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Pilgrim International begins producing composite RVs

As was just pointed out on this very blog the other day, the Recreational Vehicle (RV) market has been hit extremely hard by the recent rising fuel prices. As you have probably noticed yourself, diesel prices have seen rather unprecedented increases, and it's these large and powerful vehicles which are often used to pull trailers. Manufacturers of RVs which are not powered themselves can do little when it comes to increasing the efficiency of the vehicle doing the heavy lifting, but they can lower the weight of the trailer itself, which, of ... Read more →

The Chevy Volt Concept: the inside story on its super-lightweight construction

Click on the image for a gallery of high-res images of the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt Concept was a true revelation at the Detroit Auto Show in January - a stunning combination of high-tech hybrid ...

How long until we get one? A short history of the ultralight RMI Hypercar

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), a non-profit organisation, was established in 1982 by resource analysts L. Hunter Lovins and Amory B. Lovins in response to the oil crisis of the late 1970s and ...

Pilgrim International begins producing composite RVs 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

As was just pointed out on this very blog the other day, the Recreational Vehicle (RV) market has been hit extremely hard by the recent rising fuel prices. As you have probably noticed yourself, diesel prices have seen rather unprecedented increases, and it's these large and powerful vehicles which ...

The Chevy Volt Concept: the inside story on its super-lightweight construction 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Click on the image for a gallery of high-res images of the Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt Concept was a true revelation at the Detroit Auto Show in January - a stunning combination of high-tech hybrid wizardry and edgy looks. GM received incredible kudos for its efforts and green car fans across the ...

How long until we get one? A short history of the ultralight RMI Hypercar 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), a non-profit organisation, was established in 1982 by resource analysts L. Hunter Lovins and Amory B. Lovins in response to the oil crisis of the late 1970s and early 1980s to examine and consult on energy policy. RMI now has around 40 full-time staff and ...



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