http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:15:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/frito-lay-plans-to-deploy-fleet-of-electric-delivery-trucks.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:30:25 +0000 The vehicles generate zero tailpipe emissions and can run up to 100 miles on a single charge.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/6-sexy-electric-cars-hitting-the-streets-in-2012-headlines.html Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:30:36 +0000 These cars will help define the cutting edge of style and low-impact transportation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/psfk-picks-top-five-apps-of-the-week-3.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:48:51 +0000 A roundup of the latest, most fascinating apps we've learned about this past week.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/ibm-develops-electric-car-charging-app.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:52:57 +0000 The pilot project, with Swiss electricity provider EKZ, allows consumers to monitor their vehicle's battery and view energy costs using mobile devices.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/car-hire-company-says-it-needs-more-electric-vehicles.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:50:36 +0000 Hertz has had electric car rental programs in the US and the UK for a year, and sees big demand from corporations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/need-to-know-10-must-read-posts-of-the-week-vol-12.html Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:25:42 +0000 A Bing Initiative: A weekly round-up of the top ten most popular posts on PSFK--from culture to technology, art to business, this list has it all.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/nissans-electric-vehicle-charger-can-fully-recharge-a-car-in-ten-minutes.html Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:14:03 +0000 The manufacturer unveils new charging station, built in partnership with Kansai University in Japan.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/drivers-hook-up-electric-vehicles-to-power-grid-to-earn-money.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:40:57 +0000 Green technology company NRG Energy and the University of Delawarehave created a system to take charge from EVs to even out the power grid.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/nissan-unveils-leaf-to-home-power-supply-system.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:20:34 +0000 As well as charging the vehicle, this system allows the LEAF to supply electricity to a house.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/bmw-e-scooter-concept-for-commuters-pics.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:36:07 +0000 This electric-powered urban vehicle has a range of 100 km and a top speed of almost 40 mph.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/aaa-announces-plans-for-ev-rapid-charging-units.html Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:04:28 +0000 New roadside assistance vehicles in the Northwest will be fitted with mobile charging facilities.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/srk-by-arcimoto-sustainable-automotive-transportation.html Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:53:16 +0000 SRK by Arcimoto is ultra efficient, three-wheel electric vehicle with room for two and race-caliber suspension. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/renault-electric-life-ad-compares-gadgets-with-an-ev-car.html Fri, 27 May 2011 13:16:28 +0000 Eye-catching ad shows everyday gadgets in an alternative reality gas-powered form.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/the-ipod-effect-electric-cars.html Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:16:22 +0000 AN interesting point of view from an Industry expert on why sales of electric vehicles will increase in the coming years.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/over-4000-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-to-be-installed-in-american-cities.html Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:37:05 +0000 Coulomb Technologies is rolling out an ambitious plan to build a large network by 2011.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/zero-emission-vehicle-syncs-with-dedicated-mobile-app.html Mon, 17 May 2010 16:15:12 +0000 Nissan has revealed how their zero-emission vehicles will communicate with Leaf owners' mobile phones.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/teslas-next-generation-battery-packs.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:02:30 +0000 Panasonic and Tesla, have come together to create a new kind of EV battery.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/electric-vehicle-charging-station-in-brooklyn.html Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:37:36 +0000 Beautiful Earth Group has opened an electric car charging station in Red Hook, Brooklyn.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/video-yikebike-personal-electric-vehicle.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:50:34 +0000 The YikeBike is a new personal electric vehicle created for urban travel. It's able to reach a top speed of 20km/h, weighs 9.8 kilograms, and can fold up for easy transportation when not in use.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/swapping-battery-taxis.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:00:16 +0000 Wired magazine points out that Tokyo is planning to test out a new electric vehicle program with its fleet of taxis. By January, a small test group of taxis will be part of a battery swap system created by Better Place. Rather than tether cars to an outlet, vehicles recharge by swapping out batteries at special charging stations. The benefit of using taxis allows for a centralized base of operations built by Better Place. To see how the battery swap functions, watch the minute long video below:]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/electric-car-charging-and-the-dilemma-of-idle-time.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:14:07 +0000 Interesting thought piece over at The Big Money examining the subtle shift that will take place in our habits as we make the transition from gas-fueled vehicles to electric cars. New infrastructure, in the form of “fast-charging” stations, will be needed to meet the growing consumer demand. While the average “fast-charge” may eventually take as little as 15 minutes, that’s still 10 more minutes than the average conventional trip to the gas station. Which is to say, that gap translates into a lot more idle time on our hands. How will our culture of immediacy learn to cope with thisRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/siemens-partners-with-orange-county-choppers-to-build-an-electric-motorcycle.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:23:01 +0000 Siemens has paired up with Orange County Choppers, the custom bike building outfit of TV fame, to build a one-off electric chopper.  The “Smart Chopper” showcases Siemens technology, boasting a 60-mile range and a 100 mph top speed compliments of a 27-hp electric motor.  Charging time is anywhere between 1 and 5 hours depending on the voltage available.  In addition to leveraging Siemens electric technology, the bike also features LED lights compliments of Sylvania, a Siemens subsidiary.  The bike has OCC’s characteristic flair, the least of which is a rear tire that wouldn’t look out of place on a car. Read more...]]>