Inhabitat Week in Green: An EV that could last a million miles, and more!

Here's something we never thought we'd hear: Wind farms in Texas are generating too much energy -- and some utilities are actually giving it away for free. In other news, the world's largest nuclear fusion reactor is set to switch online this month, and it could unlock the key to limitless cheap electricity. Clean energy is on the rise around the world: A new study shows that renewables account for half of all power plants built in 2014, Taiwan is building the world's largest dual axis solar tracker station and a Swiss company built a giant machine that sucks up CO2 and transforms it into electricity.

Tesla makes the world's best electric cars -- and they're about to get even better. This week Elon Musk announced that the automaker is working on a next-gen electric motor that lasts a million miles. Meanwhile Local Motors has developed the world's first 3D printed production car, which they're planning to launch next year. As the Volkswagen emissions scandal deepens, the company is working to make amends with its customers: This week it announced that it will offer every TDI owner a $500 Visa gift card and $500 in dealership credit. And Audi is getting ready to enter the plug-in hybrid market next year with the 2016 A3 e-tron -- check out our test drive for a first look.

Have you ever been stuck behind a slow walker on the street? It's an infuriating experience, which is why Liverpool just created the world's first fast walking lanes. Los Angeles also upgraded its urban infrastructure with high-tech LED street lamps that can keep cell service running after an earthquake. Leeds, England is working on a network of futuristic flying drones that swoop down to repair potholes in city streets. And the Croatian city of Zadar has built an incredible Sea Organ that uses waves to make beautiful music. Finally, from the realm of wearable tech, MIT is creating self-ventilating activewear from living bacteria and the Kiband is a Bluetooth smart bracelet that keeps tabs on your kids.