Combating global warming and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels are two key areas on which we desperately need to focus on new innovations that will utilize clean and green energy. Besides energy, the automobile industry is responsible for a massive chunk of fossil fuel consumption. Fortunately, over the last few…
The BMW i8 is not just a car, it is a vision. A mesmerizing blend of futuristic looking concept cars, fuel guzzling speed monsters and docile, eco-friendly hybrids. The i8 defies conventions and shuns labels in every possible way. With the i8, BMW has indicated the direction it might take…
Ever wondered where all the laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones end up once you’ve discarded them? E-waste as it is formally known, mostly gets dumped in landfills. On the way, it is handled by cheap laborers who do not possess the skills or the equipment that would assist them in…
A team of researchers, supporting crew and pilots has successfully completed their first fly in a Solar powered aircraft. Solar Impulse, a renewable energy flight successfully landed in Phoenix, Ariz after a fly of 18 hours and 18 minutes from coast to coast. The pilot Bertrand Piccard flew this gigantic…
Bright Source and Abengoa has joined their hands to build a 500 megawatts concentrated Solar Tower in California. The project includes twin towers with the height of 750 foot tall, each capable of generating 250 megawatt units and will grab the title of World’s tallest Solar Towers. The higher the…
Well! We had seen plenty of portable iPhone chargers, but this one is quite different and unique. A new Kickstarter project called onE Puck designed by Epiphany Labs, is actually a drink coaster that makes use of the heat disparities from a hot coffee mug or cold beverage. Yes! the…
A simple compact and portable charger called “WakaWaka” is a Solar Charger that has the ability to charge your smartphone and tablet, after eight hours of sun bathing. According to the description of the product in the Kickstarter, it is a simple case that can charge your smartphones and tablets…
A new Kickstarter project called “Bicymple”, designed by Josh Bechtel is a simplified Bicycle with no chains. Bicymple is an ordinary bike, with two wheels, handle bars and pedals, but no chains. The concept replaces the chain that runs from rear wheel to the crankset the pedals are directly mounted to…
Looking for completely clean and green light? You may reply that we already have it and it is Solar powered light. But the amount of light it gives is directly proportional to the size of the panel used. Also this cannot be generated when sun is not available and obviously this…
High gas prices and sustainability sentiments have driven up gas-electric vehicle production. Although BMW has mainly focused its fuel economy solutions on clean diesel technology, The German automaker’s new 3-Series Hybrid is crashing the EV party. The ActiveHybrid 3 combines a familiar internal combustion engine with a compact electric motor…
Could you ever imagine a bulb that can keep your room lightened for 22 years? Well, Phillips new L-Prize series bulb can withstand beyond your imagination. L-Prize series won the first prize during the contest held by the U.S government for creating the future light bulbs. This bulb will not burn out for 22.8…
Your dance steps can generate an electricity! The Sustainable Dance club has implemented a concept that can convert the kinetic energy generated from dancers to electricity. The concept includes a series of floor tiles installed in the dance floor, that compresses when stepped on and the pressure created powers small…
Get ready to roar on a hybrid super car of the future! The Kepler Motion hybrid electric car is all set to be seen on the roads soon. The car is well beyond its prototype and now in full-Throated prototype form. This super car will feature a 3.5 L Ford…
The concept from a Japanese designer is a wooden bulb that glows like a fire, but will never catch a fire. The designer “Ryosuke Fukusada”, illuminates the wood with the help of LED lights which is capable of glowing bright at a low temperature. The concept has already reached its…
Few love to ride a bike and few like to drive a car, but both have their own individual qualities and needs. The motorcycle requires less fuel, accelerates faster and needs only less parking area. In contrast cars which consumes more fuel and wider parking area, but they protect you…
Sobi’s Social bikes, an affordable bike sharing system supported with GPS locking, mobile communication and on-board computer. The bike is secured with the GPS locking system, that you can find and unlock using your smartphone. It’s interesting to see how this works, the social cyclists can find and unlock the…
A 24 year old Kenyan has developed a concept that can power you cell phone with the help of the energy generated by your feet. The pressure generated while walking or running can be used to generate electricity and the same can be used for charging your mobile, says Anthony…
Audi, the luxury car maker is set to debut its new E-bike concept called “Worthersee E-bike” in Austria. The E-bike from Audi seems to be the highly advanced electrical bike ever for the sports and trick cycling, featuring touch screen, powerful electrical motor and five cycling modes. The cyclist can…
Fan is the heart of any CPU cooler. But it’s not any more. NOFAN CR-95C promises to cool your CPU up to 100W TDP (Thermal Design Power) without using the fan. The famous computer manufacture NoFan unveils its new copper version CPU cooler that weighs around 1020g, that can cool processors including…