2 Reasons Why White Cars Are Environmentally-Friendlier Than Black Cars

Today I realized something I already knew, but didn't pay importance to: black cars drink more fuel than lighter-colored ones, and this is something...

Quilo – An Innovative and Energy Efficient Evaporative Cooler Hits Market

Evaporative air coolers are a very good energy efficient alternative to classic, freon air conditioners. In fact, our own bodies are cooled by transpiration...

Excess Human Body Heat Used to Keep Buildings Warm

Already being used in many places around the world, the idea of using human body heat to keep buildings warm during cold seasons gains...

LG Electronics Launches Solar Powered Hybrid Air Conditioner

Warming up in winter by using the Sun is one thing, but cooling down in the summer by using the same Sun is way more interesting. LG Electronics just announced yesterday that they will launch their first air conditioner powered by a solar panel.

Koomey's Law Predicts Computer Energy Efficiency Doubling Every 18 Months

If you remember, in August I published an article about a researcher from Stanford who had discovered that the electricity consumption of datacenters worldwide...

Flushing Your Toilets With Harvested Rainwater Could Save the Planet

Water shortages are the worst nightmare of any city, and as summer is to come in a few months, they will be more likely...

ZEF Climatic Table, Zero Energy Alternative to Air-Conditioning

ZEF Climatic Table is the one and only table that controls the temperature in the room without using any electricity. Air-conditioning systems are undoubtedly some...
Yokohama Fin Tire Aerodynamics

Radical Tire Design Reduces Overall Vehicle Drag

One might assume that a smooth surface is the most aerodynamic, which is why keeping cargo off the roof rack gives you better gas...
plasma switch

New Plasma Switch for More Efficient Long-Distance Power Transmission

The General Electric (GE) company is developing an advanced plasma switch that will make a conversion of high-voltage DC to high-voltage AC more efficiently,...

Wood-Based Foam Provides Eco-Friendly Insulating Option

Everyone knows that good home insulation is the key to low energy consumption. This is of course great for our environment, as the less...