All aboard the big green bus
You'd expect the Aussies to know a thing or two about harnessing the power of the sun, and sure enough Adelaide in Australia has become the first city to introduce an entirely solar-powered bus to its fleet. Looking much like a normal bus, the 'Tindo' (from the Kaurna name for 'sun') will carry passengers for free around the city centre, and will re-charge as it goes.
Unlike most 'solar' vehicles, the bus has no conventional engine, so it's 100% solar, not hybrid. This makes it a very quiet and smooth ride and doesn't belch out smoke for any passing pedestrians or cyclists. If only we had enough daylight in London, I'd love to see the buses over here sometime soon! [Via EcoFriend]
