The New York Times recently featured an article about people using electric bikes for commuting to work. They recommend spending about $2000 for a good electric bike. You'll get a range of 20-50 miles with these bikes, and this can obviously be … [Continue Reading]
World’s First Organic Tequila
May 7, 2007 by Leave a Comment
4 Copas Tequila is said to be the world's first organic tequila. The drink was certified by the international organization Bioagricert. The organic certification was announced at a gathering at the La Quemada distillery where 4 Copas is made, in … [Continue Reading]
Streetlights That Adjust To Moonlight
May 4, 2007 by 1 Comment
Streetlights that adjust their light output according to the phases of the moon — this design idea was the winner of Metropolis Magazine's Next Generation design awards. These streetlights would have light sensors built into them that are … [Continue Reading]
New Product Launch: Solar Carport
May 4, 2007 by 9 Comments
A company called Solar Integrated Technologies recently announced it will be launching a solar carport product. The carport provides shade for parked vehicles, and generates 1.22 kilowatts of solar power in the process. The carport has a modular … [Continue Reading]
360 Vodka: Green Bottling
May 3, 2007 by Leave a Comment
A new eco-friendly vodka has been launched by McCormick Distillery. The bottle is 80 percent recycled glass with a unique closure that looks a little like the Grolsch beer bottle. It seems like the vodka is not organic, which is disappointing (we … [Continue Reading]
Google’s Solar Power Project In 3D
May 2, 2007 by 1 Comment
Google has started a massive project of covering their campus with solar panels — almost all the buildings with have solar panels on their roofs. The image shows what the campus will look like when they are finished. Google estimates that the … [Continue Reading]
Plug-In Hybrid Conversion Packs: 2008
May 2, 2007 by 3 Comments
A lithium-ion battery manufacturer, A123Systems, will begin marketing a kit in 2008 that will convert a regular hybrid car into a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, as known as a PHEV. Currently priced at $10,000 (with a $3,500 tax credit), these … [Continue Reading]
New Rooftop Wind Turbine Tested: The Helyx
April 30, 2007 by 40 Comments
Recently, I wrote about the low-profile Aerotecture wind turbines, which are designed to be installed on the rooftops of city buildings. Now I've heard of another rooftop wind turbine under development. It's called the Helyx Wind Generator, and it's … [Continue Reading]
German Town Will Soon Use 100% Renewable Power
April 29, 2007 by 17 Comments
There's a small town in Germany called Dardesheim, that relies almost entirely on renewable sources for its energy needs. The town's goal is to use 100% renewable power, and become known as German's "Town of Renewable Energies". Dardesheim already … [Continue Reading]
The Solar Ark: A Unique Solar Building In Japan
April 28, 2007 by 5 Comments
In Gifu Prefecture, Japan, there is an unusual solar building called the Solar Ark, built by Sanyo. It's one of the most impressive solar buildings in the world. Passengers on high-speed bullet trains can't help but notice the edifice as they ride … [Continue Reading]
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