OLPC XO-3 by fuseproject
by: Dezeen, 2012-01-09 12:46:43 UTC

San Francisco studio fuseproject have unveiled the OLPC XO-3, a tablet computer for the next generation of the One Laptop Per Child project to distribute robust, cheap, self-powered computers for education in the developing world. (more…)

X Hanger by Kfir Schwalb
by: Dezeen, 2012-01-08 09:09:25 UTC
http://www.dezeen.com/?p=184199

GreenBlue Outlines Vision for Closing the Loop on Packaging
by: Greener Design, 2012-01-06 08:00:00 UTC

The final report in GreenBlue's Closing the Loop project scours the globe in search of best practices for maximizing the recovery of used packaging.

Designers Accord 2nd UK Town Hall: January 19!
by: Core77, 2012-01-06 08:00:00 UTC

Join the London design community for the second UK Designers Accord Town Hall in London on Thursday, January 19, hosted by Engage by Design and in partnership with the Design Council in London.

Systems innovation is driving the sustainability agenda; come and discuss how we can create social innovation that generates meaningful change.

6.00-6.15 - Intro
6.15-7.15 - Presentations
7.15-7.30 - Food, wine & break out group workshops
7.30-8.15 - Feedback & future action framework

Design Council
34 Bow Street
London WC2E 7DL
United Kingdom

The event is free, but you need a ticket. Reserve yours now!

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Flatpack Laser Cut lamp Assembles in Minutes With No Tools
by: TreeHugger Design, 2012-01-06 15:30:00 UTC
But I do wonder how long it would last without real hinges

Smart to Reveal ‘For-US’ Ultra Compact Electric Pickup Truck at the Detroit Auto Show
by: Inhabitat , 2012-01-07 01:09:30 UTC

Mercedes-Benz-owned Smart has announced plans to unveil an ultra-compact plug-in electric pickup truck called the For-US at the Detroit auto show next week. The vehicle will use the same platform as a Smart car, but only seat two people and offer cargo in back. The pickup will also feature a docking station for two E-bikes in back, so the driver can charge his electric bikes while traveling to or from a ride. All we know so far is that the electric motor has 74 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque, equivalent to the upper end of Smart’s gas-powered engines, which is enough power to get from Point A to Point B, but definitely not the sort of pull you need to tow things.

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Volkswagen to Unveil Beetle-Inspired Electric Concept Car at the Detroit Auto Show
by: Inhabitat , 2012-01-07 01:13:13 UTC

The Detroit auto show kicks off next week, and Volkswagen already has the newswires buzzing with plans to unveil an all-electric concept car inspired by the Beetle. The company says the car will take styling cues from the Beetle shown here, but it will be different from both that car and the automaker’s previous electric concept the E-Up – in fact, it will not be based on any existing vehicles in VW’s lineup. Volkswagen is also planning to unveil a new hybrid Jetta at the show, which should be notable for its sudden green leanings this year.

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Solar power paying for and powering a Chevy Volt
by: Gizmodo , 2012-01-04 21:53:37 UTC
Few people are getting rich selling solar energy back to the grid, but one homeowner has made enough to pay for his Chevy Volt.

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

Tesla to reveal Model X electric SUV on February 9
by: Gizmodo , 2012-01-06 20:10:33 UTC
Tesla's third car, which the company confirmed will be a seven-seat electric SUV, will make its first public appearance on February 9 at Tesla's new Southern California design facility.

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

Recycled bottles from CES to end up in Ford Focus Electric
by: Gizmodo , 2012-01-06 23:51:29 UTC
That plastic water bottle you toss into recycling bins at CES could end up as the seating material of a 2012 Ford Focus Electric.

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