The Daily Five: Wednesday, 02 December, 2009
Toyota Hybrid Sports Car; Hydro-Quebec; UKEco 60v Electric Scooter; Solar Powered Knit Hat; Vectrix lives again
Toyota Developing Mid-Engined Hybrid Sports Car Toyota may bring the MR2 back as a hybrid called the MR-S, and would employ a custom version of the Toyota Prius’ hybrid powertrain.
Hydro-Quebec’s Green Power Export Plans Hydro-Quebec’s move last month to boost its power exports to the United States by acquiring New Brunswick Power’s transmission lines has raised eyebrows in New England, where renewable energy ventures would face stiff competition from low-cost hydro generated north of the border.
UKEco 60v 2000watt Electric Scooter If you hate cycling in a city, but don’t want a car or motorbike, then these new UKEco Electric Scooters are worth looking at. On a single charge, the scooters can go up to 40 miles, and reach speeds of up to 30mph. I am considering getting an EV next summer for use around town…
Solar Powered Knit Hat and Gloves Keep You Warm for Winter hese ingenious accessories offer a way to keep warm using the power of the sun! Called Endless Warm, the smart set includes gloves and a hat adorned with paper-thin solar panels.
Vectrix lives again, has lithium future Another electric scooter – The Vectrixes of the future will come will a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4) battery that should improve range and eliminate some of the problems buyers have had with the original chemistry.


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