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The Human Powered Car
This one is not just a concept, but is actually in a manufacturing stage. Designed by Charles Samuel Greenwood who has been working on this project for decades, the car actually works on human power. Environmentally friendly – you bet. The vehicle is called the HumanCar Imagine PS.
MoreSolar Powered Plane Which Flies
We always talk of small gadgets and devices which on the whole have a significant impact on the environment. If you consider an airplane, however, and think of how actually un-environmentally friendly it is, made of all kinds of metals and toxic elements, consuming special fuel and generating pollution, you would not even think of [...]
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Solar Trash Compactors for Tampa
Considering almost all areas in the world use trash bins from where the garbage is collected, a solar trash compactor makes sense. Tampa city is planning to experiment with these on a trial basis. The trash compactors are powered by a solar panel on top which recharges a 12 volt battery. Once the bin reaches [...]
MoreWind Turbines to Power Street Lights
Can you imagine a scenario where cars passing by would be able to power highway lights along with natural winds via wind turbines? Somebody did, by thinking out of the box. The turbine light is a concept at present, but think of all the power and energy it can save if this can be turned [...]
MoreSmart Energy Meters for UK by 2020
The government has decided that every home in UK should be fitted with a smart energy meter. This will result in real time usage information being transmitted to the gas and electricity utility companies. The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) claimed the scheme will be the biggest smart meter project in the world [...]
MoreU.S. Installs Water Purifiers in Iraq
The U.S. Armed Forces Go Green In Iraq Potable water is a problem in many third world countries and developing economies. Often even if water is available on tap, it is not safe to drink. As such the U.S. army’s initiative in a small Iraqi village is welcome The Commander’s Emergency Relief Program has provided [...]
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