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Micromax to Launch Solar Panel Phone
Micromax may not enjoy global popularity, but in India, it has enjoyed the status of being the most beloved cell phone manufacturer. Their handsets cater to a wide audience, giving them economy within every segment, including both feature phones and smartphones. In the past they launched handsets with dual SIM feature, above average battery life [...]
BMW Unveils Convertible Hybrid
Concept Spyder, the second variant of the BMW i8, has just been unveiled and just like its Coupe sibling; it also subtly combines a lightweight design and a leading drivetrain technology, eDrive. Spyder is the third iteration of i series, the range of new hybrid and electric cars ready for sale in 2013. There are [...]
The 2014 BMW i8 Electric Supercar
For BMW, the i8 is nothing less than a big leap forward in the world of concept cars. It combines the electrifying performance of a sports car with benchmark efficiency and will be available as a plug in hybrid with pop up doors and wing like rear spoilers. The rear features a small internal combustion [...]
In Focus: Green Space Tourism
Tourism that takes you to the edges of the planet is one thing, but taking you beyond the realms of Earth and into zero-gravity is a whole different proposition. Space tourism is a very lucrative arena, if you look at it from the outside. But, as thrilling and out of the world the idea sounds, [...]
Alternative Energy in Small Electronic Devices
A Brazilian designer called João Lammoglia has created an ingenious device to produce clean, alternative energy. He named it AIRE and it can convert human breathing into electricity to power small gadgets. The device is actually a mask featuring minuscule wind turbines. These transform the air we breathe out into energy, which is then transferred [...]
NYC Covered in Green
Architect Michael Sorkin visualizes a beautiful future using NYC as an example for what it could be like to live in a major city. Earlier today, we reported on Sustainia, an initiative to change the conversation on addressing climate change from dire warnings to enticing, desirable better ways of living. In his “NYC Steady State,” he envisions [...]
Panasonic’s Photosynthesis Art Installation from Akihisa Hirata
Japanese architect Akihisa Hirata has come up with a striking installation for Panasonic, which he calls the “Photosynthesis”. According to the designer, the installation has been designed in accordance with the biological process of storing clean solar energy. The installation makes use of Panasonic’s green product line as a link between natural and man-made materials. [...]
Chicago’s Navy Pier Has A Sustainable Future
The long Navy Pier has long been one of the iconic venues of Chicago. In fact, this 1,010 m stretch is considered to be one of the top tourist spots around Lake Michigan. However, in spite of its grandiose nature, the celebrated pier still doesn’t possess a credible spatial link with the rest of the [...]
Uppasala University’s Green Campus Concept
Danish architectural firm 3XN came up with the design of the Uppasala University, which is more than 500 years old and is one of the most recognized institutions of Sweden. The building design creates a connection between the past and future through its expression and layout. The building’s compact structure helps in minimizing the surface [...]