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BMW’s Electric Scooter Packs 75 mph - The Green Solution for Crowded Urban Centers

BMW’s Electric Scooter Packs 75 mph – The Green Solution for Crowded Urban Centers

Electric scooters have been dabbed as one of the greenest practical solution for crowded urban centers. BMW’s electric scooter is designed to achieve the performance specification of a gasoline-fueled scooter. This all-electric scooter will pack a top speed of 75mph, and a full charged battery range of 100 kilometers or  Read more »

Add Comments August 14, 2012

London Olympics 2012 - Green Facts: Sustainable Cycling Stadium

London Olympics 2012 – Green Facts: Sustainable Cycling Stadium

The Velodrome Park is one of the most iconic and sustainable venues of the London Olympics 2012 Games. The 12,000 seat stadium was constructed mainly using timber and covered with a lightweight roof. The design allowed limited use of steel for construction. Rainwater harvesting capability of the arena is a plus to  Read more »

6 Comments July 29, 2012

Filipino Inventor Turns Plastic Trash Into Liquid Gold

Filipino Inventor Turns Plastic Trash Into Liquid Gold

A Filipino inventor has found a way to convert plastic trash into fuel - Gasoline, Diesel and Kerosene. Though not a very new invention, Jayme Navarro has found his own way of turning plastic into fuel, through a process called  “Pyrolysis”. This patented system has been proven to convert non-biodegradable  Read more »

75 Comments July 18, 2012

Spray On Battery: High-Tech Paint Turns Any Surface Into Battery

Spray On Battery: High-Tech Paint Turns Any Surface Into Battery

“You could turn your home into a battery”, a statement by one of the scientist who has formulated a paint, that could turn virtually any surface into battery. A leap from the current lithium battery technology, which is limited to a rectangular and cylindrical design.

2 Comments July 2, 2012

All Electric GT500 Ford Mustang Shelby

All Electric GT500 Ford Mustang Shelby

In the official launching of Ford’s new research and development facility in Silicon Valley. Executive chairman Bill Ford, rolled out its new fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles that will be hitting the market this year. A GT500 Mustang Shelby, was among the vehicles displayed on the event. Questions were  Read more »

2 Comments June 29, 2012

Audi’s Hybrid Cars Win Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race

Audi’s Hybrid Cars Win Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race

Audi’s hybrid car, R18 E-Tron Quattro, became the first hybrid to win the Le Mans 24 hour endurance race. A historic first in more than 80 years of the prestigious French 24 hour endurance race. Following the winning car to the podium is another hybrid from Audi, at second place.  Read more »

3 Comments June 26, 2012

Trees Reflects Income Inequality - Seen From Space

Trees Reflects Income Inequality – Seen From Space

A comparison of satellite images from Google Earth, between a lower and a higher income neighborhood shows how the number trees indicate its income state. Higher income communities tend to have more trees than those in the lesser income areas. This might explain the air quality in lesser income neighborhood.

Add Comments June 19, 2012

Pacquiao’s Green Effect On The Philippines

Pacquiao’s Green Effect On The Philippines

He did it again. In his latest bout with Timothy Bradley, Pacquiao reduced vehicle emissions by 90%. It happened in all of Pacquiao’s past fights and his latest bout is not an exception. Every time the best pound for pound boxer in the world steps into the ring, his home  Read more »

1 Comment June 10, 2012