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Collapsible Solar-Powered Traffic Cone

Posted November 26th, 2008 by Dan (EnviroGadget Writer)
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Brando are at it again with another of their eco friendly gadgets, the Solar Powered Traffic Code. The collapsible traffic cone can easily be stored in the boot of your car without using up much space. When there’s an emergency, just pluck it out of your car, and pull the top of the cone upwards.

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Chrysler’s GreenEcoMobility Electric Car

Posted October 8th, 2008 by Dan (EnviroGadget Writer)

Chrysler has announced a new green transportation vehicle that is eco friendly, being emission free, using electric power rather than petroleum derivatives. The car features iPod and iPhone integration, where the latter doubles as a mobile phone hands free feature too. The Peapod is small, yet available in 2-seater, 4-seater and 6-seater models.

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Coleman Solar Car Battery Charger

Posted September 19th, 2008 by Dan (EnviroGadget Writer)

As gadgets become cheaper, it’s becoming more and more common for gadgets to be fitted into our cars. For example, DVD players, games consoles, MP3 players, air conditioning and more. The chances of having a flat car battery are therefore quite high. When driving, a portion of your fuel is used to charge the car battery. Therefore this Solar Battery Charger should save you money on fuel costs, as it tops up your car battery via the 12V power socket.

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Nissan’s Accelerator Pedal that Pushes Back

Posted August 18th, 2008 by Dan (EnviroGadget Writer)

Nissan has announced a new eco gadget they are fitting to all new models in 2009 that resists the rate at which you can accelerate with a gas pedal that pushes back. By reducing the rate at which drivers accelerate, you end up using less fuel. Dubbed the “ECO pedal”, the system improves fuel efficiency by 5 to 10%.

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