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The SwissBike LX is a full-size mountain bike with full size 26″ standard wheels. When folded, it measures just 36″ x 28″ x 12″, and can be unfolded into a full bike in less than 30 seconds without tools. The great thing about the bike is that it will fit in the boot of a car or can be stored in a cupboard. (more…)
The Nextar NXBT-001 and NXBT-002 denote the model names of a pair of BlueTooth handsfree kits for the car. The eco bit is that they are both solar powered rather than using the charging port of the car. The Nextar NXBT-001 offers 250 hours of standby time and 10 hours of talk time, whereas the Nextar NXBT-002 offers 150 hours of standby time and 6 hours of talk time. Clearly the charging time of both units depends on how bright the sun is that day. (more…)
The PedalPower+ is a solar charger eco gadget that will charge up your MP3, camera and phone devices in just a few hours. The PedalPower+ uses a dynamo to convert the rotational energy from cycling into energy usable to charge up your gadgets. The V2 and V3 PedalPower+ versions also feature a solar panel, allowing you to charge your gadgets using solar power. (more…)
An engineer (read: big kid) has built an impressive go-kart that uses 6 Optima D34 (12V 55AH) batteries that allows the kart to reach speeds of up to 60 mph (100 kph). The kart is supposedly the fastest electric go-kart in the world, and therefore is a record-breaker. The batteries drive a S-33 motor and an Alltrax AXE-7234 controller, although the battery life is not mentioned. (more…)
If you’re lucky enough to have lots of snow in your part of the world, the pedal powered snow plough is a great way to exercise and clear the roads too! You can always give the kids the job of clearing the roads, and know that you’re doing them some good! (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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%. (more…)
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Wild Grass Solar Garden Lights
Solar-powered LED lights that look like wild grass. The ultimate in designer LED lighting for your garden! (read more...) |
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Solar Powered Stainless Steel Blue Deck Lights
Some seriously stylish deck lights that are completely self-contained and solar-powered. (read more...) |
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Solio Mag - Solar Powered Charger
A hybrid solar-powered charger featuring a case made from a highly durable magnesium alloy. (read more...) |
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Solar-Powered Portable Insect Killer
A solar-powered insect killer that will kill most types of flying insect, typically the ones that bite! (read more...) |
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Handy Grey Water Siphon and Pump
An inexpensive way of reusing water from your bath or washing up bowl into the garden for watering the plants. (read more...) |
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Motion-Activated LED Outdoor Light
A low energy security light that can be powered by rechargeable batteries, and triggers the 5 bright LEDs when motion is detected. (read more...) |
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Printed Circuit Board Necklace
An unusual item of jewelery made from recycled computer circuit boards. (read more...) |
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