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Pipistrel d.o.o. Ajdovscina was established in 1987 and is the World leader in development and production of Advanced light aircraft. Such a success was made possible by our progressive thinking and innovative production philosophy: the policy of our aircraft design has been based on aerodynamically clean lines and a perfect surface right from the start. Pipistrel is producting the world's only 2-seat electric powered glider, the Taurus Electro, which, together with the Solar Trailer make a totally emissions free and independed solution for flying. In 2011, with the Taurus G4, team Pipistrel-USA.com won the NASA Green Flight Challenge, smashing the required 200 PassengerMPG by flying a 200 mile course with an average speed of 107 mph and achieving 403 PassengerMPG.
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2011
23 Nov 2011
FDK, Asahi Kasei join in li-ion capacitor JV
FDK and Asahi Kasei today concluded a basic agreement to establish a joint-venture company for the combined operation of a lithium ion capacitor (LIC) business.22 Nov 2011
Would you buy a retro EV?
This year has seen a new phenomenon in on-road electric vehicles - many models of retro scooter.21 Nov 2011
Energy harvesting electric plane trailer
Pipistrel has developed the Solar Trailer®, which can charge-up the Taurus Electro G2 in as little as 5 hours absolutely free of charge and with zero emissions.21 Nov 2011
Visit to Polaris Industries Minnesota
Electric Vehicles Research invests heavily to seek out new insights into the EV industry. In recent weeks that has taken us to Switzerland, Germany and Slovenia. In Switzerland we reported on Swissauto, the latest acquisition of Polaris Industries the $2 billion leader in off road vehicles.18 Nov 2011
Company selection for consumer-focused smart grid offering
Pecan Street Inc. recently announced the companies that will join it in creating a consumer-focused smart grid built around home applications and consumer electronics.17 Nov 2011
Aircraft e-Genius from IFB wins two highly endowed awards
The electric aircraft e-Genius, which was developed at Institut für Flugzeugbau (IFB) of University of Stuttgart, won no fewer than two awards at the Green Flight Challenge 2011.15 Nov 2011
Solar hybrid supertanker saves $60 million per year on fuel
Sauter Carbon Offset Design presents Deliverance, a DynaWing solar hybrid supertanker that qualifies as the largest and by far the greenest post panamax vessel to be built and as such the most economical form of crude oil transport to and from any part of the globe.26 Oct 2011
Latest EV trends and dead ends
Europe's largest electric vehicle show eCarTec, that has just taken place in Munich Germany, was an excellent place to see the latest trends and dead ends in electric vehicles.19 Jan 2011
Energy efficient aircraft - the next 15 years
During the next fifteen years, we shall be in the transition to much more energy efficient, quieter aircraft, with much less pollution and dependence on declining hydrocarbon reserves.