ElasticShelf: The Greenies kind of bookshelf
Bike inner tubes can still be recycled and turned into a bookshelf. Designed by SystemDesignStudio, the ElasticShelf is made of stretchable tube between two metal bars on the wall as described. This was an entry to the inhabitat Spring Green competition which had the participants... more »
[28.05.2010]
Nokia shows off EC509 Green Core concept
Here's another concept phone that may interest the green enthusiasts. The EC509 Green Core mobile phone uses kinetic energy to power the phone. Nokia also encourages the users of this phone to keep the packaging because of the free postage sticker included. It will be used to... more »
[25.05.2010]
Mira EV: Guinness World Record holder
The Mira EV is an electric vehicle that uses 8,320 cylindrical lithium-ion batteries from Sanyo. Apparently, the car has broken a Guinness World Record. Not any others' record but it's own actually. The Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a single... more »
[25.05.2010]
Hungry Batteries will slim down
I've said this a couple times already but Mac Funamizu has done it again. He is well-known for his concept designs but I don't know if one has made it to an actual product. Anyway, this battery concept slims down when there is less or no more power. This is something I want... more »
[24.05.2010]
Solar Robot-Tank-Scorpion can help make your kids smarter
Nothing much to say here except this solar robots will teach the kids to be smarter especially in science. I don't know how but perhaps the way it transforms and the fact that it gets energy from Mr. Sun. It's a Solar Robot-Tank-Scorpion in one that could rival the Transformers---not.... more »
[24.05.2010]
Green Samba is fast and green, prototype still being made
Silveira Group's Green Samba is said to be an all-electric watercraft. This is not really the first of its kind but it can do better than most models available today. Why, it features 65 mph speed and with a silent motor at that. Still no word on pricing because the company... more »
[20.05.2010]
Green Gadget Concept gets energy from the wind and the sun
A certain Cheng Peng recently designed a green gadget concept that gathers energy from Mr. Sun to power your gadgets and GPS devices. This solar gadget is best to bring outdoors especially when you go camping. It can also store wind energy grabbed by the its four petals turning... more »
[19.05.2010]
ASUS intros Bamboo Collection laptop
ASUS wishes to go green with their Bamboo Collection of laptops and the series was recently added with new models. The new laptop now comes with Core i5-450M processor from Intel, NVIDIA Optimus switchable graphics technology, an 11-hour battery, and a $1,300 price tag. The... more »
[17.05.2010]
Chinavasion intros Solar-Powered Battery for 29 mobile gadgets
I am on the lookout for an efficient solar battery or solar charger but I can't find that will give enough power to most of my gadgets. Sure, most can but they are not really powerful. I guess I'd try this one from Chinavasion since it's a 20,000mAh battery that comes with adapters. There... more »
[17.05.2010]
Hawaii to get the Nissan Leaf first
I find the Nissan Leaf a stylish car. I know I can't buy one now and I envy those in Hawaii because they can have the Leaf first. The state is committed to going green that is why Nissan chose to bring their new model. The small island seems to be the best place to launch... more »
[12.05.2010]
