When you have a bath or a shower, how is your water heated? For most people, the answer is likely to be either that you have a hot water tank that stores the water for when you need it, or central heating that provides hot water as and when there is a need for it. But are there any alternative ways that you could power your hot baths and showers? After all, we’re always being urged to do what we can to use less energy and be kinder to the environment – but giving up our nice warm baths isn’t…
Written by Alan Parker, an active blogger out of New York City whose writing covers green technology, the environment, and the great outdoors. You can follow him on Twitter @AGreenParker. As oil supply dwindles and the price at the pump remains high, the search for effective, alternative sources to power automobiles becomes more and more crucial. Luckily, green power enthusiasts are accomplishing some incredible feats, highlighting the effectiveness and usability of many forms of renewable energy. From breaking speed records to crossing continents, these specially designed vehicles are showing that the power of alternative energy can effectively be harnessed to…
The worlds first production hybrid motorcycle (scooter) was released in India by Eko Vehicles. Called the ET-120 it can do about 280 miles per gallon with a top speed of 40mph. The retail price is set at only $855 with a massive 5 year warranty. Eko Vehicles developed the ET-120 in conjunction with US based Emerging Technologies inc. The idea is to have have a dual 70cc gasoline engine and a battery system resulting in a tripling of fuel economy. Environmentally there are benefits as well with an estimated three times decrease in emissions. SOURCE: Wired autopia Link to this…
BYD used to manufacture just batteries but now have produced China’s first mass-market hybrid electric car (F3DM). Costing about 149,800 yuan (around $22000 US). The battery takes 9 hours to fully charge from a regular electric outlet. BYD have also designed a charging station for the vehicle that results in much faster charging times. The dual mode car will run up to 100 km on the electric engine after which the backup petrol engine is used. US investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has a 9.9 % stake in China’s BYD. We predict this will be a company to watch in…
