Nice fast charging station from BMW.

Nice fast charging station from BMW.

Via Dominique Ristori

#eletriccar

Originally shared by EARTH: The Operators' Manual

BMW has unveiled a beautiful solar powered EV charging station in the shape of a wing. After getting used to these beauties, gas stations will likely be regarded as eyesores!
http://tinyurl.com/mqbe7tt

H2prO - Portable Photocatalytic Electricity Generation and Water Purification Unit

H2prO - Portable Photocatalytic Electricity Generation and Water Purification Unit

Some kids are really bright. This is a work from Cynthia Lam. Hope she carries on her dream to success.
Electricity and clean water -things that we easily have access to are unfortunately luxuries for those in underdeveloped countries.

Via Juan McGowen

Originally shared by Juan McGowen

Has everyone seen this?
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=rDL6U8LHFIaayASrv4D4AQ&url=http://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DLBS_PbpXnrM&cd=9&ved=0CDYQtwIwCA&usg=AFQjCNEoZOrl5hKuZSUaZOijvtYidLkQyw&sig2=zhY-u-vOg-hE56ebvWVlfg

Break your cycling bad habits

Break your cycling bad habits
We’re all creatures of habit, especially when it comes to our cycling. But some habits are bad.
Very good tips to improve riding.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/break-your-cycling-bad-habits-27997/

#bike
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/break-your-cycling-bad-habits-27997/

Interesting article on bike pedal systems

Interesting article on bike pedal systems

Originally shared by Antonio Candido

Interesting article on bike pedal systems. I have the Shimano DOUBLE SPD on my MTB bike and I was looking for which type of pedal system i should use on the road bike.
This article helped to make my choice...
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/fitness/bike-fit/pedal-system-best-133105 @DolphinBrowser

#bike #bycicle
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/fitness/bike-fit/pedal-system-best-133105

Anyone who has lights on their bike faces a number of choices: you can leave them on your parked bike and risk them being stolen; you can buy really cheap but not very effective ones so you don't care if they are stolen; you can carry them around in your pockets or bag and probably lose them.

Anyone who has lights on their bike faces a number of choices: you can leave them on your parked bike and risk them being stolen; you can buy really cheap but not very effective ones so you don't care if they are stolen; you can carry them around in your pockets or bag and probably lose them.

This is an alternative way. They look good although a bit expensive.

#bike

http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/now-clever-double-o-bike-light.html @DolphinBrowser
http://www.treehugger.com/bikes/now-clever-double-o-bike-light.html

This is an interesting science project to help people with physical impairments.

This is an interesting science project to help people with physical impairments.

#science

Originally shared by European Commission

Mind over matter: EU researchers use brainpower to get moving.

EU-funded projects such as TOBI (Tools for Brain-Computer Interaction) are working on technologies to allow people with serious physical impairments to regain control of paralysed limbs, surf the web and take 'virtual' walks with their thoughts! 

Find out more about this innovative project here: http://europa.eu/!RM43kB

TOBI project

#eufunding   #science  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkPQRaqy7EE

Interesting solar cell efficiency chart. There are different technologies at different levels of evolution, some ramping up and some reaching the end point.

Interesting solar cell efficiency chart. There are different technologies at different levels of evolution, some ramping up and some reaching the end point.

This graph is provided by NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory).
Some more info at http://www.nrel.gov/ncpv/


#solarcell #solarresearch

http://www.nrel.gov/ncpv/images/efficiency_chart.jpg

Interesting idea. Wonder how this will work.

Interesting idea. Wonder how this will work.
#sustaintability

Originally shared by Cell Sciences Inc.

These Pollution-Cleaning Towers In China Will Be The Tallest Skyscrapers In The World
 
The world’s tallest tower, to be built in Wuhan, China, will be one of the most environmentally friendly skyscrapers anywhere. Paired with a slightly shorter tower, the design seeks to help restore the environment to a healthy balance.
 
The towers will suck up pollution out of the air and the water from the lakes below.  The large tower pulls water up, cleans it through a series of filters and puts it back. The towers also feature pollution absorbing coatings to help clean the air, vertical gardens for added filtration and a chimney that naturally pulls air across the lake for improved ventilation.
 
All the power used by the towers will be generated by wind turbines, solar technology, hydrogen fuel cells and the building’s own waste. The designers hope that this will set an example for sustainable design in the industrial city.
 
Read more: http://goo.gl/Gx4dCi
 
Image source: within link above.