The Greenest Host is a web host that claims to be the greenest. The company certainly has some green credentials to back up such an assertion. They are based in San Francisco, and they run their service from AISO.Net's solar powered datacenter. … [Continue Reading]
Solar Boat Sets Sail Again
September 13, 2007 by Leave a Comment
The Gisborne family has completed a 12-day trip on their solar-powered electric boat, the Loon. The Gisbornes travelled the Erie and Oswego canals for 12 days before reaching Albany, New York. Monte Gisborne, the captain, said this will mark the … [Continue Reading]
Optimal Material For Mattresses: Natural Latex
September 12, 2007 by 12 Comments
I've come to the conclusion that natural latex is the optimal mattress-making material. I've tried all kinds of mattresses: goose down, wool, foam, cotton futons and box spring mattresses. But I have to say that my first few nights sleeping on a … [Continue Reading]
Volvo Unveils A Plug-In Hybrid
September 7, 2007 by 3 Comments
Volvo is unveiling an innovative plug-in hybrid at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The ReCharge Concept is a specially designed Volvo C30 with individual electric wheel motors and batteries that can be charged via a regular electrical outlet. When fully … [Continue Reading]
The Most Efficient Candle: Palm Oil Candles
September 6, 2007 by 8 Comments
Most candles commonly found in households are made using low-grade paraffin (a petroleum by-product). They contain many impurities which are emitted into the air as the candle burns. These low-quality candles also tend to use wicks which are made … [Continue Reading]
Lithium-Powered Electric Car Now Available In U.K.
September 6, 2007 by 27 Comments
See our new review of Electric Cars In 2011 This month sees the launch of the Elettrica, the first production electric car on the UK market with the option of a lithium power supply. The car is said to provide almost twice the range of other small … [Continue Reading]
The World’s Largest Solar Stadium: 1.3 Megawatts
August 22, 2007 by 8 Comments
The world's largest solar stadium began operation this week. It's the Stade De Suisse, located in Bern, Switzerland. Originally, the stadium had 7930 solar cells from Kyocera installed, but recently an additional 2808 solar cells were added. The … [Continue Reading]
Powerful Combination: Montague Folding Bike + Bionx Electric Conversion
August 20, 2007 by 6 Comments
This customized bike, the Biontague, is a powerful combination of a folding bike and a lithium-ion powered electric motor. It was created by Electric Cyclery in Laguna Beach, California. They built the Biontague by taking a Montague Swiss Bike LX … [Continue Reading]
Can-Crushing Frog
August 19, 2007 by Leave a Comment
From Japan, comes this frog that can crush cans! You can buy it from this Japanese store. A less whimsical can crusher can be found at Amazon for $20. … [Continue Reading]
Sun and Wind Powered Bike Trailer
August 16, 2007 by 5 Comments
The Navitas is a bike trailer that generates its own power using the sun and wind. Designed by Paul Smith, a student at University of Derby in England, the trailer has a rear wheel that splits three ways to become a vertical axis turbine. There is … [Continue Reading]
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