Utilizing Smart Home Technologies to Save Time and Money

February 9, 2013 6:48 AM0 comments
Utilizing Smart Home Technologies to Save Time and Money

Technology today is amazing. There seems to be no end to the development of new technologies that you can use, whether they are for your home, your car, your work or your phone. The great thing about the ever-changing landscape of technology, is that people are constantly coming up with [...]

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5 Exciting Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy

February 7, 2013 5:07 AM0 comments
5 Exciting Breakthroughs in Renewable Energy

We are currently on the frontier of green energy. Scientists have been busy researching and developing ideas to launch humanity into the future of energy usage. A number of these technologies that have been admittedly doomed in their infancy. However, many have been vitalized with a number of incredible breakthroughs. [...]

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Nissan Expanding Quick-Charging Capabilities in United States

February 6, 2013 6:24 PM0 comments
Nissan Expanding Quick-Charging Capabilities in United States

The path to broader adoption of electric vehicles in the United States includes developing a national charging infrastructure. Nissan is not only competing in the auto industry with the all-electric LEAF but investing heavily in charging equipment. The Renault-Nissan Alliance has worked with businesses and governments around the world to [...]

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Solar powered fridges saving food in India

January 29, 2013 7:30 PM0 comments
Solar powered fridges saving food in India

When it comes to food wastage, India has a unique problem. There problem doesn’t like in overconsumption, but rather, the inability for food to last long enough to be prepared—the government estimates that 30 to 40 percent of food spoils. And while refrigeration seems like the obvious answer to problem, [...]

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Appliances Going Green

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Appliances Going Green

Many of us worry about the future of the planet. Domestic energy consumption makes up a large part of our carbon footprint. Switching to green household appliances has become a must if we want to dam the effects of climate change. With energy prices rising to unseen heights, going green [...]

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Gen Y wants fuel efficiency, shows new research

January 22, 2013 6:35 PM0 comments
Gen Y wants fuel efficiency, shows new research

According to The Detroit News, a recent study finds that young drivers are interested in fuel efficiency and green vehicles. The study, conducted by management consultants McKinsey & Co, has found that a car is no longer a status symbol (as it was two to three decades ago) and now symbolizes independence. [...]

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Ford’s MyEnergi Lifestyle shows how plug-in vehicles can balance your home energy consumption

January 10, 2013 9:07 AM0 comments
Ford’s MyEnergi Lifestyle shows how plug-in vehicles can balance your home energy consumption

Ford Motor Company has announced that it can help show a typical American family how to reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprint by “integrating home appliance technology with a plug-in vehicle to achieve an energy-efficient lifestyle.” This endeavor is a collaboration by The Ford-led MyEnergi Lifestyle, Eaton, SunPower, Whirlpool, Infineon, and Nest [...]

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Survey: Many Canadians not recycling electronics properly

January 2, 2013 8:04 PM0 comments
Survey:  Many Canadians not recycling electronics properly

We can be certain that a cache of old electronics will suddenly crop up by the end of this holiday season as millions of Canadians receive new electronic toys for Christmas. But according to a new survey from Samsung, many Canadians still don’t know what to do with their old [...]

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Eco-friendly refrigeration could be coming to a supermarket near you

December 17, 2012 6:48 PM0 comments
Eco-friendly refrigeration could be coming to a supermarket near you

Environmentalists can rejoice as climate friendly refrigeration systems for supermarkets are now legally available in the United States. Currently, the refrigeration systems supermarkets in America use 3,000 to 4,000 pounds of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) as a refrigerate—HFCs are also known as “super greenhouse gases” that are hundreds or thousands of times more powerful [...]

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UL Environment Certification awarded to Samsung TVs

December 13, 2012 9:01 PM0 comments
UL Environment Certification awarded to Samsung TVs

Samsung televisions are often known for their sleek designs and stellar performance. But now the leading manufacturer of LED TVs has another accolade to add to its resume: environmental brilliance. UL Environment has announced that it has certified the Samsung 55” and 46” LED televisions to the Institute of Electrical [...]

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