Electrolux NJORD Flask Can Create Water out of Humid Air
When we first heard of the Electrolux NJORD, we were quite surprised to hear about a flask that can give us water from the air around it. The idea behind the product was so simple but the implementation side, which includes the design, was absolutely a very hectic job for the people at Electrolux. However, this product upholds the effort ...
Ford Hybrid Electric Version of Lincoln MKZ in 2013
Year 2013 could dawn with the news that the Lincoln MKZ is selling at unbelievable rates and roads are filled with them. Of course we are talking of the hybrid electric version of the Lincoln MKZ from Ford, which they are working on right now. Ford guarantees that if the model clicks among the public, they will mass produce the vehicle ...
Cars May Shiver When Snow Falls, but Nissan Leaf Won’t [Video]
While Nissan was celebrating selling its 10,000th Leaf in North America, NissanJapanwas proving that the Leaf wasn’t scared of winter weather, at a special press event held near the northern city of Shibetsu, Hokkaido. With ambient temperatures averaging just 15.8 degrees Fahrenheit, Nissan invited Japanese automotive journalists to test the handling and performance of the Leaf in frigid temperatures. Despite the ...
Pack Your iPad in an Eco-friendly Handmade Green Sleeve
The Greensleeve is a 100% petroleum-free iPad case manufactured with “zero-energy”, from a design company called Gone Studio. After the Gulf Coast oil spill, the founder, Dr. George Elvin, wanted to minimize the use of petroleum products in his designs, so he set out to create a modern, biodegradable case without using any plastic. And to take it even a step ...
OLED Solar Sun Roof Turning Real
Philips and BASF have teamed up to create an OLED concept for your car that would also function as a high-tech roof. The idea is that the sunroof will let in light during the days and also charges the solar cells at the same time, and at night, the panels turn into a light powered by the electricity stored earlier. Philips, ...
Tesla Model S Could Have Charging Stations Ready on Arrival
With delivery expected to begin in mid-2012, the Tesla Model S full-sized battery electric sedan developed by Tesla Motors would come for a base price of US$57,400. The base model will have a range of 160 miles (260 km) when fully charged, and a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) acceleration of 5.6 seconds. The first 1,000 sedans off ...
Chevrolet Volt is Hot, But Not a Fire Blast
Finally, the officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are satisfied that they closed the investigation regarding the safety of the Chevrolet Volt car that has been the talk of the town after it was found to have a fire hazard after a side crash test. The agency said it found no evidence of a defect trend with the ...
Want to Trade Dresses with Friends? Go for Closet Swap [Video]
Sustainable fashion is not a new term or idea, but it is something that consumers are gradually becoming more aware of. As the stories of how our clothes are made become more and more visible, the realization that cheap fashion is harming us becomes more apparent. Closet Swap is a method by which its users are provided the details of how ...
Hybrid and Plug-In Truck Sales to Double This Year
Sales of hybrid and plug-in trucks are expected to double this year. A Pike research report evaluates the current scenario and suggests that with the prediction turning real, C02 emissions can be controlled. As tentative steps are beginning to be taken by the global economy in its march toward recovery, truck manufacturers are looking at technologies that can help mitigate the ...
America’s Losing War Against Obesity
It's no secret that Americans are getting fatter by the year. Much of the fault can be found on their plates. Portion sizes have been growing out of control and it's rare that anyone even knows how much a real "portion" is anymore. For example: Did you know that one FDA-recommended serving of fish or meat is 3 ounces? That's the equivalent of ...
