Teenage girl invents supercapacitors for super-fast battery charging

May 20, 2013

supercapacitor 

Teenagers are not expected to excel in mature and serious. It’s okay to have a good time for now. But while your teenage son or daughter is having a good time with all the worldy stuff, some 18-year old is making a difference. Eesha Khare invented a new tech that could instantly charge battery. Read more

Tesla working on a $30,000 EV

May 20, 2013

 Tesla EV electric vehicle

They say that Tesla is the Apple of the automotive industry. I somewhat agree but I think the car company still has a lot to prove. It has come up with a number of great electric vehicles. The next one of which could be released within 3 or 4 years. Read more

Spotted: BMW X1 Electric Version

April 10, 2013

Electrified BMW X1

You may have already seen a BMW X1 before but this one here is different: it’s an electric version. It’s more like a “hybrid test vehicle” which could mean BMW is gearing up for an all-electric version and is expected to reveal one soon. Read more

Bike delivery service becoming more popular

April 5, 2013

Bike delivery service becoming more popular

No doubt that cycling today is becoming a more popular activity. More roads now have bike lanes because more people demand for them. Recently, Time Magazine made a feature on the e-bike delivery services. Brussels and Portland have two of the most popular services offering bike delivery–TNT and B-Line, respectively. Such delivery service is highly favored since online shopping is become more of a standard today. Read more

Toyota working on lithium-air, solid-state batteries for the EVs

April 5, 2013

Toyota working on lithium-air, solid-state batteries for the EVs

Looks like Toyota is serious with bringing the Prius electric vehicle further. Much has been said about Toyota’s EV but not everything we hear is good. A few weeks ago, we learned of a converted Prius suddenly catching fire. It’s a fact that lithium-ion batteries are bulky but soon enough, we’ll be seeing new smaller types that are more eco-efficient. Read more

Invisible Bicycle: Art turned into a roadshow

April 5, 2013

Invisible Bicycle

For others who decided on going green, one of the steps to a more eco-friendly you is using a bicycle as mode of transportation. There are a lot of models available in the market but some people may prefer those that are unique like this Invisible Bicycle designed by Jimmy Kuehnle. This one-of-a-kind bike design is made using bullet-proof glass or Lexan panels and comes with a vinyl suit for the biker. Read more

Guy from Arizona invents automatic, touchless car wash

April 4, 2013

touchless car wash

To thoroughly clean your car, you either go to a car wash or clean it yourself. The latter may be cheaper but you know how it can’t be economical because you tend to waste soap and use a lot of water. Anyway, Dale Retter has come up with the AutoGreenWash, a new system that lets you turn your garage at home into a car wash. Read more

Electric cars’ growth is slow but sure

April 4, 2013

toyota prius electric vehicles

The growth of electric vehicles maybe slow but we’re certain the future where roads are filled with EVs will come sooner than soon. Such eco-friendly vehicles are still expensive but more people are getting more interested in them. It may be a decade from now before EVs go mainstream but at least we only have to wait a few years…in this lifetime. Read more

[Green Gadgets] Connor Wood Bicycle: Designer Wooden Bike handmade by master craftsmen

April 3, 2013

connor wood bicycles

A Connor Wood Bike is definitely ‘green’ but it can be so pricey. Don’t look at the price tag, just look at the soft and curved shapes of the frame, handmade by master craftsmen.
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[Video] New custom bike shop Gallant Bicycles opens in Toronto

April 3, 2013

galant bicycles  

Gallant Bicycles is a new bike store in Toronto. Located in Bloor Street between two restaurant, this new bike shop is not your ordinary bicycle place as bikes are made to order. You will only find a number of bikes inside but Gallant Cycles is willing to make you a new one. Read more