http://www.youris.comyouris.com Researchers are investigating how to make diesel-powered trains more eco-friendly. One way is to implement a hybrid energy storage system that both could lower fuel consumption up to 13 percent and reduce harmful idling emissions.Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:21:01 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Hybrid_Energy_Storage_In_Trains_Could_Decrease_Fuel_Consumption.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Hybrid_Energy_Storage_In_Trains_Could_Decrease_Fuel_Consumption.kl How can electric cars increase their driving range before they need to stop and recharge? Traditional batteries cannot keep up with the high storage demand but the complete redesign of lithium ion batteries open up new possibilitiesTue, 31 May 2011 16:23:58 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Nano_Powered_Cars.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Nano_Powered_Cars.kl Researchers are testing different ways of improving rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and nanotechnology plays an important role in the development. The aim is to offer batteries that have fast charge and discharge rates as well as high stored energy per mass. This can make electric vehicles a competitive alternative to petrol-powered vehicles  Thu, 26 May 2011 15:25:27 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Progress_In_The_Development_Of_Rechargeable_Batteries_For_Electric_Vehicles_Through_Nanotechnology.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Progress_In_The_Development_Of_Rechargeable_Batteries_For_Electric_Vehicles_Through_Nanotechnology.kl A new invention by Italian researchers could provide a significant boost in the performance and efficiency of electric cars. “The ILHYPOS supercapacitor can improve the performance of your electric vehicle, particularly the power, efficiency and duration of the battery”, says Mario Conte project coordinator of the European Research Project ILHYPOSThu, 03 Feb 2011 11:28:32 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Tune_Up_Your_Electric_Car.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Tune_Up_Your_Electric_Car.kl The first generation of electric vehicles had limited operating distance, poor acceleration and poor battery life;a new accumulation system - the ILHYPOS supercapacitor - can improve performance, power, efficiency and increase the life of the batteriesFri, 04 Feb 2011 09:17:55 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/A_New_Supercapacitor_To_Improve_Performance_Power_Efficiency_And_Increase_Battery_Life_Of_Electric_Vehicles.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/A_New_Supercapacitor_To_Improve_Performance_Power_Efficiency_And_Increase_Battery_Life_Of_Electric_Vehicles.kl Engineers from 28 research institutions have combined their expertise to make significant improvements to the electric powered car. They worked on fuel cell technology and electric drive systems to build a car which is cost efficient, satisfies the customers and is ready for mass production. Working together within the European research project HySYS, their aim was to create a standard of the improved and newly invented componentsMon, 31 Jan 2011 09:32:19 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Hydrogen_The_Green_Fuel_Of_The_Future.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Hydrogen_The_Green_Fuel_Of_The_Future.kl An aerodynamic shaped plastic truck trailer that is as solid as one made from steel but weighs 1200 kg less: Composite Engineers from an independent research centre in Loughborough, UK, succeeded in the development of a new material that could save up to 15 percent of fuel in freight transportWed, 27 Oct 2010 13:34:30 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/The_Plastic_Trailer.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/The_Plastic_Trailer.kl A new composite material made of plastics, 75% lighter but almost as strong as steel, was created within the EU research project CLEANMOULD. Matthew Turner, composite engineer at EPL Composite Solutions, an independent research centre in Leicestershire, is the project coordinatorWed, 27 Oct 2010 13:28:56 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Matthew_Turner_An_Opportunity_To_Make_Really_Large_Structures_From_Fully_Recyclable_Composites_Reduce_Weight_And_Create_Aerodynamic_Drags_That_Will_Enable_Fuel_Saving_And_Reduction_Of_Emissions.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Matthew_Turner_An_Opportunity_To_Make_Really_Large_Structures_From_Fully_Recyclable_Composites_Reduce_Weight_And_Create_Aerodynamic_Drags_That_Will_Enable_Fuel_Saving_And_Reduction_Of_Emissions.klEngineers and material scientists are putting the car on a diet. Their aim is to make the body lighter and thus save on fuel and C02 emissions. (Jun. '10)Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:12:53 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/The_Super_Light_Car.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/The_Super_Light_Car.klHydrogen as an energy carrier in fuel cells could provide in the next future a solution to worldwide rise of fuel prices. (Jun. '08)Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:57:57 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Hydrogen_Test_Drive.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Hydrogen_Test_Drive.klIn Lille, France, organic waste is now being collected to be transformed into biogas and used as fuel by city public transport. (Apr. '08)Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:51:13 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/I_Drive_with_your_Waste.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/I_Drive_with_your_Waste.kl Our society lacks hydrogen refuelling stations for fuel cell vehicles (FCV’s) and we have a long way to go before obtaining all energy from renewable sources. However, interesting projects are developing in this areaMon, 21 Jun 2010 16:16:53 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Infrastructure_And_Renewable_Energy_For_FCVS.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Infrastructure_And_Renewable_Energy_For_FCVS.klThe fuel cell vehicle (FCV) is one new technology that might be a viable alternative to the predominant vehicle on the road. However, many challenges remain. (Jun. '10) Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:35:27 GMThttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Will_The_Fuel_Cell_Vehicle_Live_Up_To_All_The_Hype.klhttp://www.youris.com/Mobility/EcoVehicles/Will_The_Fuel_Cell_Vehicle_Live_Up_To_All_The_Hype.kl