People who first drove their cars with every aerodynamic advantage in mind, while shifting into neutral to use only the power of gravity to propel their vehicle down every hill, were among the pioneers to lay claim to the nickname of “hypermiler”. They understood the importance of reducing the mass of their car, so they […]
Could You Ditch Your Car for an Electric Bike?
Is it possible that the trend in electric bikes(ebikes) will continue to advance and even allow you to completely ditch your car, in the near future? If we look to Europe, we would say that it seems possible. If you’ve ever been traveling to Europe, you know that they love bikes. It appears that they […]
Could we use Old Cell Phones to Power our Homes…our Cars?
Billions of cell phones have been produced in the last few decades. When we purchase a new phone, most of use don’t trade-in the old one or sell it to a place like Gazelle. Sure, a small fraction of those old phones are recycled. All of their tiny components are extracted and add up to […]
Give your Old Cell Phone a Reason to Live!
Cell phones are now our constant companions, but there comes a time when we have to say goodbye. …You’re not fast enough, your camera doesn’t cut it, you’re too small and you’re just not cool. When saying goodbye to an old friend who has been with you for a long time, you might wonder – […]
Are you Crazy to want a Battery Backup system for your Solar Panels?
Besides the energy savings, one of the biggest benefits for photovoltaic solar panels is the fact that they often create more energy than your home uses, especially during the day when you’re not home. However, selling electricity to the power company by feeding excess back to the grid may not be the most cost effective […]
Cube from the Future could Power Everything
A research team from the University of Maryland has partnered with Redox Power Systems to develop PowerSERG 2-80, more commonly referred to as “The Cube.” The company has made many claims how The Cube provides uninterrupted power that is safe and energy efficient, both on and off the grid. The company even says all of […]
Could you live in a Tiny House under 200 square feet?
Does reducing your expenses, downsizing your life, getting rid of all the useless stuff, saving energy and easing your impact on the environment interest you? When first faced with the idea of tiny house living, most people think, “I could never do that.” However, those who’ve tried have often said that it’s easier than you […]
Can’t they make Solar Panels look Cooler?
We all know that solar panels are good for the environment and they do an amazing job of helping us save money on our energy bills. Despite those benefits, many people in the solar business and those who already have solar power, can’t figure out why more homeowners haven’t adopted them. One major reason is, […]
Elon Musk’s Hyperloop: Super Fast Travel or Super Hype?
SpaceX and Tesla founder and entrepreneur, Elon Musk has proposed an idea for futuristic high-speed transportation, called Hyperloop. According to Musk, Hyperloop would be an alternative system to trains, boats, aircrafts and automobiles and could be transportation’s ‘fifth mode’. Musk stated that the system could revolutionize the way people travel and he is intent on […]
Be an Energy Saving Hero to your Community, Group, Neighbors, or even your entire Town
Wouldn’t it be great if you could make a huge impact on the energy savings of a large group of people or even your entire town? Your efforts could change the lives of hundreds or thousands of people by helping them save money, reduce green house gases and improve the environment. There are actually quite […]
