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

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... more »

[05.04.2013]

Guy from Arizona invents automatic, touchless car wash

Guy from Arizona invents automatic, 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... more »

[04.04.2013]

[Video] CARMA Project: Smart Recycling

[Video] CARMA Project: Smart Recycling

Carma. No, we're not talking about that kind of karma but the idea is similar. It's a new way of recycling car parts-- that is to turn them into bicycles. Now this is what I call going greener. From the junkyard, you can build old parts into a real bicycle so no material is ever... more »

[01.04.2013]

[Mobile] Buy solar power for mobile phone via SMS

[Mobile] Buy solar power for mobile phone via SMS

The British company Buffalo Grid has created a solar charging station for mobile phones that can be carried by a bicycle. The portable charging station can charge 30 to 50 phones per day so you can say it's one 'green' investment. This is actually more than a good idea because... more »

[01.04.2013]

ChargePoint, ECOtality working on electric vehicle charging system for all

ChargePoint, ECOtality working on electric vehicle charging system for all

Owning an electric car at this day and age is not really common. It still is in its early stages so related services and products aren't readily available. Charging stations are open for specific cars and brands only but this will soon change as companies are collaborating to... more »

[08.03.2013]

[CES 2013] TYLT Energi Charging Backpack

[CES 2013] TYLT Energi Charging Backpack

We've been anticipating the arrival of TYLT chargers and now that the CES 2013 gates have opened, they're here. Let's zoom in on the TYLT Energi Charging Backpack as it's the one that caught my attention because it's a bag which is obviously very portable. I'm on a... more »

[08.01.2013]

Digital companies encourage us to go paperless this 2013

Digital companies encourage us to go paperless this 2013

I'm all for going green. I tried to last year by buying digital versions of magazines but sadly, I wasn't able to read most of them. I guess digital reading isn't for me, at least, not yet. Maybe there's a learning curve or I just need to get used to it. This 2013 perhaps? For... more »

[03.01.2013]

[ChristmasFever 2012] Station Supply’s Fire Hose iPhone Case

[ChristmasFever 2012] Station Supply’s Fire Hose iPhone Case

I support eco-friendly products as one way of going green and I think Christmas is the perfect opportunity to share with others this important cause. Start by using reusable bags while shopping and not buying new gift wrappers. For the iPhone user, give him a "green" protective... more »

[20.12.2012]

[ChristmasFever 2012] R2-D2 Wooden iPhone Dock

[ChristmasFever 2012] R2-D2 Wooden iPhone Dock

Anything Star Wars-related item can be an excellent gift for any geek. But to make an eco-friendly statement, this wooden R2-D2 iPhone Dock can be the ultimate choice. It doesn't look as adorable as a plastic or a metal R2-D2 robot because of the wooden finish but this one... more »

[11.12.2012]

[Green Gadgets] USB Intellipaper

[Green Gadgets] USB Intellipaper

We've seen blinged out, cute, and quirky USB flashdrives. But all those are mere packaging. Without those colors, studs, and cute design, the USB drive is just an ordinary memory chip. However, the Intellipaper is here to introduce a greener USB option. Instead of bulky packaging,... more »

[23.11.2012]