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Worldwatch Institute study expects number of countries running high-speed rail nearly to double by 2014

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By 2014, high-speed trains will be operating in nearly 24 countries, including China, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, and the United States, up from 14 countries today. Two-thirds of this fleet is found in just five countries: France, China, Japan, Germany, and Spain. The rise in HSR has been very rapid.

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Kia introduces two e-bike prototypes at Geneva

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mph) thus complying with EU regulations. The City is intended as a universal design with its step-through frame, rear-mounted battery, 28-inch wheels and mud-flaps for the broadest appeal. Both the City and MTB models feature the same drivetrain and power pack, weigh around 20 kg (44 lbs) in total, and have a top speed of 25 km/h (15.5

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Japan's Tokai Challenger Wins The 2009 World Solar Challenge

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Carrying the regulation-maximum 6 square meters of solar cells and reaching speeds of up to 94 mph, the Solar-powered Tokai Challenger built by a team from Tokai University, Japan, has fought it's way across 3000 kilometers of Australian desert ahead of the pack to take first place in the premier "challenge class" of the 2009 World Solar.

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Toyota Formally Announces Introduction of Plug-in Prius Into Key Markets, Targeting Tens of Thousands in Public Sales in Two Years

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The all-electric range of the Prius Plug-In (23 km) will cover more than 50% of distances driven by single cars each day in Japan, according to Toyota. Approximately 600 units will be introduced in Japan, the United States, and Europe over the first half of 2010, for use by governments and businesses. Click to enlarge. 75% or greater.

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Urban Transport System Incorporating “Roller Coaster” Principles

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Japan for Sustainability. The Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo (IIS), and Senyo Kogyo Co. The Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo (IIS), and Senyo Kogyo Co. Eco-Ride prototype. Click to enlarge.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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mph)—but more important on the rugged surface of the moon are the vehicle’s off‑road capabilities and ability for safe orientation. The key competitor teams for PT Scientists that also received milestone prizes are: Astrobotics (USA), Moon Express (USA), Hakuto (Japan) and Team Indus (India). The theoretical maximum speed is 3.6

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2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show; First Li-ion Battery Traction Battery Developed by Toyota and PEVE

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When fully charged, the vehicle is targeted to achieve a maximum electric-only range of approximately 13 miles and will be capable of achieving highway speeds up to 60 mph in electric-only (charge-depleting) mode. Using approximately 150 conventional hybrids (mostly Prius), the field test vehicles logged well over a million combined miles.