and created by a team of graduate students

Californians Vote Yes on 800 Miles of High Speed Rail!

Barack Obama’s election to the presidency wasn’t the only sustainable choice on the ballot last Tuesday. Californians voted in favor of an 800 mile high speed train system that will stop in

7 Bad Habits of Eco-Design Driven Consumers

Inhabitat is proud to present our readers with the world’s most exciting developments in future-forward design. Still, the stunning array of beautiful green furnishings and stylish products

TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: The Ultimate Aero EV

Innovative Bike Racks Unveiled in NYC

Recently a fresh crop of innovative bike racks sprung up at Astor Place in New York, and Core77 was on the scene to document the affair with some great photos! The 10 racks on display were selected as

WEST COAST GREEN: Hybrid Scooter gets 180MPG

California-based ELV Motors showcased several slick electric scooters at West Coast Green, but they stole the spotlight with their VKM 50 hybrid that gets about 180 mpg. Its 49cc gasoline engine powers a

The Car of the Future: Designing a Smarter Vehicle

RCA Concept car by Joonas Vartola What intelligent new systems will the cars of tomorrow feature? Recently we were asked by Best of the Green Web to compose our thoughts about the future of personal

TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: Rest in Peace SUV

For car manufacturers, creating a green vehicle is finally no longer a case of fulfilling the needs of a small niche market; nor is it a case of having a token nod to sustainability in the lineup for

Transportation Tuesday: May is Bike Month!

If you have a bike, and have always wanted to ride it to work, get ready to give it a go. The League of American Cyclists is gearing up for Bike-to-Work week, which is running from May 12 to the 16th

Solar + Hydrogen Power Interstate Rail coming to Michigan!

What do you get when you combine the innovation of MagLev technology with solar power, hydrogen fuel, and a futuristic aesthetic? The Interstate Traveler Hydrogen Super Highway, or the Traveler- a

Transportation Tuesday: ZiPee Electric Scooter

Meet the ZiPee, a cute and functional electric scooter and one solution the UK’s pollution problem (ZiPee stands for Zero Input of Pollution from Emissions into the Environment). The ZiPee is a

TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: The Toyota RiN

The Toyota RiN has been unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show as the ultimate healthy living automobile. Instead of stressing the high-performance aspects of the vehicle, Toyota wants RiN drivers to see

APTERA Diesel-Electric Hybrid Car On Sale Now!

The Aptera (Greek for “wingless”) is an environmentally-friendly car that’s as clean and green as it is fantastically futuristic. The three-wheeled hybrid, which offers an all-electric

TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: Top 6 Sexiest Cycles

Last week we brought you our Top 5 Sexiest Sports Cars, and while there is no doubt that all of the cars we featured are beautiful and innovative, the sexiest and most sustainable form of transportation

TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY STARTS TODAY!

Regardless of your occupation, age, or travel habits, it’s safe to say that almost all citizens of our contemporary world have the need to get from Point A to Point B. We’re not going to stop

BIKE SHARING TO SAVE CITIES

If you live in a large city, such as Sydney, New York, or Paris, odds are that you have faced the very serious problem of automotive congestion in the downtown areas. There are a few solutions that so far

THE ALGAE-FILLED HUMMER O2

Wouldn’t it be great if all the nasty gas-guzzling Hummers of the world could be replaced by a clean green vehicle that produces oxygen and is completely recyclable? If General Motors is able to

ECO-TRANSPORTATION SHOW IN CHICAGO

Hybrids, electrics, and Twikes, oh my! Last week’s Eco-Transportation show in Chicago left visitors in awe at the wide array of safe, efficient, and environmentally-friendly transportation options on