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Awesome October 2, 2012 posted by Nigel

m-ch – Micro Compact Homes can be installed in less than 5 minutes, cost little more than a Toyota Prius

An innovative European product could point to the future of the modern home, as we move into an era of more expensive energy and space constraints due population pressures. The Japanese have faced these issues for a long time already, but now it seems as though the rest of the developed world may also have to come to terms with more efficient living spaces…and sooner rather than later.

cool tech September 23, 2010 posted by Nigel

Amprius Super Electrode Batteries promise double the run time

New electrode technology from battery technology company Amprius promises to improve battery run times by more than 40%. By replacing conventional carbon anodes with the new nanowire silicon material, the new silicon electrode batteries are able to store much more energy, resulting in a beefier and more powerful battery in the same sized package. It’s early days yet of course (isn’t it always?) but the company hopes to have products on the market within two years, probably initially powering electric…

Bizarre October 25, 2007 posted by Red

World’s first Toyota Prius Limo – shirley shome mishtake…?

The world’s first Toyota Prius Limo. Canadian with way too much time on his hands decides to accommodate his family of six in green style. Six doors, 10 seats, 50 mpg and a bunch of turning heads at the mall. Er..do not try this at home folks. More here. The price was small. The cost was high. We have less than $10,000.00 in it. All the parts came from two cars with non rebuild able junk titles. I was able to recoup…

Reviews July 12, 2016 posted by Nick Johnson

2016 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion – 65 MPG, 3-cylinder, turbo charged hot hatch style [Review]

Ask most people for ideas on what car to buy and they will often reply: “just buy a Golf”. They do this not because it is the only car they think of when put on the spot, but because it does everything you ask of it so well. Recently however, certain diesel Golfs have been caught out doing a little too well at emission tests, something that has now snow-balled into an industry-wide scandal causing diesel engines to become something…

Awesome July 24, 2014 posted by Nigel

BMW i8 – 155mph, 134.5 mpg, is this the most amazing car ever made? [Review]

If hype could be measured in money, then the new BMW i8 would be an instant lottery winner millionaire. Ever since the concept car was unveiled in Frankfurt in 2009, fans have been waiting to see if the company could actually deliver on its vision of a high speed, frugal supercar to match the best the world has to offer. We’re happy to report that they succeeded. And how.

cool tech June 6, 2013 posted by Nigel

Ford Fiesta 1.0 Litre EcoBoost – road testing the new 3 cylinder, 65mpg wonder engine [Video Review]

Ford’s 1.0 Litre EcoBoost petrol engine was this week given the 2013 International Engine of the Year award, which reflects the motoring industry’s new found passion for eco friendly technology in more than just concept vehicles. The engine, which features direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and a sophisticated turbo charger, delivers amazing performance and fuel efficiency, with a top speed of 112mph and average consumption of a miserly 65.7 mpg.

cool tech October 12, 2012 posted by Nigel

Marrs M1 Electric Bicycle – the wild hog e-bike for tree fellers, not huggers

The electric bicycle market is growing apace, and part of that involves a splintering into distinct sales segments. At one end of the scale there’s the truckloads of cheap, clunky Chinese electric bicycles, sold on price and basic functionality. They’re utilitarian all right, but hardly something you’d call a work of art. At the other end you’ll find real labors of love, crafted to deliver more than just a ride. But at a price.

reprise October 7, 2012 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Bike Lane Safety Light gives you a bike lane wherever you go – Cycling down a road at night is… Myfitnesspal helps your keep your weight in check – For the past two years, my weight… Digital Juice Orbit Micro makes cool tracking shots a simple affair – Taking high resolution HD video… CRADAR monitors your phone and automatically alerts an emergency…

Gadgets May 21, 2009 posted by Nigel

Portable Hydromassage Spa – one up the neighbours with your own blow up jacuzzi

Neighbour annoying you with their new Prius? Fight back with something almost, but not quite, eco. This Portable Hydromassage Spa – or jack-oozi to you and me – promises to make them froth with envy. Or righteous indignation. A 900 watt water heater keeping 600 gallons of water warm for your indulgence? Priceless. $999.95. This portable whirlpool tub inflates in minutes and has powerful jets that provide penetrating massage. With enough space for four adults, the spa has five adjustable…

Fun & Games May 6, 2009 posted by Debra Atlas

An Electric Hummer that Can Get 100 MPG? – say it ain’t so!

Those who love big cars but still want to remain eco-friendly take heart! The H3 Electric Hummer premiered last week at the 2009 SAE International World Congress in Detroit. Billed as being greener than a Prius in clover, with a 40 mile all-electric range and fuel efficiency over 100 mpg, the prototype uses Raser Technologies’ plug-in hybrid E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) 200KW advanced AC induction motor connected to a 4WD transmission. Will it fly? Well let’s just say the odds…

cool tech April 30, 2008 posted by Nigel

SEV Solar Roof Modules – solar roof retrofit your hybrid vehicle and drive on sunshine

You’ve gotta love this SEV Solar Roof Module which fits right onto a stock Toyota Prius roofline to provide 215 watts of energy to keep you driving electric eco style for 20 miles a day. No plugging in required, just a goodly amount of that old sunshine magic. The company has kits for other hybrid vehicles like the RAV 4 and Ford Escape, but the Prius is the one to beat really. The system works with a battery pack and…

Recommended April 20, 2005 posted by Red

Zipcars.

Zipcar. Join up, reserve a car, locate it at the appointed time, unlock with card. Drive away. Return. A new form of car rental or just a trendy way to litter the streets with tin? You can do it online or over the phone. You choose the car you want – there are MINIs, BMWs, Prius’s, even pickups. Choose the time slot you want at the location you want. Reserve minutes or months in advance. Your Zipcard will only open the car…

general September 30, 2004 posted by Red

Hybrid BMW SUV?

That BMW with the hybrid component from Electrocharger? Looks like it’s an X5. More here. For some reason I think that this technology is going places, unless some company from the ‘dark side’ buys them out. ‘To this end, they�ve basically tripled the low rev urge of their X5 with electric assist. The standard torque of the 4.4 litre engine is about 470lbft. However, with electric assist, this jumps to a massive 1,350lbft (yes, you did read that correctly!)’

general August 28, 2003 posted by Red

Obsoleting the driver

‘Toyota plans to release a car next month in Japan that parallel parks itself.’ A self parking Prius? Now I know we’re in the 21st century.

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