It’s not sexy, but reducing energy consumption is one of the greenest actions one can take. Many people would rather spend time in the hospital than be told to cut back, conserve, save and reduce. But, using devices such as CFLs or smart thermostats will help consumers save painlessly and take charge of their power • Read More »
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Green Dorms Being Built at University of Illinois
January 28, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Geothermal Energy.Break open the Champaign, because at the University of Illinois in Champaign green dormitories are being built. Under construction is the $23 million 262-bed residence hall that will feature geothermal energy to heat rooms and water. The U of I Presby Hall will not only feature state of the art plumbing but environmentally friendly paint • Read More »
Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle Wins Google Contest
January 25, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Pedal Power.The Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle by Specialized Bicycles has won $5,000 in the Google Innovate or Die Competition. Pedal pushers will appreciate the ease of use of this vehicle. By pedal power alone a person can use this vehicle to transport and filter water for the whole family. Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle is designed particular for • Read More »
Green Collar Jobs
January 23, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Green Jobs.Green collar jobs now come in two varieties, light green and dark green. For the past several years, green collar jobs have been blue collar jobs with a green slant. For instance, a working class green collar job may involve the installation of solar panels, planting of trees or mechanical maintenance on a wind turbine. • Read More »
Prius Plug-In Promising
January 18, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Plug-In Hybrids.The Prius plug-in hybrid is a promising vehicle that Toyota has been touting. Toyota has decided to show off its Prius plug-in at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to drum up excitement for the vehicle. In November, Toyota had given its Prius plug-in test cars to two University of California outlets • Read More »
SolFocus Is So In-Focus with Concentrator Photovoltaic System
January 17, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Photovoltaics.SolFocus, from Mountain View, California now has a plain view in focus in Spain. SolFocus is constructing a 500 kw concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) system as part of the Spanish ISFOC (Spain’s Institute of Concentration Photovoltaic Systems) project. The Solfocus CPV systems uses lenses and mirrors to focus sunlight on solar cells making for a more • Read More »
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Phone Unleashed by Motorola and Angstrom
January 16, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Batteries.A hydrogen fuel cell phone has been unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas by Motorola and Angstrom Power Incorporated. Angstrom’s Micro Hydrogen fuel cell was used inside a MOTOSLVR L7 cell phone to demonstrate that no modifications to the dimensions of the phone needed to be made. The micro hydrogen fuel • Read More »
Jeep Renegade Concept Transforms Auto Show
January 15, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Hybrid Cars.The Jeep Renegade Concept was just unveiled at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show transforming hybrid vehicles into a whole new species. Looking like something right out of the movie Transformers (except that they were GM products), the Jeep Renegade Concept is a two seat, environmentally-friendly vehicle that looks like a dune buggy on steroids or • Read More »
Dodge ZEO All-Electric Concept Car Unwrapped
January 14, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: Electric Cars.The Dodge ZEO (Zero Emissions Operation) concept car has been unwrapped and unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Dodge ZEO is Chrysler’s paradigm shifting all-electric vehicle that can go 250 miles on a single charge. The Dodge ZEO is being billed as a 2+2 four door sports wagon that uses • Read More »
Nano Car by Tata Motors Unveiled in India
January 11, 2008 | By Kevin | No Comments | Filed in: News.The Tata Nano car has been unveiled in India and dubbed “The People’s Car” because the selling price is only $2,500. That’s right, not only is the selling price under $10,000 but way under this figure. The Nano car is fuel efficient too coming in a 54 mpg. This mini car is powered by a • Read More »