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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 3rd, 2009
The BodyGard Hand-Powered Emergency Tool is essentially a hybrid of a swiss army knife and a survival kit. The gadget contains a hand-crank so that you can charge up the internal battery for powering the built-in bright LED flashlight, the flashing red emergency light, the digital FM radio, the motion activated security alarm, or the mobile phone and cell phone charger. And those are just the electronic aspects of the 12-in-1 emergency gadget! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 26th, 2009
Set to be launched in 2027, iCar, a zero-emission concept car powered by, yes…electricity. It is a fantastic resolution to ease Mother Nature’s problem and bring a new perspective to our future generation. John Bukasa has do a great flavor to all of us indeed by designing this multi-talented machine, iCar. The specifications are amazing and what we though impossible ten years ago will become a reality, that’s in 2027. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 18th, 2009
The Motioned Powered Speed Bump is a novel method of generating energy from the weight and movement of cars over them. The speed bumps look more like a flat metal plate than a traditional concrete speed bump. The metal bumps have long think pedals running across the top which are pressed down as a car moves over the speed bump. The movement of these pedals turns gears inside the bump which generates around 2,000W of electricity per car! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 16th, 2009
So we know that cycling is good for you and great for the environment, but how about skating? Typically overlooked, but skating can be just as good for you when comutting and getting around. Inline Skating has just got more eco-friendly with the new K2 Eco Skates from K2 Sports. Using sustainable bamboo and recycled Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, the K2 Eco Skates set a great example of what can be achieved using green materials.
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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 10th, 2009
The Nexus Drive Solar Pro is a solar-powered Bluetooth gadget that allows you to use your mobile phone safely and legally, but without needing to use batteries or the car charger to top up the handsfree kit battery. Two hours of bright sunlight will give you roughly an hours talk time on your mobile phone. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on May 12th, 2009
The ‘Laser’ product is a gadget designed for urban cyclists. Since cyclists are very exposed on the road due to the volume of traffic these days, the Laser gadget is designed to create a light-based safety zone around the cyclists to encourage good behaviour from drivers. When a driver enters the safety zone, the light changes to a red zone, and several horns will sound. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 28th, 2009
I recently wrote about the PLX Kiwi MPG, which is essentially the baby brother of the PLX Kiwi. The PLX Kiwi is an eco gadget for your car that helps you learn what driving behaviour gives you the optimum driving efficiency. The Kiwi plugs into your car’s on-board computer and gives you loads of useful information. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on March 10th, 2009
The Kiwi MPG is a plug and play fuel consumption meter for your car. The meter is fitted with 3 basic modes that display your current instantaneous MPG (Miles per Gallon) of fuel, your average MPG over multiple trips, and the total cost of your fuel usage over many trips. The gadget can help you identify your driving habits that give you the best and worst MPG readings, therefore helping you to save fuel and money. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 27th, 2009
The Solio Communicator is a solar-powered hands-free kit for mobile phones, useful for when you’re out and about driving. The communicator works with all Bluetooth cell phones just like any other handsfree kit, the only difference is that it’s powered using the sun. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 24th, 2009
A Bose press release has detailed the design of a new energy-efficient Bose sound system, designed specifically for eco-friendly cars. The new Bose system is 30% smaller, 40% lighter, and uses 50% less energy compared to conventional Bose sound systems, without sacrificing quality. (more…)
