EcoCharge Uses Waste Heat To Charge Your Device
Are you familiar with devices that can act as a charging or a cooking gadget at the same time? If you are not, let us tell you there is one such device you should take a look at this one we have here for you. Heat energy can be used to power your phone. But the negative part of it is ...
Eco-friendly building: a guide to your options
Sustainability and the environmental impact of construction are two topics that have become increasingly important in recent years and there's no reason why self-builders can't do their bit to help. If you are in the early stages of designing and planning your own property, take a look at these eco-friendly building materials and techniques that will help ensure your finished home ...
Audi R8 E-Tron Arrives Sporting Digital Center Stack
Audi had already broken its silence over its plan to install the motorsport-inspired digital rear view mirror in R8 e-tron. The EV, which is being shown off at the Paris Motor Show, features a fully digital instrument panel located behind the steering wheel, with a new powermeter in the place of normal tachometer. In addition to this, Audi has also added ...
James Cameron Goes Vegan to Save the Planet
As part of efforts to make the planet a better place for animals and people, Avatar director James Cameron has turned a vegan, along with his family. For him, it has come as a moral choice to save the planet and the biosphere. We admire celebrities who choose to go vegan and when those like Cameron give up animal products ...
Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV Shown
Mitsubishi’s Outlander Plug-in Hybrid EV, the world’s first production PHEV utility vehicle, has been unveiled at this week's Paris Motor Show. The car is powered by the Plug-in Hybrid EV System powertrain developed by Mitsubishi. It offers the environmental performance of an EV, the cruising range of a conventional internal combustion and delivers outstanding performance. It utilizes various technologies like the EV ...
Fish Size Shrinking Due to Global Warming
It is common knowledge that the fish population, all over, is shrinking. But as per a new study, along with the fish population, the fish themselves are also shrinking. Under the influence of global warming, the body of around 600 types of marine fish will probably decrease. Pollution, decrease in habitat, and food sources also contribute to this disaster. The researchers ...
Simbol Looks to Extract Lithium from Saltwater
It has been quite a while since the electric vehicle battery industry was poised to take off. When electric vehicles come of age, demand for lithium is also expected to be high. Lithium, the lightest metal, will be the base for the battery industry. It is being forecast that the demand for lithium will be high in the coming eight years, ...
Haiti Imposes Ban on Plastic Bags
You can see plastic and foam food containers everywhere including canals, cluttering streets and the oceans lining the Caribbean nations. With the situation turning more alarming, the Haiti government has announced a ban on the import, manufacture or sale of plastic bags and disposable foam products as of October 1. Most of these products are now imported into Haiti from ...
US Navy to Produce Jet Fuel from Seawater
At the onset of the increasing fuel prices, refueling ships at sea could a rather expensive maneuver. The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory is developing a process that will convert seawater around the ship into jet fuel. It may appear fanciful and how far it can be implemented practically is still a question. They are looking at a process to recover carbon ...
Wraps Go Off Toyota 2013 Auris Hybrid Just Ahead of Paris Debut [Video]
Toyota has officially released the images and full specification details of their all-new 2013 Auris. This compact sized hatchback will challenge the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus. The car maker targets Europe and Japan markets along with the other parts of the world. The car is expected to deliver enhanced dynamics, more unique styling and higher equipment levels. It combines a ...
