Ferrari, a company that is famous for its super fast cars powered by large, powerful engines, that burn a lot of fuel, and produce large amounts of harmful CO2, is about to make some significant changes, as it plans to start implementing turbocharged engines in its next generation vehicles. At […]
Green tech
It’s Energy Star Certified… So What?
We've all seen it before when shopping for electronics, home appliances, or perhaps even when entering a building - that blue star that proudly proclaims that what you are buying is "energy star certified." Most of us, based on context, have come to figure out that this has something to […]
Three Alternative Energies You Should Invest In
In a world where gas prices are skyrocketing, energy usage is at an all-time high, and pollution clouds blanket the blue sky, the need for alternative energy is more important than ever before. Through research and advancement, these technologies are growing in popularity and slowly being integrated into society. As […]
Power Inverters-Be Disaster Ready!
Chances are, those who lived on the east coast in the midst of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy of 2012 wished they had power inverters on hand to maintain at least some heat and electricity. Many victims were with zero electricity for months on end. Calamities happen, both expected and unexpected; and […]
The Economic Value of Water Goes Beyond the Obvious as an Economic Source for Energy
Most people don't think about the fact that water has economic value. Often thought of as an infinite resource that is readily available to all, few people ever give thought to the costs and benefits of water or water as a good in an economic market. Basic characteristics of water, […]
How New Technologies Can Help Detect Water Leaks
The call for water conservation is very important in today's time as clean water is fast becoming a scarce commodity. There are different ways of how water is wasted such as leaking pipes, water flowing in toilets and open faucets and showers. One of the most common reasons of water […]
How Solar Cells Are Manufactured
We are now in an era where there is great emphasis on limiting the carbon footprint whenever possible, and anything considered eco-friendly is ideally preferred compared to its predecessor. A big focus on reducing the carbon footprint lies within the energy industry. A big sign that governments and energy companies […]
Benefits of Solar Energy Systems for Your Home
Solar lights and other solar home products are known by many people as good things. However, only a few people really understand why they are good. Do you know why it is advisable to use solar energy? Just go through this article and for real, you will understand why they […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Panels
A popular segment of new home construction now is the inclusion of renewable and sustainable energy solutions. Though most renewable energy solutions are still less popular and underutilized, the savings they can provide your home are hard to ignore, particularly when you're talking about solar panels. Like any energy solution, […]
The World’s Fastest Electric and Hybrid Cars
Electric and hybrid vehicles have come a long way since the early 1990s, when the first serious attempts at producing such a vehicle were made. The Chrysler TEVan, the Toyota RAV4 EV, the General Motors EV1 and the Nissan Altra EV were among the first electric vehicles, but only a […]
Mobile Phone Accessories of the Future
Technology change is taking place at a very fast pace. Every mobile phone manufacturing company is working hard to ensure that it is the first to come up with a mobile phone accessory that will attract new customers and keep the existing customers from opting to buy products from other […]
How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
When we think of how to make a house more energy efficient, our minds often go toward expensive big-ticket items. It’s true; new air conditioners, refrigerators, and dishwashers can surely save a lot of energy compared to most older machines. If your appliances are working and aren’t terribly inefficient, keeping […]