world news Tesla's Elon Musk on the (video) record By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:30:59 +0000 In an interview with MNN, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is candid about his company's finances, the competition, the Model S and its prospects for the future. Full Article Transportation
world news Tesla's Elon Musk on the (video) record, part two By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:12:50 +0000 Tesla CEO Elon Musk is nothing if not outspoken. Here, in the second of three interview segments, he talks about prospects for the company's affordable Model S Full Article Transportation
world news Electric car rentals start next week By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:37:27 +0000 Hertz starts EV car-sharing programs in New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. I take the vehicles for a spin — and witness a cameo from the Charmin bea Full Article Transportation
world news Tesla is suing BBC's 'Top Gear' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:00:13 +0000 Tesla Motors is suing the popular BBC series, 'Top Gear,' over a December 2008 episode that raises questions about the range of the Roadster. Full Article Transportation
world news A rip-roaring first ride in the electric Toyota RAV4 built with Tesla By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:07:07 +0000 I liked this small battery SUV fine, though it exhibited a mysterious slowdown. If charge times are speeded up and the price kept within reason, it should sell. Full Article Transportation
world news Tesla Roadster: The end of an era By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:11:22 +0000 The Tesla Roadster is nearing the end of its production run. Full Article Transportation
world news The top 10 electric cars most likely to succeed By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:35:31 +0000 It's still early as electric and plug-in hybrid cars roll out, but it's time to call likely winners and also-rans. Full Article Transportation
world news 5 things you need to know about green cars By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:58:33 +0000 If you're holding back from buying an electric or plug-in hybrid, read this story. Some of what you think you know may turn out to be wrong. Full Article Transportation
world news Why the Tesla Model X is a home run By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:02:06 +0000 The new electric crossover is a slam-dunk because it's built on an existing platform; and because it takes all the sting out of owning an electric car -- or an Full Article Transportation
world news From Tesla Roadster to Model S sedan By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:44:24 +0000 Alison and her husband Doug are upgrading from the Tesla Roadster to the Model S sedan to accommodate their growing family. Full Article Transportation
world news Tesla's Model S: Off and running By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:50:09 +0000 The rubber is meeting the road, as the keys to the first Tesla sedans are handed to real, live customers. So far, the reaction is ecstatic, but will the company Full Article Transportation
world news George Clooney auctioning his Tesla Roadster By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:08:37 +0000 Cash raised will benefit efforts to monitor the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Sudan. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Ian Somerhalder turns spy for eco-thriller 'Time Framed' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:34:09 +0000 Environmental activist and 'Vampire Diaries' star releases a trailer for his new green-themed web series Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Tesla on a roll, selling more electric cars than anyone else By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 02:05:04 +0000 Tesla made its first profit in the first quarter of 2013, the stock is soaring and Consumer Reports is raving. Full Article Transportation
world news Tesla dramatically expands charging locations, making NY to LA trip possible By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2013 20:41:01 +0000 New network will enable coast-to-coast electric rides and 20-minute charges. CEO Elon Musk is ramping up the timetable. Full Article Transportation
world news Tesla unveils 90-second swap-out battery By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:33:23 +0000 The technology allows motorists to take out the old battery and put in a newly charged one in about one and a half minutes. Full Article Transportation
world news George Clooney's Tesla Roadster left him stranded By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 21:36:05 +0000 Actor tells Esquire magazine that his early-model 2008 Tesla Roadster was not the most dependable vehicle. Full Article Transportation
world news Cruising Tesla still faces bumpy road ahead By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:31:41 +0000 The company's stock is in high gear, its sales exceed expectations and two new models are coming. Tesla is disruptive for sure, but not trouble-free. Full Article Transportation
world news Elon Musk's Tesla Motors says take our tech, please By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:57:28 +0000 Elon Musk went open-source at his other company, SpaceX, years ago. The aim here is to increase the appeal of electric cars in the marketplace. Full Article Transportation
world news London air raid shelter houses carbon-neutral hydroponic farm By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:44:53 +0000 A hydroponic agriculture venture named Growing Underground is based in an air raid shelter 100 feet beneath the streets of London. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news London's Garden Bridge to bring tranquility, foot traffic to the Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:15:57 +0000 Actress Joanna Lumley is behind an urban park/footbridge project in London that's, well, absolutely fabulous. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Quiet Treehouse: A sylvan escape that battles noise pollution By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:49:54 +0000 Make its debut at the Ideal Home Show in London, the Quiet Treehouse includes an array of features that drown out modern life's most irritating noises. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Will London's most visible timepiece get a solar facelift? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:56:22 +0000 British Parliament is striving to reduce its carbon footprint through various efficiency measures, including potentially outfitting Big Ben with PV panels. Full Article Energy
world news Recycled toilet paper purveyor hawks product with birdseed billboard [Video] By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 18:00:38 +0000 British loo roll company Nouvelle erects an outdoor advertisement that doubles as a massive roadside bird feeder. Full Article Sustainable Business Practices
world news London's narrowest residence up for grabs for $750K By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 May 2014 13:00:40 +0000 Although it may not exactly scream widespread appeal, a 99-inch-wide townhouse in London may have found itself a buyer. Full Article At Home
world news Old toothbrushes help to keep this rubbish-built abode stay nice and toasty By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 20:08:06 +0000 Work is completed on Brighton Waste House, proving 'there is no such thing as waste, just stuff in the wrong place.' Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Tour de France kicks off ... in England? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:00:00 +0000 For the first time, organizers moved the first 3 stages of the Tour de France across the English Channel. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
world news Whimsical garden art shines in the world's largest flower show By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:00:00 +0000 In addition to surreal garden installations, the Hampton Court Flower Show hosts talks and demonstrations focusing on environmental issues. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Outdoor living meets the sharing economy at UK's first 'on-demand' garden space By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:50:48 +0000 Will bookable-by-the-hour private garden spaces encourage more cooped up urbanites to step outside? Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news Floating pool concept invites Londoners to take a dip in the Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:30:05 +0000 Wildlife has slowly but surely returned to the formerly foul tideway. Is swimming in the Thames next? Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Lilliputian London home hits the market with a giant-sized price tag By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 20:34:46 +0000 In trendy Barnsbury, a quarter million pounds will get you a flat that's close to all the action and where the toilet is in the shower. Full Article At Home
world news London's iconic phone booths reborn as solar gadget-charging kiosks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:15:56 +0000 A new scheme gives London's iconic-yet-disused phone booths a 21st century makeover as solar-powered gadget charging stations. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
world news Floating toll path would let London cyclists zip up and down the Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:30:03 +0000 With an estimated price tag of nearly a billion dollars, the 7-mile bike highway would help alleviate London's traffic and air pollution woes. Full Article Transportation
world news League of extraordinary vegetables take over London By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000 Growers show off their autumnal bounty at the annual London Harvest Festival Show. Full Article Organic Farming & Gardening
world news College students launch campaign encouraging classmates to tinkle in the shower, not the toilet By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 21:20:12 +0000 If there ever was a reason to invest in a decent pair of shower sandals ... Full Article Responsible Living
world news Vertigo calling: Walkways at London's Tower Bridge outfitted with glass floors By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:10:00 +0000 The just-unveiled glass-bottomed walkways at Tower Bridge offer a dazzling new way to see the city. And, yes, ladies can wear skirts without fear. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Poop-powered airport shuttle bus hits the road in the U.K. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 20:24:50 +0000 Powered by food scraps and sewage, Bio-Bus carries commuters and tourists between Bristol Airport and Bath. Full Article Transportation
world news Garden Bridge likely to blossom over the River Thames (and not everyone's happy about it) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:30:35 +0000 The enchanting yet highly controversial 'magical new green space' has many Londoners fired up over issues of funding, aesthetics and accessibility. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Enjoy a healthier night's sleep in this totally transparent house By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 01:30:23 +0000 Just try not to think about who — or what — might be watching as you settle in for the night. Full Article At Home
world news Residents to enjoy a bike space per bedroom at new London development By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:00:17 +0000 Foster + Partners's 930-unit high-rise development will have enough on-site bike parking to go around and then some. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news 10 fanciful and far-out design concepts for London's new pedestrian bridge By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:30:14 +0000 Squiggles, swoops, spires, waterfalls and some truly otherworldly latticework are just the beginning. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news England's 19th century sea forts are being converted into offshore party hubs By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:30:50 +0000 Let your hair down and party like it's 1899 in a converted Victorian sea fort off of the Isle of Wight. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news England gets its ducks in a row with 'duck lanes' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 18:50:03 +0000 Beyond making way for ducklings, the new lanes are also meant to help humans slow down and be more polite. Full Article Animals
world news Cow poop-powered bus breaks speed record in the U.K. By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 26 May 2015 16:55:40 +0000 With a recorded land speed near 80 mph, this cow pie-powered passenger bus can positively fly. Full Article Transportation
world news Swimmers descend on London's plant-cleaned public bathing pond By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2015 19:20:18 +0000 Would you hop (no diving allowed!) into a chlorine-free urban swimming hole that's open to the public? Full Article At Home
world news Honoring the U.K.'s first female photojournalist By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0000 Christina Broom is widely heralded as the most important women in early press photography. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news London's flamboyant Olympic tower to get white-knuckle new addition By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 14:35:45 +0000 If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide .... Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Acrophobia and aquatics collide at London 'sky pool' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 20:40:04 +0000 Just imagine floating high above the city in a clear-bottomed swimming pool. Or not. Full Article Remodeling & Design
world news Prophetic horsemen sculptures emerge from the River Thames By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Sep 2015 19:20:18 +0000 Jason deCaires Taylor's sculptural commentary on fossil fuels comes and goes with the tides. Full Article Arts & Culture
world news Will moving walkways replace trains on London's Circle line? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:10:01 +0000 Likely not, but it's fun to imagine zipping along a train-less Tube. Full Article Transportation