Swoop
17th August 2010, 11:20
From a global point of view, this approach to technology is staggering. The impact that China will make on the planet and how humans move around is on the point of massive change.
The public transport systems are interesting as well. At 9.55 The World Expo is covered and the bus system is what any of our larger cities could use immediately. 500,000 people to be moved each day around the site and all done with busses that have fast charge (supercapacitor) systems when the bus stops to let passengers on/off.
All with zero emissions...
The leafy car ("Yez") has solar and wind turbine (in the wheel spinners) generation. Photosynthesis capability in the production versions is planned and assists in creating cleaner air. Greenies will love it, but it looks like Fred Flintstone's car and you obviously get wet when it rains.
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Worth a watch.
(OK. The leafy car is a bit weird looking, but the tech side is to be appreciated).
The public transport systems are interesting as well. At 9.55 The World Expo is covered and the bus system is what any of our larger cities could use immediately. 500,000 people to be moved each day around the site and all done with busses that have fast charge (supercapacitor) systems when the bus stops to let passengers on/off.
All with zero emissions...
The leafy car ("Yez") has solar and wind turbine (in the wheel spinners) generation. Photosynthesis capability in the production versions is planned and assists in creating cleaner air. Greenies will love it, but it looks like Fred Flintstone's car and you obviously get wet when it rains.
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Worth a watch.
(OK. The leafy car is a bit weird looking, but the tech side is to be appreciated).