Green Vehicles’ Triac Available for Preorder
If you environmentally concerned (or even just worried about rising gas prices), you might want to take a closer look at Green Vehicles’ Triac. With a top speed of 80 mph, a 100 mile range, a charge time of six hours (from zero to full), a strong structural steel cage, a five speed automatic transmission, and XM radio, the zero emissions vehicle is a realistic and alluring alternative for many consumers. Additionally, the lithium ion batteries have a lifespan of five years (and can be replaced after those five years). Set to launch in July, the Triac is available for preorder now. The Triacs will retail for $19,995 in July. Click here for more information!
100+ MPG Air Car-Good for your Wallet and the Environment
The Air Car is any environmentally friendly- or monetary conscious- individual’s dream come true. The Air Car can run 100+ Miles for every gallon of gas. How so? It uses compressed air technology. This means that at lower speeds, the Air Car emits only air and no pollutants. At higher speeds, the Air Car uses small amounts of gas and accordingly emits four times less pollutants than the average vehicle. The Air Car can be refilled at home by plugging into a normal power outlet or while it travels at high speeds. Interestingly, the Air Car seats up to 6 people in its tiny body and has 35 cubic ft of trunk room (even though it is small enough to be categorized as a motorcycle in California)! Despite its size, the Air Car is well designed for any accidents- the body is built from fiberglass and the chassis is built from impact-resistant aluminum rods. The Air Car has a 6 cylinder engine, a max speed of 96 miles per hour, and a range of 848 miles.
How long will you have to wait before you can buy an Air Car? Well, you can start pre-ordering in late 2008, and the Air Car will be delivered by late 2009 or early 2010. Even so, at a price of $17,800 for a 6 person vehicle, which doesn’t even include all the savings you’ll get from low gas usage, the Air Car is a real buy! Click here for more information.
Aptera Futuristic Electric/Hybrid Car
In the market for a new car? Take a look at the Aptera: a rather futuristic electric hybrid car. It seats 2.5 people with lots of room for luggage and has very innovative design. The Aptera hits a speed of 60 mph in 10 seconds, and has a max speed of 95 mph. If you’re interested, you can reserve an Aptera for a refundable $500 (they should be produced within a year). Other features of the Aptera include airbags, a rear view camera, GPS navigation, a CD/MP3/DVD Player, RFID Key Fob to start the car, a solar assisted climate control system (powered by the solar panels in the roof of the car) that keeps your car at a comfortable temperature while you’re not in it, and an engine option of Electric or Hybrid.
If you choose the all electric engine, the Aptera will be entirely powered by battery. The battery lasts for an average of 120 miles, and recharges via an 110 volt outlet within hours. The Electric Aptera will cost $26,900.
If you prefer the hybrid model, the Aptera is powered by both battery and gasoline. This extends the range of your Aptera to 300 miles per gallon of gasoline, which is far beyond the reach of any available car. The Hybrid Aptera will cost $29,900.
The Aptera is really an intriguing option for many car owners, especially given the rising prices of gas. Click here to visit Aptera’s website.
Lamborghini Reventon Sure is Shiny
Normally, I’m not that interested by cars. I think of them of the things that get me from Point A to Point B. But, I’ll make an exception for the Lamborghini Reventon. First shown off at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Reventon is the ultimate Murcielago- complete with a V12 engine, and 20 horse power more than the boring old Murcielago LP640. Priced at $1,000,000, only 20 Reventons have been built. The first man to buy me one can marry me. Just kidding. Maybe.
Nokia 8800 Aston Martin Edition
Nokia is releasing a limited edition 8800 Aston Martin Edition cell phone.
The phone will cost around $1400, and on top of having the normal Nokia 8800 phone features (unbelievable thinness, a slender stainless steel case, a sliding feature that reveals a camera, a full colour 208 x 208 display, digital music player, 64 mb of internal memory), the Nokia 8800 limited Aston Martin Edition also has an Aston Martin logo etched into the casing, and comes preloaded with special Aston Martin ringtones and wallpaper backgrounds. So what does $1400 really get you? A pretty big ego boost.