Dutch marine designers Soel Yachts has created a solar-powered motor boat intended to boost eco-tourism, and it will debut later this year. The SoelCat 12 is a 39-foot catamaran built from lightweight, resilient materials. The boat can reportedly travel up to six knots in complete silence when powered exclusively by its massive onboard solar array, which should make for some pretty smooth sailing, so to speak.

Dutch marine designers Soel Yachts has created a solar-powered motor boat intended to boost eco-tourism, and it will debut later this year. The SoelCat 12 is a 39-foot catamaran built from lightweight, resilient materials. The boat can reportedly travel up to six knots in complete silence when powered exclusively by its massive onboard solar array, which should make for some pretty smooth sailing, so to speak.
http://inhabitat.com/solar-powered-yacht-sails-silently-for-a-cleaner-greener-eco-tourism-experience/?utm_source=googleplus&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SteadyDemand

In the expanding universe of two-dimensional materials, perhaps none have been more tempting than silicon and its 2D version, known as silicene. This work done in Australia could open new doors in semiconductor industry.

In the expanding universe of two-dimensional materials, perhaps none have been more tempting than silicon and its 2D version, known as silicene. This work done in Australia could open new doors in semiconductor industry.

#silicene
http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/materials/breakthrough-in-silicene-production-promises-a-future-of-silicenebased-electronics/?utm_source=nanotechnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=081616

Interesting article on how Google selects its engineers.

Interesting article on how Google selects its engineers.

Originally shared by Guy Kawasaki

I Hire Engineers At Google--Here's What I Look For (And Why)
http://bit.ly/2b6um0j

"Imagine filling up at the pump not with polluting gasoline, but a special type of non-toxic saltwater. And instead of weak horsepower and driving range, the car can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds — with a top speed of 236 mph — and drive for up to 373 miles between fuelings. "

"Imagine filling up at the pump not with polluting gasoline, but a special type of non-toxic saltwater. And instead of weak horsepower and driving range, the car can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds — with a top speed of 236 mph — and drive for up to 373 miles between fuelings. "

Looks great. Hope this comes to production. Would be a game changer.

#ev #eletricalvehicle

Originally shared by Carolanne Wright

A Saltwater Powered Sports Car? It's True — and Europe Just Made it Street Legal

This could be a genuine game changer in the realm of eco-friendly vehicles.

http://wakeup-world.com/2016/08/02/a-saltwater-powered-sports-car-its-true-and-europe-just-made-it-street-legal/

#electriccars #ecofriendly #sustainable #Quant
http://wakeup-world.com/2016/08/02/a-saltwater-powered-sports-car-its-true-and-europe-just-made-it-street-legal/

Excellent article on road bikes. As a casual rider i prefer the endurance models.

Excellent article on road bikes. As a casual rider i prefer the endurance models.

#bikes #roadbike

Originally shared by Josh Ross

Great article covering the different types of road bikes.
https://www.bikeexchange.com/blog/aero-vs-endurance-vs-lightweight

That's an excellent ideia. Workers at construction site would need special protection clothing.

That's an excellent ideia. Workers at construction site would need special protection clothing.

#energy. #solar

Originally shared by Slobodan Gaborović

The world’s most famous and damaging nuclear meltdown is now being considered for the world’s largest solar power plant.
http://electrek.co/2016/07/29/worlds-largest-solar-power-plant-planned-for-chernobyl-nuclear-wasteland/

This is it. See the videos

This is it. See the videos

#bike

Originally shared by Richard Darell

Now THAT'S a BIKE!
http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/cyclotron-spokeless-smart-bike/

Interesting design for a truck using 6 eletrical motors instead of a diesel motor. less pollution and the business model is rather innovative. however it is a bit too big for European market. It could not fit in some of our roads and cities. Lets see if they manage to deliver what they promise.

Interesting design for a truck using 6 eletrical motors instead of a diesel motor. less pollution and the business model is rather innovative. however it is a bit too big for European market. It could not fit in some of our roads and cities. Lets see if they manage to deliver what they promise.

#auto

Originally shared by dadbeat#1113 b
http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/nikola-electric-trucks-tesla-revolution.html/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Autos%20Daily%202016-06-18&utm_term=Autos%20Daily

Interesting ideia for a people mover. The trial will start in Washington and other cities later this year. I wonder how long battery will last.

Interesting ideia for a people mover. The trial will start in Washington and other cities later this year. I wonder how long battery will last.

#ev
http://phys.org/news/2016-06-olli-3d-self-driving-minibus-road.html

Parceria Portuguesa para a Agua was kind to invite me to participate at the specialised training "Contratação em Países em Desenvolvimento - o sector da água e o mercado das multilaterais". I lectured on project management and risk management. The participants were excellent making this event vey enjoyable.

Parceria Portuguesa para a Agua was kind to invite me to participate at the specialised training "Contratação em Países em Desenvolvimento - o sector da água e o mercado das multilaterais". I lectured on project management and risk management. The participants were excellent making this event vey enjoyable.

Good news. Fours days with renewable energy. Hope this summer we will beat this local record again.

Good news. Fours days with renewable energy. Hope this summer we will beat this local record again.

#renewable #pv
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/may/18/portugal-runs-for-four-days-straight-on-renewable-energy-alone?CMP=share_btn_tw

Very interesting to see how PV energy cost keeps dropping.

Very interesting to see how PV energy cost keeps dropping.

#PV #solar

Originally shared by David Fuchs

I am going to leave this sitting here for discussion ...

btw, this is a chart showing PV solar cheaper than coal.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-03/solar-developers-undercut-coal-with-another-record-set-in-dubai

Very interesting prototype. Let's see if this project goes ahead.

Very interesting prototype. Let's see if this project goes ahead.

#auto #ev

Originally shared by David Fuchs

This is an interesting concept for a car. It may look tiny but it is 6 feet (2 m) tall, has a passenger isle, rear opening door, and a second verions is designed that is 70 cm (~4 ft) longer with a thrird row of seats. Looks like it would suck in an impact, but that is what crash test dummies are for.
http://www.mirrowcars.com/