North America may soon witness 140 massive wind turbines down the Lake Ontario. Trillium Power Energy Corp., a Toronto company plans this $1 billion alternative energy firm and is awaiting government approvals to make the move.
Once approved, the...
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Amidst growing concens for global warming and soaring fuel prices, electric bikes and scooters can be called as 'essential vehicles'. However, they have two major shortcomings - low speed and limited range.
Keeping these deficiencies into...
Imagine your homes without electric wirings for lightings! Never mind. Here are the amazing OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes) that allow almost any surface in a building emits light. This is an ideal, perhaps the best source of light for remote...
Lithium ion batteries are turning landfills a matter of concern for the environment. These batteries are used widely in gadgets. Thinking on these lines, electronic companies are banking hugely on eco-friendly and convenient alternative to these...
Google is always on its toes with innovations. It has launched its first map-based Web site - mashup. It has all information to get you on wheels for a earth-friendly tour. The website contains information about earth-friendly locations in five...
The leftovers of oranges, after their juice is extracted are generally dumped just to be headed for the landfill jus to rot polluting the environment. USDA researchers have found a new use for these leftovers - extracting ethanol to fuel vehicles as...
These outdoor tiles are just amazing as they are designed to let foliages or grass grow from between them. With these tiles, you can remain environment friendly while laying your house’s surrounding with concretes. Just use these tiles and let the...
Living space from bunker! A 90ft by 50ft underground water tank, a concrete bunker with a tin foof has been sold for £400,000! Yes, it is to be converted into a 3,800sq ft living space. The plan for the living offers space for five-bedroom accommodation,...
Prince Charles seems to be going desperate with his plans for building eco-friendly village. To make bricks and tiles for his village, he plans to import this kiln. Giving himself a break from his likings of traditional building and architecture, the...
A 450-unit housing development in Roseville, California will be supplied with solar power. PowerLight Corporation has selected residential grid tie solar inverters of Vancouver, B.C. Xantrex Technology Inc. GT Series to provide with the power.
450...
Northern Burgeo may soon witness 30 wind turbines, leading to employing some in the region. I have used the word 'may'as the Top Pond Wind Farm Limited Partnership is presently going through the assessment process for provincial environment. It is now...
Here is a new way to power vehicles. It is the bare-bones chassis, which was formally called the Mobile Automotive Technology Testbed. It is a vital component for research into new ways of powering vehicles in Argonne National Laboratory.
In a near...
Searching for an eco-friendly furniture design, ecofriend came across this wonderful piece of art. These beautiful pieces of furniture are not made of rechaimed wood or recycled metal. They are made of drinking straws!
The aesthetically and...
Southern Californian fire agencies are to go eco-friendly with hybrid vehicles. Mazda has contributed five sport utility vehicles to the San Bernardino County Fire Department Thursday. Southern Californian fire agencies are already donated with 30 such...
Here is a windmill without blades. With more and more birds dying, being hurt and cut by windmill blades, the Mekaro Akita Co. has developed a windmill that uses cylinders replacing propeller blades. And, this windmill amazingly generate power...
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