Ingenuity ripe in New Zealand: A riding mower, crane, and unkempt bushes. Piece it together…

Ingenuity ripe in New Zealand:  A riding mower, crane, and unkempt bushes.  Piece it together…

If one word could be used to describe “Kiwis”/New Zealanders, such a word would have to showcase their creativity and ability to think quick when facing a seemingly unsurmountable problem. Such a word has to be simple yet effective at getting the point across. Think such a word doesn’t exist? Think again — Kiwis = Ingenious. All we know is that the above image wasn’t because of some unsurmountable problem. Instead those clever Kiwis have a...

Ride your lawn while loving the planet: Husqvarna Panthera Leo [Green Tech]

Ride your lawn while loving the planet: Husqvarna Panthera Leo [Green Tech]

While the futuristic contraption above (the Husqvarna Panthera Leo) is as of writing still a concept, the real thing isn’t very far off – 4-5 years says the designers, Husqvarna. The contraption, if you haven’t already figured out, is a battery operated riding mower. While push mowers that are powered by electrons are becoming more common, the riding variant is still being pursued. The heavier weight, longer mow times, and overall heavier duty use calls...