Sociologist Frank Furedi writes:
Discussions about the future increasingly tend to focus on whether humans will survive. According to green author and Gaia theorist James Lovelock, ‘before this century is over billions of us will die and the few breeding pairs of people that survive will be kept in the Arctic where the climate remains tolerable.’
The Tesla Roadster, Lotus’ foray into the realm of electric cars, has sold out 100 initial pre-orders. All I can say, is I hope someone had my upcoming birthday in mind when they plunked down the $100,000 deposit.
Via Gizmodo!
“This German creation claims a fuel economy of 157 mpg with no fancy hybrid drive train, fuel cells, or plug in paraphernalia. Weighing less than a thousand pounds, the sporty rear-wheel drive 4-seater is designed to be maximally aerodynamic.” The Loremo AG can handle 0-60 in less than 10 seconds, but with a top speed of 100 MPH.
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