What do you get when you mix an ex-Apple iPod guy with a big, energy sucking appliance? Yeah, you get the self learning Nest thermostat. But can it play music?
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Fiskars Momentum Reel Gas Free Lawn Mower
March 19th, 2010 
admin Everyone is trying to do their part to lower pollution. Can you imagine the peace and quiet of a summer without all the riding mowers? Well, Fiskers is wooing you to consider a new push mower called the Fiskars Momentum Reel Mower. I think most people will pass, but I’m taking note.
Yike Foldable Bike Take a Hike
October 20th, 2009 admin This is a very interesting idea, design, and execution. The Yike Bike really tells your taxes, energy costs, and sweat to take a hike. Oh, and bike thieves too. It gives you tremendous freedom with little hassle. And it only weighs 21 lbs.
Google PowerMeter Real Time Monitoring
October 6th, 2009 admin It used to be that you were at the mercy of your power company to play along with your devious power monitoring plans. But that’s all changed with Google’s PowerMeter system.
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Tags: electricity, energy, Google Powermeter, lower bills, power monitor, ted 5000 
No Comments »Nissan Leaf Electric Car Leapfrogs
August 5th, 2009 admin Nissan is really trying to go full bore with its new Leaf electric car. It will allow you to go up to 100 miles on a single charge. But will people buy it?
Posted in Alternative Fuels, automotive, Green Tech Tags: electric car, nissan, nissan leaf No Comments »Solar Ivy Interesting Alternative Energy Design
July 2nd, 2009 admin
It’s staggering how little has been done in solar and wind alternative energy. I think that shows just how apathetic we are when it comes to such ideas. However, some folks have recently come up with a pretty neat idea. It involves making solar cells that look like ivy, [...]
Posted in Alternative Fuels, Green Tech Tags: alternative energy, solar, solar cells, solar energy No Comments »Xeros Washing Machine Saves Money and the Universe
June 26th, 2009 admin Sure, the title is tongue in cheek, but the Xeros really will be a very cool washer. Well, that’s as far as washers go. But, if you are into saving money, cutting energy costs, cutting detergent use, and saving water, then you can get excited about this washer.
Gaiam Hot Pot Solar Cooker
June 22nd, 2009 admin Having a solar cooker brings cheap, simple cooking to far away places. Whether you are camping or without power at home, the Hot Pot Simple Solar Cooker will suffice. It’s reiterative design has made for a surprisingly hot cooking experience.
Loremo 120 MPG Car Update
June 11th, 2009 admin A while ago I posted about a really interesting concept car called Loremo. I was pretty stunned in that post to find they were purporting 150 mpg. I think those numbers have come down a little, but still impressive to say the least. Anyway, Loremo has demoed their prototype and will be starting production in [...]
Earthwise 60020 Cordless Electric Lawn Mower
April 1st, 2009 admin Lots of people are considering a cordless electric lawn mower these days. Personally, I love my riding lawn mower. But the bad thing is it is really really noisy, sucks gasoline, and spews out nasty fumes. If I had a smaller lawn, I may take a hard look at the Earthwise 60020 because it gets [...]
