Comments on: THE ALGAE-FILLED HUMMER O2 http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:17:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: A Green Hummer? Huh?http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-58942 A Green Hummer? Huh? Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:20:12 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-58942 [...] parked, releasing oxygen to the atmosphere.  To see a few more photos of the Hummer O2, check out this post on [...] [...] parked, releasing oxygen to the atmosphere.  To see a few more photos of the Hummer O2, check out this post on [...]

]]> By: Christopher Barneshttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-38760 Christopher Barnes Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:10:04 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-38760 This Hummer is so awesome! I personly want one of these. Keep the designing up and working! This Hummer is so awesome! I personly want one of these. Keep the designing up and working!

]]> By: Cgeershttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-34043 Cgeers Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:33:30 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-34043 well... if you search you'll see the military has already produced a hybrid H1. Electric motors propel it and it has batteries to enable it to run in stealth mode. It is absolutely silent except for the tires on the road. The batteries are charged by an onboard diesel engine. Hence, hybrid. AWESOME. Will we see it? Probably not. well… if you search you’ll see the military has already produced a hybrid H1. Electric motors propel it and it has batteries to enable it to run in stealth mode. It is absolutely silent except for the tires on the road. The batteries are charged by an onboard diesel engine. Hence, hybrid. AWESOME. Will we see it? Probably not.

]]> By: Justinhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-21335 Justin Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:09:13 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-21335 HOWEVER: here's a good book for pondering "Carfree Cities" - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9057270420/sr=1-2/qid=1154623337/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&tag2=metaefficient-20 HOWEVER: here’s a good book for pondering “Carfree Cities” – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9057270420/sr=1-2/qid=1154623337/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&tag2=metaefficient-20

]]> By: carlsonmilliss on adaptive reuse » Blog Archive » Silly seasonhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-21306 carlsonmilliss on adaptive reuse » Blog Archive » Silly season Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:42:25 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-21306 [...] And while we are on the subject of real men, would real men drive a hummer that has been pimped for a greener image? A hydrogen powered hummer with algae filled panels that exude oxygen? Or would a real man recognise this sort of cretinous gimmickry is the the automobile industries way of laughing at its critics? [...] [...] And while we are on the subject of real men, would real men drive a hummer that has been pimped for a greener image? A hydrogen powered hummer with algae filled panels that exude oxygen? Or would a real man recognise this sort of cretinous gimmickry is the the automobile industries way of laughing at its critics? [...]

]]> By: Justinhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-21228 Justin Tue, 19 Dec 2006 01:47:28 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-21228 I'd drive it! Quote= Do we really need cars if our cities and towns are well designed? = Unquote. Our cities and towns are already "designed", and there's no changing them, so forget that. We will ALWAYS need personal transportation. So, I'm all for experimentation and innovation. I’d drive it!
Quote= Do we really need cars if our cities and towns are well designed? = Unquote. Our cities and towns are already “designed”, and there’s no changing them, so forget that. We will ALWAYS need personal transportation. So, I’m all for experimentation and innovation.

]]> By: Dominic in montrealhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-20376 Dominic in montreal Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:48:03 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-20376 Basically GM paid a design outfit to greenwash their biggest target. They didn't really have much choice though, all the other big car companies were entering the compo, and the hummer is the damocles' sword hanging over any eclology claims by GM. If they hadn't commercialised the design they !- wouldn't have sold so many that people would get so pissed at running across the damn things all the time, and 2- it would have a had a non-marketing reason to exist.100km? You've got to be joking, sounds more like an un-conscious decision to me. my 2¢ Basically GM paid a design outfit to greenwash their biggest target.
They didn’t really have much choice though, all the other big car companies were entering the compo, and the hummer is the damocles’ sword hanging over any eclology claims by GM.
If they hadn’t commercialised the design they !- wouldn’t have sold so many that people would get so pissed at running across the damn things all the time, and 2- it would have a had a non-marketing reason to exist.

100km? You’ve got to be joking, sounds more like an un-conscious decision to me. my 2¢

]]> By: Thibauthttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-19449 Thibaut Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:00:01 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-19449 Plain nonsense. Why not start by downsizing the vehicule itself ? It would require less energy to be moved around. Consuming less energy is the real challenge, it's not where it comes from. Plus this looks more like a Massey Fergusson truck than a car for two to four persons. Plain nonsense. Why not start by downsizing the vehicule itself ? It would require less energy to be moved around. Consuming less energy is the real challenge, it’s not where it comes from.
Plus this looks more like a Massey Fergusson truck than a car for two to four persons.

]]> By: Rohttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-19442 Ro Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:44:45 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-19442 jph, it's quite true what you're saying, but sometimes career changes involves working in another town or city. And leaving the current home, with connected social environment (family, friends) and facilities, is not so easy as it seems. I travel around 100km to and from work. It's a daily trip which involves traffic jams and congestion. I'm getting tired of it, that's for sure, but it was a conscious decision of me to work where I work. I'm not staying here forever though. :)Maggie, that will mostly depend on the quality of public transportation, especially to 'remote' areas. There will always be people who are dependent on cars, I reckon. jph, it’s quite true what you’re saying, but sometimes career changes involves working in another town or city. And leaving the current home, with connected social environment (family, friends) and facilities, is not so easy as it seems. I travel around 100km to and from work. It’s a daily trip which involves traffic jams and congestion.
I’m getting tired of it, that’s for sure, but it was a conscious decision of me to work where I work.
I’m not staying here forever though. :)

Maggie, that will mostly depend on the quality of public transportation, especially to ‘remote’ areas.
There will always be people who are dependent on cars, I reckon.

]]> By: Maggie van Rooyenhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-19367 Maggie van Rooyen Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:08:35 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-19367 Interesting. Depending on price it could be a very expensive toy lasting only 5 years. The question is: Do we really need cars if our cities and towns are well designed? Interesting. Depending on price it could be a very expensive toy lasting only 5 years. The question is: Do we really need cars if our cities and towns are well designed?

]]> By: Mike Swimmhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-19360 Mike Swimm Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:01:07 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-19360 Another pathetic attempt at greenwashing the Hummer.I don't care if new Hummers are designed to run on gentle hugs and childrens laughter, they are still too big and too wasteful. GM should be focusing on something that works today. Like a plug-in carbon fiber sedan that can run on pure electricity around town and gas or diesel for an extended trip. We could have them on the road in a matter of months not decades.We need a little more leadership and a little less "innovation". Another pathetic attempt at greenwashing the Hummer.

I don’t care if new Hummers are designed to run on gentle hugs and childrens laughter, they are still too big and too wasteful. GM should be focusing on something that works today. Like a plug-in carbon fiber sedan that can run on pure electricity around town and gas or diesel for an extended trip. We could have them on the road in a matter of months not decades.

We need a little more leadership and a little less “innovation”.

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-19357 David Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:21:42 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-19357 Perhaps the name Hummer and everything is stands for could biodegrade within 5 years... now that would be progress. Perhaps the name Hummer and everything is stands for could biodegrade within 5 years… now that would be progress.

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-19347 Todd Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:36:53 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-19347 By the exploded diagram, it looks as though this could possibly be shipped in flatpack-ish form to dealers who have an assembly facility on-site. Of course that method could/would reduce shipping costs by maximizing units-per-delivery, it'd localize assembly and post-sale maintenance jobs and could localize the recycling processes. The opening "like a flower" is a great concept but, as if Hummers didn't take up so much room already, we'll have to double the size of parking spaces at the grocery store. Interesting attempt at closing the loop though. By the exploded diagram, it looks as though this could possibly be shipped in flatpack-ish form to dealers who have an assembly facility on-site. Of course that method could/would reduce shipping costs by maximizing units-per-delivery, it’d localize assembly and post-sale maintenance jobs and could localize the recycling processes. The opening “like a flower” is a great concept but, as if Hummers didn’t take up so much room already, we’ll have to double the size of parking spaces at the grocery store. Interesting attempt at closing the loop though.

]]> By: Christoper P.http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-19334 Christoper P. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:39:11 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-19334 Gee whiz (yawn). If it opened up to a fish bowl, GM could reclaim the "retro" look from Daimler-Chrysler, because it has "fins"! Better if they had wrapped an H3 with a biodiesel plug-in hybrid drive system in a thin-film PV skin.... There's innovation and then there's eye-candy.... Gee whiz (yawn). If it opened up to a fish bowl, GM could reclaim the “retro” look from Daimler-Chrysler, because it has “fins”! Better if they had wrapped an H3 with a biodiesel plug-in hybrid drive system in a thin-film PV skin…. There’s innovation and then there’s eye-candy….

]]> By: dughttp://www.inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/comment-page-1/#comment-19333 dug Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:36:46 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/2006/12/12/the-algae-filled-hummer-o2/#comment-19333 personally, jph, i don't want to be tied to one location for employment. where i live is very important, where i work is secondary. and i'm not braindead. personally, jph, i don’t want to be tied to one location for employment. where i live is very important, where i work is secondary. and i’m not braindead.

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