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Schwinn Electric Bikes Now Available

January 6, 2008 by Justin Thomas 20 Comments

Schwinn’s new range of electric bikes are finally available. These innovative bikes have electric motors and batteries integrated seamlessly into their design. Schwinn claims that the four pound Protanium® lithium polymer battery included with these bikes is the lightest and most durable on the market. One charge will last 40-60 miles. The battery also charges… [Continue Reading]

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Skyscraper Gets Covered In 7000 Solar Panels

April 19, 2007 by Justin Thomas 14 Comments

The facade of this Manchester skyscraper (owned by CIS, an insurance company) was original covered with small mosaic tiles, but after only six months, they began to detach and fall. A solution was needed, and a company called solarcentury came up with a clever idea replacing the failing tiles with solar cells.