June 8, 2008
Folding Solar Charger for 12V DC devices!
Here’s a nice array of solar cells that can power any 12V DC device (That’s anything with a car adaptor too). A stylish charger that´s small enough to slip in a cargo trouser pocket or glove compartment, but opens up into a powerful portable solar panel with near universal connectivity. Suitable for charging handheld devices and rech ... More
June 1, 2008
Foam Car built by a Lithuanian!
A Lithuanian builds a car from scratch using polyurethane foam. It’s an amazing work of an art. Perhaps he did it because foam weighs less than other meterials? The car is probably not your daily driver but still, with the 30″ chrome wheels, you can at least look good in it. Polyurethane, the wonder-polymer used in everything from ... More
July 2, 2007
Save energy on standby
The standby button on a lot of electrical devices, and also that fact that people leave a lot of appliances plugged in the socket, means a lot of power wasted over the year, and if every home does the same, it works out at a lot of wasted power. There are calls to have the standby buttons removed, but that would mean replacing all of your applianc ... More
