Green tech
Proton to OEM electric Gen2 and Persona models
photo by Musthafa, Anton
Under the agreement, Detroit Electric will use Proton’s underutilized assembly line. Detroit Electric’s motor, lithium polymer battery, the drive train and other components will be fitted in the bodies of two Proton models, Persona and Gen 2. They will be sold as Detroit Electric, without a specific brand name.
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Clean air with indoor plants
Researcher Kamal Meattle along with NASA has concluded that these three plants, areca palm, mother-in-law’s tongue and money plant are the most effective at cleaning the air indoors and providing oxygen. Time to plant some in the bedroom. Video from TED here
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Solar Lawnmower: Automower by Husqvarna
Love that it’s silent. I’d prefer to see an troop of tiny cheap robots performing the job but this is a start.
Besides the quietude, I can see that there are multiple environmental benefits. No bagging: it’s pure mulch mower. Reduced fugitive emissions. Owners can cancel their US$40/week landscaping contract, and count the savings against the [...]
Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry Green Home
This house looks awesome. Who knew green living could be so comfortable?
On display from May 8, 2008 to Jan. 4, 2009, the Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit not only features sustainable design and recycled materials, it also includes cutting-edge “smart” technology. With help from Wired magazine, the exhibit incorporates automation systems that save homeowners [...]
Magnetic Air Car
Magnetic Air Cars, Inc. of San Jose California hopes to be in production by 2010.
The Magnetic Air Car uses three on-board substations to harness compressed air. The resulting airflow is channeled, modulated, and converted to torque that propels the car.
According to company representative Paul Donovan, the car uses a silicon salt battery that has 30% [...]
Home sweet dome, Easy Dome homes
Awesome geodesic home designs. I love this.
The unique shape of the Easy Dome, called an icosahedron, is designed to optimize the amount of interior space inside each home. Made up of several hexagonal pieced together, the dome hosts a wealth of interior nooks and crannies, making it stand out from other prefab home designs.
via Inhabitat
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Honda Insight, most affordable hybrid
Affordable Honda hybrid on sale as soon as spring 2009, under 20k USD.
Honda achieved a significant cost reduction in Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) components which should make Insight the most affordable hybrid vehicle to date. The production Insight will be offered as a five-door, five-passenger hatchback. Numerous technologies, including a function to assist customers in [...]
IKEA to sell solar panels
Looks like Ikea will have PV panels in stores within a few years.
IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad’s son Peter is an avowed green tech believer, and Stenebo’s Greentech will put about US$75 million into at many as ten companies in five different areas: solar technology, energy conservation, water saving products, alternative lighting, and new product materials. [...]
Algae biofuel
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Vertigro bioreactor
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Electric kite power
Giant kites might one day provide enough electricity to power entire communities.
via Ecogeek , video from The Guardian
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Coca Cola to roll out hybrid delivery trucks
photo by splorp
I guess we won’t be seeing too many pizzas being delivered by Hummers anymore ay?
Many companies — from utilities to architectural firms — are rushing to jump on the green bandwagon, and the soft-drink industry is no exception.
Coke’s new trucks are estimated to lower fuel consumption by 37 percent and emissions by 32 [...]
Solar power could be 10 times bigger than internet economy
photo by Lowerlighter
“The Next Millionaire-Maker Megatrend” says the headline at Motley Fool.
“Bigger than the Internet by an order of magnitude”
In case you’re unaware, an order of magnitude is a multiple of 10.
That’s right … venture capitalist Ray Lane recently told The Wall Street Journal that he’s found something he thinks could be 10 times bigger [...]
1000 HP Shelby Aero EV
via Gizmodo
This looks a bit more awesome than the Prius. I’m not sure what they are talking about when they say “extended time between charges” – flux capacitor time?
It’s still in the design phase, but we do know that SSC has at least one 500-HP electric motor designed, and they’re considering sticking two of them [...]
Dude, you smoked my car
via Wired
It’s not quite as cool as Henry Ford’s hemp car, but this Lotus Elise uses hemp based composites for the spoiler, body panels and seats!
Those plants in the background look familiar ?
The car is 70.5 pounds lighter than the bantamweight Elise S. Even the Alpine stereo system is 3.3 pounds lighter. The composite body [...]
Tesla Roadster: Now Shipping
by squiddphoto
via cnet
Tesla has opened its second store in Menlo Park, Calif., replicating the high-touch sales environment of its first store in Los Angeles. Showrooms in New York, Chicago, Miami, and Seattle are planned as well.
The Roaster will have a range of 220 miles per charge and the mileage equivalent of 135 mpg. It can [...]
MiEV
The Mistubishi MiEV will be out next year in Japan for just under 38K USD. The MiEV has a 75 mile range and a quick charge (80% of charge to batteries) in 30 minutes.
via ecomodder.com
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