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 removed spare tires, … [Read More...]
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Copenhagen Wheel makes your ordinary bike Electric!
Electric-assist bicycles, or e-bikes, have been on the market for quite some time, but they’ve failed to create a transportation revolution or really any significant change in the way people commute to work, school, and other places for their daily … [Continue Reading...]
Is the Bloom Box our solution to Energy Independence?
We've often heard of green energy technologies such as solar, wind power and geothermal as being the answer for our energy independence for the future. Technology has brought us even further in revolutionizing how energy is generated for homes and … [Continue Reading...]
What is a Smart Meter and How do I get One?
A smart meter is an electricity meter, the device found on the outside of your home or business. It tells the power company how much electricity you have used for a given month. The key difference in a smart meter, is that it communicates directly … [Continue Reading...]
Belkin Switch F7C01110q AV Energy Saving Surge Protector with Remote Control
This remote controlled power strip is the perfect device for connecting and controlling the power to all of your computer and stereo equipment. It’s even great to use as an indoor Christmas tree light timer replacement, during the holidays. Simply … [Continue Reading...]
What is Energy Efficiency?
Being energy efficient means reducing the use of electricity, natural gas and other energy sources, while still providing the same level and quality of service. For example, an energy efficient car engine can provide more miles per gallon of gas, … [Continue Reading...]
Make Your Next Salad with LEDs
Who doesn’t like a good salad? Some people like them so much, they actually grow most of the ingredients in their backyard. Unfortunately, this type of gardening just isn’t realistic for the majority of us. However, this could soon be changing. … [Continue Reading...]
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Energy Starved Traveler’s Guide: Best Hacks and Gadgets!
What do all our favorite gadgets have in common? They need power! This list of gadgets will be especially interesting to you if you're traveling to a place that might not have reliable power or any power at all, during some portions of your journey. … [Continue Reading...]
Why are Lithium Ion Batteries Exploding?
If you pay attention to headlines it's likely that you've seen that Li-ion or "lithium" batteries are causing big problems with the Samsung Note 7 phone. The issue has become so serious, that airlines are banning the use of the phone on flights and … [Continue Reading...]
Secrets to the High Price of Summer Gas
Have you noticed that the cost of filling your vehicle's tank goes up significantly once the weather gets warmer? Gasoline actually costs more in the summer than it does in the winter season, for a number of different reasons. As the weather warms up … [Continue Reading...]
Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Programmable Switch Review
Honeywell's Econoswitch 7-day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch is a useful tool in the fight against energy waste. You can save energy and money, year-round, by making sure that your lights only come on when you need them. As the product name … [Continue Reading...]
Urban Planning: Shaping Future Cities of the World
Urban and regional planning is a growing field affected by the increased concerns over the impact of new residential and commercial developments on the environment, and urban revitalization taking place throughout the United States. According to the … [Continue Reading...]
