Category Archives: Transport

NZ plans to eliminate fossil fuels from transport systems

Posted on 4 February, 2021 by Eclipse Now

New Zealand *starts* to make baby-steps into enabling walkable and cycling communities – but there is so much more they could do – and all of us in the Western World. New Urbanism = a tram stop in a town … Continue reading →

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Tesla Boring tunnels to replace long distance trains for cargo?

Posted on 29 December, 2019 by Eclipse Now

OK, so digging a long tunnel underground instead of using a surface train sounds like an expensive way to go. Except, watch this, and do the math with him. The fact that this is a one-lane tunnel and the pumped … Continue reading →

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“In the next 17 years, Sydney’s population is expected to grow by 1.5 million people”

Posted on 24 November, 2019 by Eclipse Now

Hang on, don’t we have a water crisis? A bushfire crisis? I mean, I’m convinced that with the right technology deployed we can feed a world of 10 billion, but don’t we have to deploy that first? And if ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Farming, New Urbanism, Population, Trains, Transport, Water | Leave a comment

Cybertruck

Posted on 23 November, 2019 by Eclipse Now

Ah, now I get it. It’s an affordable 100% electric high spec stainless steel scratch resistant ute that carries 1.6 tons of cargo. (And can tow 7 tons in a trailer.)0-100 in 2.9 seconds: speed of sports car, body of … Continue reading →

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Just added this Vox piece on cycling to summary pages

Posted on 9 September, 2018 by Eclipse Now

Hi all, as you know my ‘summary pages’ on the main navigation bar are a summary of my favourite greenie technologies and cultures so far. Media sources investigate these from time to time and release better video’s explaining them. So … Continue reading →

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