Solar panels of the future to be sprayed on.
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Mike
Posted August 18th, 2010 at 10:20 am
When people talk of vast solar farms in 2010, the common image that penetrates our minds is that of a massive piece of land housing thousands, if not tens of thousands of individual solar panels. It's certainly a site to behold. Even much smaller scale farms look immense when a birds eye view is taken. But a new technology will drastically cut down how big a solar panel is and how it's made. Not only that, it will change what solar panels are... (Hint: Spray on tan)...
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It’s official: Chevy Volt costs $41k before $7,500 tax credit. Pre-orders now open!
by
Mike
Posted July 27th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Fancy saving a tree or two and happen to title yourself a nerd? There's no doubt that Chevy's ambitions Volt project has been a long time coming. Since the truck market bombed out a few years back, they've been scrambling to catch up to other manufacturers more fuel efficient and alternative fuel-powered vehicles. And up until now, the biggest mystery about the Volt was the price. Price it to high no one will buy it. Lucky for consumers, it looks like Chevy will make it relatively affordabl...
Super green super computer makes trees smile while getting it done, real fast.
by
Mike
Posted July 13th, 2010 at 7:50 am
All the talk around super computers usually involves talk of Megaflops and pure, blinding speed. Power consumption, while not as popular, also get's a notable mention as such number crunching powerhouses suck down energy like there's no tomorrow. But not Kei Hiraki's Grape-DR "Green" supercomputer.
Located in the Department of Information Science at the University of Tokyo, the Grape-DR super-green-computer is comprised of (64) Intel Core i7 920 processors with 4 Grape-DR accelerator chip...
Save the planet one bike at a time: The USB Bike Generator
by
Mike
Posted July 7th, 2010 at 7:05 am
I'm sure you've all heard the phrase "Save the planet one *insert word here* at a time." It's a phrase commonly used by those who practice the way of life erring on the side of frugality, in order to preserve as much of this little blue marble that we have left. And you know what? There's nothing wrong with that. Though often times, being gadget/electronic junkies that we are, energy savings and "earth friendly" things tend to get tossed by the wayside. But there's a way to make everyone ...
The camera accessory for everyone: Solar Powered Camera Strap
by
Mike
Posted June 28th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Of all the accessories one could buy for a camera, a robust or spare battery is perhaps the most important. What good are all the other knick knacks if you can't even take a simple picture? That's why all photographers planning to be out and about shooting for days on end need one of these -- a solar powered camera strap.
The only negative about the solar camera strap is the release date. Speaking of which, the solar powered camera strap is only a concept at this stage. So don't hold your...
Orange’s latest eco-friendly phone charger comes in a boot.
by
Mike
Posted June 8th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Have you hugged a tree today? If not, don't fret. Simply pick up a pair of the Orange Power Wellies boots -- a pair of boots that uses heat from every foot step to recharge your phone.
I often forget to bring my charging cable with me, resulting in a power depleted phone by midday. Though I doubt I'd ever forget my feet (unless someone else was using them of course). Precisely the phone accessory I could use. However, the reported 12-hour stomp session that only nets you an hour of charg...
Forget batteries: The Hand-Crank Eco Twinkle Light
by
Mike
Posted June 2nd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Forget about worrying whether or not you've got enough batteries. They don't last that long in "real" gadgets. And unless you buy strictly rechargeables, you're going to be replacing batteries for the rest of your life. Not a good deal in the slightest. Toss 'em out and pick up one of these nifty hand-crank lights designed by Australian designer Kenan Wang. Green. Simple. Cool.
Yay or nay?
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The calculator of tomorrow, today! The water-powered calculator.
by
Mike
Posted June 1st, 2010 at 9:12 am
Batteries really haven't changed much over the years, only going through a few big changes every few decades. Even still, they're wholly inefficient and toxic to the planet. But a water powered calculator with some unique new age batteries could go a long way to making this planet happier...
"Powered by water?" -- you say. Yes. It's actually not that complicated. The batteries that power this calculator are simple capsules filled with water and interact with two electrodes, causing a che...
Think your Prius is fuel conscious? Japan Electric Vehicle Club takes test car over 1,000km on a single charge.
by
Mike
Posted May 25th, 2010 at 9:12 am
The Prius may be the go-to standard for fuel efficiency with a few cult circles preferring lesser known hybrids. But none of that matters as all current "Green" cars pale in comparison to what Japan Electric Vehicle Group achieved.
These talented folks managed to take their Mira EV over 1,000km (~620 miles) on a single charge...
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Free hot water power shower? Piezoelectricity says yes.
by
Mike
Posted April 27th, 2010 at 7:39 am
Is it really possible to obtain "free energy". Out entire lives we are taught and witness firsthand that nothing is ever truly free. Someone, something, somewhere is always making up for "free" further on down the line. But a new piezoelectronic shower concept by Sebastian Jansson (Finnish designer), Fernanda Pizà (Mexico), Victor Stelmasuk (Brazil) and Natalie Weinmann (Germany) questions the very principles of the science we know today...
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Ecomat blocks the savior of geeks and desperate homeowners alike.
by
Mike
Posted April 19th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Think of one of your biggest wishes when you were a kid. For some, it was a constant rain of chocolate. Others wanted an unlimited supply of toys. Yet some were more logical in their wants and wishes, and instead sought out something a tad more useful, say, massive, larger than life LEGO blocks. If that just so happens to quantify your early years, a new building block by Ecomat is just for you.
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T-Mobile 2010 road map leaked. 5 more Android devices by years end?
The Lightning Guitar by ArcAttack
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Aerate your yard with these wheels of death.
Wake up pecker: The Woodpecker Alarm Clock
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