Green Tech – Techglimpse https://techglimpse.com For all your Tech Needs! Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:47:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.6 Toyota to Introduce Fuel Cell Technology to the Lexus LS! https://techglimpse.com/toyota-mirai-future-hydrogen-car/ https://techglimpse.com/toyota-mirai-future-hydrogen-car/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2015 06:24:21 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=34258 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...

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]]> 1 The BMW i8 – A Head-Turner and a Front-Runner https://techglimpse.com/bmw-i8-electric-hybrid-luxury-car-review/ Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:26:07 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=33868 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...

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]]> India generates 32 metric tonnes of e-Waste every day and this is how it’s put to good use! https://techglimpse.com/india-generates-32-metric-tonnes-of-e-waste-every-day-and-this-is-how-its-put-to-good-use/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:16:54 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=33569 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...

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]]> First Solar Powered Plane completes successful 650 nautical miles https://techglimpse.com/solar-impulse-renewable-energy-aircraft/ Sat, 04 May 2013 17:07:41 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=19409 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...

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]]> California to get World’s tallest Solar Tower https://techglimpse.com/palen-solar-project-brighsource-abengoa/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:33:43 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=17461 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...

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]]> Charge your iPhone while having a cup of coffee – onE Puck drink coaster https://techglimpse.com/portable-iphone-android-usb-charger-kickstarter/ Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:06:03 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=16019 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...

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]]> WakaWaka Compact Solar Charger can juice up your Smartphone & Tablet https://techglimpse.com/kickstarter-waka-waka-portable-solar-charger-power-devices/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:36:33 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=13976 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...

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]]> Bicymple, a new Bicycle design without chains https://techglimpse.com/kickstarter-bicymple-new-design-simple/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 04:21:46 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=13777 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...

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]]> ‘GravityLight’ An Eco-friendly Lamp – Powered By Gravity! https://techglimpse.com/ecofriendly-lamp-powered-gravity-light-deciwatt/ Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:39:42 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=13711 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...

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]]> BMW ActiveHybrid 3’s Performance Shines https://techglimpse.com/bmw-activehybrid-3-s-performance-shines/ Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:24:31 +0000 http://techglimpse.com/?p=11666 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...

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