Eco-friendly
BMW Lines Up New Green Car MegaCity for 2013 Release
BMW’s new green concept car Megacity is all set to be released by 2013 and we’re looking forward to it because it is said to be the most radical BMW in decades. It has been revealed that the BMW plans on naming the new range of energy efficient cars from the company under the “I” series.
Giant Christmas Tree Brings in Total Eco-Friendliness in Haifa (Video)
A giant Christmas tree made entirely from recycled water bottles is making a green statement at Haifa, the third largest city in Israel. The tree is 38 feet high and the plastic bottles and other recycled items used in its creation have been donated by Haifa residents.
Shun Toxic Toys; Usher in Green Toys for Christmas
This Christmas, the focus is on eco-friendly toys. After several instances of foreign-made toys being proved toxic and then being recalled, several companies are responding to the consumer demand of having greener toys that are safer for children to play with.
The Grey Plume is the Greenest Restaurant in America
The greenest restaurant in America has come up in Omaha. Christened the Grey Plume, the new green restaurant in the Midtown Crossing Development in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, has already grabbed headlines for recycling and waste reduction.
Mercedes B-Class F-cell Handed Over
The past couple of weeks have seen many green cars being delivered to customers. The first Nissan Leaf was delivered to Olivier Chalouhi in San Francisco, CA. Soon after, the first Chevrolet Volt was handed over to Jeffrey Kaffee, a retired airline pilot living in Parsippany, NJ. Both vehicles have been eagerly anticipated by the green auto market, and ...
Philips AmbientLED Replaces Common Incandescent Bulbs; It’s Green & Saves Power Too
Philips is bringing in a new illuminating low-energy alternative bulb with the promise of doing way with the over 425 million 60 watt incandescent bulbs sold annually. The new Philips AmbientLED can effectively replace those bulbs and can provide the same illumination as a 60 watt white light incandescent at 12 watts.
Seagate Barracuda LP HDD Comes Across as All Green
The eco-friendly Barracuda LP HDD from the Seagate stables has added an extra green to its outlook. Presented with low power storage capabilities, the new HDD comes across as top-of-the line eco-friendly 3.5-inch desktop drives.
Sonex All-Electric Aircraft Takes Off
Adding to the increasing number of electric aircraft that are on test flight mode, the all-electric Sonex aircraft has successfully completed its first flight. The electric air craft completed the fete at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
Cave Hotel in Turkey Promises Luxury in Ancient Settings
Visitors to Turkey now have a unique option – to live in total style and comfort, inside caves that are centuries old. Six cave houses that date back to the 5th and 6th century period have been styled into a five-star hotel called the Yunak Evleri.
Volkswagen Jetta Rated Excellent by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports (CR), one among the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, has published their latest rating based on their Annual Auto Survey conducted on the four fuel efficient vehicles Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI, Honda CR-Z, Ford Fiesta and Mazda2.
