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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 20th, 2011
The SpinPOWER I4 is a dynamo charger kit for the iPhone 4 allowing you to power your phone from an eco-friendly power source. The charger makes use of the kinetic energy of the bike moving, its wheels turning, by converting it into electricity that it can then use to power your iPhone 4.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 10th, 2011
The Midland ER102 radio is a handy multipurpose device which provides you with tools useful for both everyday use and for emergencies. The radio is powered through a wind up/crank handle, allowing you to provide the power whenever it is required ensuring that it is always ready for action.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 18th, 2011

The Eco Siren Torch is a durable dynamo powered flashlight with a built in siren. The torch and siren are ready for use whenever you require them, simply crank the handle of the device to provide them power.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 17th, 2010

The Nighthawk is a wind-up LED torch that provides you with a bright, focused light whenever it is required. Because a dynamo is used to produce the electricity for this torch there are no worries over it running out of power when you need a torch most. The torch can also be used to provide charge for your Nokia mobile phone.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 26th, 2010

The Bicycle Charger Kit is an easy to install kit that allows you to turn your pedaling power into an eco- friendly method of charging your mobile. This kit allows you to charge you phone while you are on the go, or listen to music while cycling without fear of draining your phone’s battery.
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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on February 3rd, 2010

The Magtenlight MLS-150 is a lighting system for your bike that uses a contact-less dynamo to generate the energy to power your lights. The system works by mounting a large ring of 32 magnets on the spokes of your bike, which moves past the dynamo coil, generating an electric current. Since the dynamo is not in physical contact with the magnet, the system is frictionless, which means you don’t feel much resistance (otherwise caused by friction) when cycling. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 9th, 2009

Dahon has announced the BioLogic FreeCharge, which is a bicycle charging kit that connects to any dynamo hub on the market, allowing you to charge your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone and other portable gadgets. The BioLogic FreeCharge uses the energy generated by the bike’s dynamo to charge an internal high-capacity battery. That in tern can be used to charge any USB-charged or powered gadgets. (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 November 6th, 2008

Sometimes these eco-friendly gadgets do end up being a little odd, however, this is a green gadget focussed firmly on the kids. This is a hand-powered torch in the shape of a penguin. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 1st, 2008

Hand-powered torches have been around for ages. Essentially you repeatedly squeeze a lever that converts the linear motion into a rotational motion that drives a dynamo. The dynamo then charges an internal battery that allows the low-powered light (often LED-based) to light up for a few minutes or hours. However, the Mini Dynamo Massager Torch, rather bizarrely, adds a massage function! (more…)