Green Bentley Limousines Roaming in England
The Queen of England is going green and she has transformed her Bentley Limousine to bio-fuels to prove it. Inspired by how her son, Prince Charles converted most of his cars that included an Aston Martin and a Jaguar, Queen Elizabeth is taking her cue towards shifting to alternative fuel as well.
Bentley has commented that the royal family is a staunch backer of Crewe’s initiative to change to bio-fuels, as Bentley targets that by the year 2012 all its versions will have the capacity for accommodating flex-fuel.
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Ice Melt Solves with Green Grades
Walking on the cold streets may be a problem but the real problem starts when you want to get rid of the ice that has accumulated right beneath you. Salt is a good alternative but just make sure it does not come into contact with the green grass beneath. Rock salt has elements that can be consequentially dangerous to the plants and grass and this is certainly something many people care less.
But now, here is a possible solution to that problem. Melt Ice solution is available in the market and definitely something better to resolve your problems.
Ice Melt is touted as doing a better job than rock salt of eliminating ice in temperatures below the freezing point.
Magnesium chloride is the main ingredient Ice Melt.
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Surf Excel Quick Wash Soon to be Demanded WorldWide
Laundry and washing clothes is a routine practice that anyone would do these days. However, emphasis on how to really wash clothes the eco-friendly way is in the air, especially for homes that want to save a lot to conserve water and other resources like detergents from overuse.
Apparently, this was taken into consideration by Unilever when it conceptualized the Surf Excel Quick Wash in India. While it is currently available in India for the meantime, expect it to be requested by many countries who are looking for good alternatives to laundry needs of local consumers today.
Unilever launched Surf Excel Quick Wash in India. The detergent uses half as much water as traditional brands, saving an estimated 14 billion liters of water each year. That’s an important innovation especially for consumers in the dry southern states of India, where water is scarce. The company says sales of the brand are up 27 percent in the first six months of 2008 in India.
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Clocks Operating on Citrus-Acid Power
Clocks have come in all shapes, sizes and technology and this is a new one as far as alternative energy is concerned. Check out this citrus-powered clock that makes use of the citrus levels of lemons or oranges via the copper and zinc of the clock.
It is a great way to embark on the various alternative energies to power gadgets and it may also do some good as far as improving the odor of a room. But as far as wasting fruits for a clock is concerned, this is something that not all home owners may consider due to the mess and of course use of fruits as far as gadgets is concerned.
Via Envirogadget
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Lipodiesel Extracted from Humans as Fuel?
Most people would not care right now about looking at alternative fuel, considering the continuous drop of oil prices which have fallen to below $41 per barrel. We have heard of the various alternatives, biodiesel and fossil fuel and it seems that a surgeon has discovered something which none of us have heard and it goes by the name of “Lipodiesel”.
What is Lipodiesel?
There is nothing technical about this new form of fuel. Plainly put, they are fats extracted from the human body from people who get rid of extra fats through liposuction. Dr. Bittner actually used this on his Ford Explorer but a lot of questions surrounding the legality of its use is still in the air.
Patients do not actually mind Dr. Bittner’s cause for using their sucked fat for another use. He may is facing some legal issues since the U.S. prohibits the use of medical waste from powering vehicles and also on the case of his girlfriend’s practice of certain medical procedures without the proper license to do so.
It is not known how Dr Bittner went about turning the fat sucked out of patients into fuel. But he claims to have carried out more than 7,000 lipo operations - and according to Forbes, a gallon of fat will produce about a gallon of fuel, and drivers can get about the same amount of mileage from fat fuel as they do from regular diesel.
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Solar Powered LCD Monitor from LG Electronics
Watch out LCD fanatics, there is a new LCD monitor in town and you can bank on solar power to help power it up. This is sure to help solve those rising energy bills from the usual energy consuming computer and thanks to the aggressive efforts of LG Electronics, you can now get these new 14.1 LCD monitors at computer stores for a more energy-efficient and eco-friendly way of living.
The panel uses selective reflection plates that exist in the backlight panels and the Backlight Data Signal Switching Technology to switch from reflective mode in high luminance setting, which is sunlight, to transmissive mode in low lights in indoors and at night. This panel is the first of its kind that easily switches from backlight use to outdoor reflective mode “with the touch of a button”.
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Energy Efficient Remote Controls Released
We have our share of various remote controls in the home and one thing we hate about them is how often you have to change the batteries. Some may take a month to a year but what if you had a remote that could practically be used longer using a single battery?
The RF remote control modules, which use the 2.4 GHz spectrum, are designed to be integrated into host gear such as TVs, DVDs and set-top boxes. They are based on GreenPeak’s Emerald GP500C communication controller, with dedicated features for the consumer electronics and remote control market.
So if you are among the people who hate to see bunched remote controls in your home, here is a great solution to your worries. Other than worry about trouble in looking for them or having to deal with the battery changes, here is one that can last longer and is a wiser alternative to the numerous gadgets we have in our home.
(Source) EE Times
Solar Desk Lamps from Sony
Interior decorating can be a hassle and it includes choosing the right lighting and fixtures. People nowadays would take into consideration the energy consumption as well and while they are at it, using other forms of gaining energy such as solar energy is normally included in the selection process.
Sony has that covered. Aside from providing a new kind of look and ambiance that can instantly lighten up the room, this Solar Desk Lamp from Sony can be a good addition to any home. Place it in the living room, bedroom or the den, it is bound to get much attention and provide lighting the natural way without worrying about your next energy bill.
This Hana-Akari fixture is built from panels that take after the photosynthesis process, making it able to stash away energy in a low-cost, thin membrane that won’t hurt the pockets when it comes to the manufacturing process.
Snowmobikes to Power Times Square on New Year’s Eve
Call it a brainchild by Hollywood legend Liza Minelli but the whole thing does seem to be enticing. To welcome 2009, a vast lighting display is customary but this time around Times Square has an alternative source of energy coming from pedal power. And guess who will be leading it all? Celebrities and personalities led by Liza Minelli.
So if you find yourself in Times Square on December 31. You can contribute and pedal as well to help juice up the display that is customary for this side of town.
“What happens is really cool. Whoever is riding these bikes here… it’s storing energy that on New Year’s Eve, coming into 2009, will light up Times Square,” she said. “Anybody can come down here and pedal and be a part of something that will go on forever.”
(Source) Hello Magazine
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Car Manufacturers Turn to Alternative Materials for Better Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption has always been an issue that most car owners have to deal with and while many have shifted towards smaller and compact cars, looking into the new approach and technology that current car manufacturers today like Audi and BMW are undertaking may not deprive aspiring car owners the comfort of these famous car brands in the market.
There is no question that brand is still a key element in choosing the car of your dreams. But one thing that many will enjoy and note is that these car manufacturers now make use of alternative materials, lighter than the old ones as well as parts that help bring down the weight differential that can make cars burn gas better.
Factors like the size of the car engine, the materials like metals used in the chassis, transmission and the gearbox have since been improved, making use of various alloys such as magnesium and silicon to ensure that they are still safer to drive.
Computer programmes and mathematical methods are used to calculate the most efficient utilisation of materials based on bionic principles copied from nature. Like the bones of a human skeleton, optimal function is combined with low weight.
So the next time you consider buying a car, look at the little things such as the materials and the manufacturing process. It can make a difference as far as saving on fuel while driving around in luxury the eco-friendly way.
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