All the stories tagged with eco
Concept: Solar-powered Traffic Lights
09/06/2010, We’ve seen concept solar-powered traffic lights before, and here is another variant, conceptualized by a Chilean designer. This traffic light aims to take over the traffic control duties and uses an LED display that is capable of displaying additional information [...]
Miele Smart Washing Machine Works When The Electricity Is Cheap
09/02/2010, Having trouble with your electricity bill? Perhaps it’s because you’re doing your chores when the electricity rates are too high. Miele has a washing machine and tumbler dryer on show at the IFA 2010 that might go some ways to [...]
G-Bike City Pedal-assist Electric Bike
09/02/2010, Electric vehicles are great eco-friendly vehicles, but if they run out of juice, you’re pretty much stuck until you can find a charging station. The G-Bike City might be able to help you prevent such situations as it’s a pedal-assist [...]
Solar-powered Motor-assisted Bicycle Stands Use Solar Cells And Batteries In Tokyo
08/31/2010, The folks over in Japan are placing a lot of focus on solar energy and now a stand for motor-assisted solar-powered bicycles has opened over in Tokyo This is the second such solar-powered stand there, and together offer 100 motor-assisted [...]
UN Environmental Agency Told to Stop Lobbying and Focus on Science
08/30/2010, The United Nations body on environmental impact, called the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, has been told to stop their lobbying efforts and shift their focus to explaining the science behind climate change. The independent investigation finds that the UN’s [...]
Concept: Tree Planting Robot Keeps Our Earth Green
08/19/2010, If watching movies such as The Matrix or Terminator has taught anything, it’s probably that robots might not be too interested in protecting the environment (and humankind), but the Tree Planting Robot concept design is quite the opposite, as it’s [...]
19-year-old Comes Up With Hybrid Water-powered Car
08/17/2010, Most folks out there would dream to own a car that is powered by water, and now a 19-year old has come up with such a vehicle, touted to dramatically reduce harmful exhaust emissions. The car is a hybrid vehicle [...]
Innergie Offers New Energy Efficient Power Adapters
08/16/2010, If you own more than one gadget/notebook, you’re probably familiar with the headache that usually comes with owning multiple power adapters, as you have to remember which adapter belongs to which device, and you sometimes run the risk of using [...]
Transit Shelter offers safety in spite of electric storms
08/11/2010, Getting struck by lightning is nothing to laugh about as it could result in death, so when there is an electrical storm in your area the next time round and you’re out in the open, don’t you wish you could [...]
Genie Lens Technologies Polymer Film Boosts Solar Panel Efficiency By 10 Percent
08/10/2010, Researchers are always trying to increase the efficiency of solar panels to allow it to generate more energy. Now a small startup company called Genie Lens Technologies has developed a polymer film that can be attached to the surface of [...]
Concept: Phyto-Purification Bathroom Shower
08/09/2010, Want to be able to shower with clean water and be close to nature at the same time? This concept Phyto-Purification Bathroom uses a mini eco-system to recycle and regenerate gray water by channeling wastewater through the collection of plants, [...]
This Rolling Stone for sure gathers no moss
08/06/2010, When you mention a rolling stone, what comes to your mind first? The classic rock band, or the age old adage? Well, the Rolling Stone that we’re talking about today would be one that transports people around in style, simply [...]
PiCycle Electric Hybrid Bike
08/05/2010, The PiCycle concept bike is an eco-friendly hybrid bicycle that can be converted into a scooter, thanks to its built-in electric motor and on-board lithium-ion battery. When pedaling this bike, users are also able to charge the battery, which will [...]
