Electric roads get real in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is about to ride down Electric Avenue. The city which has ironically doubled its taxes to local businesses during a Covid-19 shutdown, aims to take some progressive measures to make its city smart.
Transportation
Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Around the City
These days, there are more eco-friendly ways to move around, thanks to the launched eco-friendly initiatives.
Solar powered yacht – sails and moors for off-grid escape
Not your dad's houseboat. A movable home that can plunge its support deep into the water against hurricanes, or be brought on land to live off-grid.
Israel’s boring company plans 90 miles of underground trains
The idea of an Israeli subway system always seemed perilous in the height of terror attacks in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. A bus with 20 or 50 people blowing up isn't tolerable, but a mass transit system with an expected 2 million passengers per day, about 1/4 of the country's population? That's what's being planned for Israel. We imagine the terrorist threat is either under control, or we've got bigger fish to fry.
Build and brand your own electric car onto Ree’s flat-packed modular chassis
Ree Automotive, an electric car chassis platform company from Tel Aviv has been named as one of ten game-changing companies by Bloomberg for its novel EV platform – flat, scalable and modular and offers customers full design freedom to create the broadest range of EV and autonomous vehicles for current and future use. REE’s new […]
VIDEO: Israelis 3D print an entire airplane and test pad
The team of students from the Technion in Israel. The big mission is a test pad to launch new, greener solutions for aviation.
Biofriendly’s fuel additive makes dirty fuel burn cleaner
Consider the American company Biofriendly has a fuel additive you get at the pump that scrubs smog and increases fuel efficiency by up to 7%.
Jerusalem cyclists protest lack of bike lanes
Jerusalem. Not a dream city for cycling. It’s many hills, random intersections, cobbled roads, virtually inaccessible Old City, I tried. I really did. I cheated on Tel Aviv and lived in Jerusalem for 2 years. But I could never get around by bike. Despite its difficulty, there are plenty of people who do like to […]
How Risky Is It To Use Public Transportation During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
The coronavirus is spreading at a really alarming rate. There is no sign that this will stop, even if in many Asian countries the spread did slow down. Due to the current pandemic, many governments started to restrict travel. This is a normal way to tackle a pandemic but few people understand why this is […]
Moonshot aviation: Geoffrey Lipman on greening emissions globally
The high environmental footprint of air travel is something that most people are by now well aware of. For anyone who is wondering where the aviation industry is headed next and how to feel about it, Geoffrey Lipman, one of the key figures in the global travel and tourism industry provides some insights.
Thinking of #vanlife to lower your carbon footprint?
The majority of UK road traffic is made up of cars, but that’s only part of the story. An increasing reliance on home delivery and a greater need for services has increased the number of vans on the road. In fact, in 2018 vans made up nearly 16% of total traffic on Britain’s roads. Light […]
The Critical Role of Transportation for Businesses Today
They don't call it shipping for nothing. When you order from an online store consider the environmental impact needed to bring your goods to your home.
As Tel Aviv struggles with dockless scooters, helmets and license plates become mandatory
One of Israel's most well known publicists was killed while riding an ebike (Motti Morel) in Tel Aviv. The city puts stricter regulations on licensing, helmets, recycling and speed. But who will really enforce this? Grandmothers are walking around dazed with blood streaming down their faces. Kids afraid of walking on the sidewalk. Another joke TA?
Yo! Tesla is coming to Israel
Rumors in Israel happen faster than the Internet. I was at my kid’s play last night at school and after it we were talking about what’s the best car to crash in. Unlike in Mediterranean climates like Sicily where people drive small cars for the small narrow lanes in the villages, so many people, seems […]
Fisker gives Musk fans a better electric SUV lease deal
Available in 2021 and to lease less than $40,000 USD, how can anyone (even vegans) resist this all electric option Ocean invented by Fisker.
5 Major Ways That GPS Vehicle Tracking Can Help you Run a Greener Business
The Road Train can help you get better fuel efficiency. Using your GPS can help as well.
How To React When You Are In A Car Accident
You might be more aware by driving an electric or self-driving car, but that doesn't put you above the law. What to do if you get in an accident!
4 Sustainable Ways to Promote Your Business
Companies are always on the lookout for new ways to promote products and services. While a majority of marketing is happening online these days, traditional methods of marketing, including promo materials and branded gifts, are still an important part of any successful modern marketing plan. The downside of creating promo materials and branded gifts is […]
My car has been written off – what should I do now?
Having your car written off is never good news, and it can initially be quite overwhelming. Understandably, therefore, some drivers can find themselves confused about what to do next. If you ever find yourself in the same position, it’s worth knowing that while your car insurers will handle most of the key steps involved, there […]
Hotels in Ireland offer guests electric cars to rent
EasyGo.ie, Ireland’s first privately-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging network, yesterday unveiled Ireland’s most advanced, publicly-available DC charger at the Four Seasons Hotel in Monaghan. The successful installation marks the first deployment of a rapid charger in Ireland on a new site in some time, and the first deployment of a 50kW DC public charger on […]
Buying a New or a Used Car: Which is a better option?
Some of us dream of buying our own car someday – hopefully something electric or hybrid. A car not only makes travel easier but can also be handy in emergency situations. Moreover, a car with exceptional features gives the owner a sense of pride and prestige. With many makes and models of various car brands […]
Holy electric hotrod in a Chevy Camaro
My sister’s boyfriend drove a hotrod car in the late 70s and it was a Camaro. Anytime I hear the word Camaro I remember sitting the back seat on a Texas flag, the music blaring Pink Floyd or Metallica. Today, though Camaro is rejuvenating its image from the gas guzzling and racing days of yore […]
Modern Technology is Helping to Usher in a Greener Tomorrow
Technology, through its broad application across various sectors of industry and regular life, has managed to streamline almost every aspect of modern society, but there is apparently more to it. According to numerous studies, it has been found that the use of modern technology has severely curbed the negative impacts of industrialization on the natural […]
Understanding the Environmental Benefits of Car Removal
Do you have an unwanted car sitting in your yard? Perhaps you have more than one. Those rusting hulks are certainly eyesores, but did you know that they could actually be causing damage to the environment? However, there’s a solution that will get you cash for cars in Perth, but also allow you to protect […]
Exploring Africa by Train
Africa is one of the most visited continents world over. The reason simply being that the continent has a lot to offer. Talk of incredible scenery from Cape to Cairo, ancient cities and buildings, vast tracts of plains housing all sorts of species plus the warm hearts of the African people among many others. Attracted […]