Sunday, August 31, 2008

Human-Power-go green with every little step

This human-powered green vehicle (And it is also painted green just to drive home the point) has been recovered from a giant pile of trash that was found at the city’s dump. The vehicle seems to be some kind of experimental human-powered transportation medium and might have been discarded by the designer as he either did not find it of any substantial use or maybe there were already quite a few akin to this one...

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First Fuel-Cell Powered passenger boat makes grand debut in Germany

Hydrogen producing fuel cells are the ultimate solution to the existing power crisis. If we can indeed produce hydrogen by splitting water in a safe and commercially viable process then all out energy needs might be fulfilled with ease and with no emission of carbon gases. Hence any vehicle powered by fuel cells becomes a priceless asset to the planet...

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Saturday, August 30, 2008

Sustainable Green option for those in need

With human activities across the planet wrecking havoc with natural ecosystems and destroying the balance that exists in nature, we are more likely to face the fury of the planet more often in the coming years. While the planet tries to attain a state of balance, it will lead to more than the normal share of natural disasters cropping up. While one has to wonder how many of these ‘natural disasters’ are man-made, it is also obvious that we need to strap up and be ready to face them...

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The best Electric Sports Car in the making

While architecture and construction is following close behind, both the economic compulsions and ecological pressures have forced the auto world to take up green solutions rather quickly. It is indeed a wise move as that is where the future lies and that is where the cash is going to flow from...

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Cohda’s Crypsis-lighting solution with LED brilliance


With technology taking rapid strides forward in the way lighting is being perceived and used in today’s electronic gadgets, even LEDs are soon becoming a thing of the past. It is interesting to note that it appears as if the majority of the world will not use LEDs commercially and might just skip ahead to OLEDs by the time the technology is commercially viable. Cohda Design Limited though has come up with a very unique lighting system that could change the world...


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Giving a green touch to a Trike


Trikes are slowly but surely starting to replace bikes in many popular circles as they offer both the freedom of a bike and the control of a car. The third wheel really seems to have been a big hit and if you really think about it, it is basically nothing beyond a kids three-wheeler adapted to the adult's use...



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Friday, August 29, 2008

Bonsai tree solar-powered charger


Afther many solar devices in the market, the newest one to make its blotch is a brand new concept labored by Vivien Muller. Unlike a typical solar device, the solar tree has 54 mini, powerful photovoltaic panels that act as leaves which suck energy from the sun to power a gadget...


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Peugeot Loop:automobile with a green spin


Ancient world sports some breathtaking architecture which is way ahead of its time and some of the buildings constructed by ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians were possible because the architects of the time were efficient and innovative enough to use the wheel in the right possible manner.Peugeot Loop? Well, it is the design that has uncanny similarity to the way wheels were used around 2000 years ago...


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Teacher creates solar powered tricycle

Teachers are also spreading awareness about renewable energy among kids. One such person is Ben Vander Heiden, a sixth grade teacher at Woodbridge Elementary School, California and his recent creation is the solar powered tricycle. He says the idea struck him while he was teaching...

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Rail Bikes-new method to tour in Costa Rica

Rail Bikes are bicycles with special attachments that allow them to be ridden directly on the rails. It’s a cool concept that allows a bunch of people to pedal on the rail track whilst exploring. This bicycle is comparatively cheap with the additional benefit of zero damage to the environment.

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Garbage lamp-eco light!


Garbage lamp. Don’t go by the name as these lights beautifully convert polystyrene drinking cups into a practical environment friendly light. Sounds simple but it is also easy to do with the help of a tape, gum and of course plastic plates, bottles and the like. This light exemplifies how a simple idea can be executed into a stunning art piece ideal for house...


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Playground out of recycled waste



Recycling is as important as reducing the wastage of natural sources, and as one explores various unique and special ways of recycling it seems that the developed world is often stumbling upon creations that are already in existence and in use in the developing world...


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Solar power plants in Nevada

It isn’t surprising to see one more such eco-power plant come up just outside Las Vegas. The structure is a 1200 MW solar thermal power facility that aims to see daylight by 2012. Consisting of three 400 MW plants near Overton Airport, it also proposes to upgrade the transmission infrastructure needed to bring the power to the grid. Estimated to power 900,000 homes, this kinda facility promises to render freedom from the imprisoning and agonizing dependence on exhausting fuel and its escalating costs.Further more, the plant aims to leave nix or faintest environmental footprints...

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Audi R8-race version

R8 is the first production Audi bearing the name and genes of a successful racing sportscar and is therefore an excellent base from which to build up our first big customer sport programme, explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich. Ever since the R8 was unveiled we've been inundated with enquiries about a race version. With the Audi R8 we will offer customers a racing sportscar equipped with high-calibre technology and the typical Audi qualities...


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Tequila-powered Vehicles in Mexico

Notorious and beloved all at the same time: the agave. Currently grown primarily to make tequila, agaves have played an important role in the Mexican economy and society since pre-Columbian times.
Today, a small group of Mexicans from the academic and private sectors is keen to leverage decades of field and lab research to attract support and funding for a demonstration Agave-to-Biofuels project...

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Cooling technique-Somalia

This concept has been known to mankind for ages, but the thought of corrugated galvanized iron sheets and sisal sack fabric to create a cooling system to cool camel milk created in Somalia is outstanding. It is a very simple process, as the only thing one needs to do is hang the fabric in a manner that it touches the water, and because of the capillary action water flows down along the sides of the iron...

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Green gym-human power produce energy

"Green gym" is not new,so having more and more gymnasiums adopting this technique certainly is a pleasant surprise.Humans are always trying to figure out interesting ways to utilize renewable energy, and this gave rise to exploring the terrain of a fitness center. Every day tons of people visit gyms and produce tremendous amounts of energy through workouts, and optimally utilizing this to supply power...

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"Pheonix"-furniture from lost trees


The very aptly named “Furniture from Lost Trees” was recently unveiled at the Morton Arboretum and will be on display through September 7th before traveling to other venues. Roughly around 30 pieces on the display were put together by various members of the renowned Chicago Furniture Designers...



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ECO-LIFE NEWS: SuperKraken-protection against sollar radiation

SuperKraken-protection against sollar radiation

Sun is considered next to god, at least for eco folks, as everything can be powered with its ever available, unrestricted energy. However the negative effects of its rays deters me to allow my kids in open when the sun is at its fullest. If only we had a SuperKraken installed in the play area of our complex too.
This play structure works as a space where kids can unleash their imagination. Featuring a geodesic dome crafted from polycarbonate plates which are coated with anti-UV films, it houses marine life themed slides...

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Seat Brisa-Sollar powered car















Brisa is the Spanish word for breeze and fitted with a seat and wheels it becomes Seat Brisa, a solar powered sports car. Taking cue from a small sailing boat that is dependent on natural elements for its mobility, Seat Brista is also supposed to sail over the concrete land but by the power of sun. Nano-fotovoltaic cells within its translucent elastomere shell translate power to a rear wheel mounted motor...

Toyota Fine-S Fuel Cell Sports Car Concept

North American International Auto Show gave auto enthusiasts an eyeful when it came to advanced technology vehicles. One that stood apart from the crowd was revealed by then-president of Toyota Fujio Cho. As the cover was pulled, it was evident the Fine-S – a hydrogen fuel cell exotic with lines that would do Ferrari proud – was no typical concept. It was sleek, forward-thinking, and dare we say it fast looking as well...

BMW hybrid car-X5 model more ecologic that ever


Even BMW company start to use modern concepts about ecologic and green productions.So BMW starts to sell from a year ago this hybrid X5 models.This hybrid model(gasoline-electric),with 3000cm cilindric capacity engine obtain 272 PH...

"The Ray"-eco friendly watch

This watch can be recycled and it also has very little carbon traces and is packaged in a manner that it saves 30% of CO2 emissions. Every watch denotes a certain kind of personality, and this watch apart from its sleek look will shout out loud to the environmentlly concerned person in you. The Ray certainly strikes us as a ray of hope for our problem-filled world.
However the production of this one will be limited, so if you want it,get it now for $500...

Stream-life new car concept-urban anti-pollution car


A new car concept wich keeps the environment at the forefront and has the best interest at its core for urban life is how Streamlife can be described. It is a concept that is made for urban areas with its special defense mechanism working against increasing pollution.

Streamlife car happens to be one that runs on hydrogen fuel and produces water vapor as the only residue after the fuel is burnt thus negating all chances of environmental pollution...

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Xr3,a beauty that will give you 225 milles per gallon

XR3, is a beauty that will give you 225 miles per gallon. With the firm offering $200 worth of construction plans, the whole activity could be a little challenging yet a lot of fun.
Will run either on an electric or a diesel-based hybrid, with a rough estimate of $5000 for the spare parts of an electric replica. The building process could be a little expensive, but only like that the dream come true for all those car lovers who have always wanted to own a custom-made car...

Peugeot 888 green,practical than ever

This is a two-seated car that is able to lie flat on the highway, along with the knack of shrinking down on busy roads to give away space, and make it easy to park it. It was Designed by Oskar Johansen from Norway, this vehicle makes room for your extra luggage in case you are in a mood to pack your bags and leave for a holiday in the countryside.
Wheels are powered by electric motors running off an array of lithium-ion batteries, which are powered by solar energy...

Peugeot Flux:new concept



The Flux, an avant-garde roadster that's equal parts scifi space buggy circa 1972 and Swiss aspirin factory circa now. But despite its sterile aesthetic, we could see ourselves cruising the Corniche, following the post-apocalypse reconstruction period, in one of these things, daughter of an objectivist reactionary by our side, glumly...

Dubai based eco pyramid city-Ziggurat




Egyptians constructed incredible feats of architecture able to weather the test of time, but they had no idea their pyramids would inspire the shape of the latest carbon-neutral super-structure to hit Dubai. Dubai-based environmental design firm Timelinks recently released some eye-catching renderings of the gigantic eco pyramid - aptly named Ziggurat - with plans for its official unveiling scheduled for the Cityscape Dubai event which runs October 6-9 of this year.

Desktop PC's Uses Eensy Weensy Wattage

Computers are getting tiny, but shuttle is putting out one of the smallest I’ve seen around. Just 10” long x 7” wide x less than 3” tall, the X27 mini-PC uses a proportionately tiny amount of energy.
It consumes just 36 watts when active and 23 when idle, compared to the 70-250 watts regular-sized desktops use. So it is like having a laptop without the keyboard, mouse, or monitor. It will use Intel’s Atom low-power chip, and runs nearly inaudibly...

Fuel Hybrid car for sale

All this electric cars come packed with the same amenities that are more likely to be found in luxury vehicles. This includes, four airbags, anti-lock braking systems, electronic stability lock programs, and safety cells to help protect passengers from automobile crash compatibility.
The base brain model comes standard with convenient features such as 5-speed automated manual transmission with manual or automatic operation mode, remote lock systems, leather steering wheels and consoles, AM/FM radio, CD player, and more. Be sure to checkout our BrainBuggy Coupe and Convertible models that offer more standard features at half the cost of traditional automobiles.
More than that it have ABS Tri-points pre-tie safety belt, Cloth cover seat, No glare inner rearview mirror, Front and rear safety belt , Guard against side bump and protective transom , Height brake lamp central control locking, Front electric window, Defrosting for rear windshield, Electric rearview mirror, MP3 player, AM/FM radiogram, Mobile seat, and Spare tire.