The Antro Solo gas-electric hybrid is an appealing blend of futuristic fashionable standards and primordial expertise. Besides a wide range of solar panels, it is powered by an electric motor at the top of the vehicle plus there is a pair of pedals installed in front of passengers comfortable on the three-seater to enhance the motor. The interesting cabin décor allows both the passengers sit on either side of the driver. Eccentric or not, the Antro Solo executes: it’s light, carbon fiber framework keeps it’s load down at 600 pounds, and it can ride at 80 mph while getting an enormous 150 mpg.

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As a part of marking Green Transport Week, a UK-based insurance company, ETA, is offering 24K gold slapped Charge Plug bicycle equipped with custom-made seat, handlebars and chain. This can make your wish of having a pimp ride turn reality. This enchanting bike also comes along with its own security guard. Regrettably, if you aren’t living across the pond, you may happen to slip the opportunity from your hands.
Also, you have to be 18 plus and must reside in the UK, and to participate in the contest must get a free quote online for cycle insurance.

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Realizing the realistic requisite of the wind energy designers are jostled making massive spiny gears, which are pretty soothing visually. Joshua Fruhlinger from Engadget has digged out the existence of appealing horizontal-axis turbine developed by Broadstar AeroCam. Flexile enough to be installed in any with configurations, it can be easily shipped unlike other turbines, making it a practical explanation for those who wish to do with construction or erecting a giant pole.

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With automobile tycoons already battling with the production of automobiles that maintains equilibrium between space and economy, CLEVER or Compact Low Emission Vehicle is a concept vehicle from the Technical University of Berlin that expresses a new meaning to the urban Transport. Running on compressed natural gas, this three-wheeled vehicle (two rear wheels and one front) is 3 feet wide and can accommodate two persons (good opportunity for working couples). The computer-monitored hydraulic rolling system offers an ultimate driving experience with zero lateral forces at sloping position of up to 45degree, likewise riding a bike. Making a fuel utilization of 188 miles per gallon, this 10 ft long, 3.3 ft wide and 4.4 feet high vehicle is ever comes into production then it would cost you $10,000.

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If that unwanted beam of sunlight silently entering your home disturbs you then behave smartly to reap the benefits involved in solar energy. You can consider the functional concept of placing solar curtains that have potential to turn that discarded sunbeams into a useful and much needful form of energy. These days’ going green is “in” and hence you may find designers’, geeks’ experimenting with ways in order to add eco-friendly flavor to your surroundings. Going a step beyond that is the creation of solar harnessing curtains that are semi-transparent and flexible and assures a cool stay by converting every bit of extra sunlight into electricity.

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Measuring 8-feet long and just three feet wide stands this extremely compact Lumeneo Smera two-seater. What all contributes to its erection today? Surely, two electric engines (one for each axle) allow the vehicle to propel at 80 mph for over 90 miles on a single charge. The lithium ion technology used here is similar to one used in cameras and phones and can be charged within hours. Considering the surging cost of the gas and the rising population, vehicles like this would surely rule the minds of people and roads of city for a long survival.

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Come winters and you may start digging into your deep pockets to enjoy the company of snow outside with deluxe fireplace installed in your lodging. But why kill the present time when you have the limited edition line of fireplace by established name in the industry EcoSmart Fire. Agreed, you must be satisfied with the outdoor fireplace by dimplex and to flaunt your wealth you may have inked a deal with Swarovski crystal encrusted fireplace by Dimplex but still I propose you to consider this eco-friendly limited edition chimney “Retro” by Jeremy Donovan.

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Whist you are expected to wait for couple of months more to fly in the terrafugia transition flying car, here comes another innovation that may calm your revolutionary spirits. Touted as inflatable electric cars, this offering by XP Vehicles powered by batteries or fuel cells is all set to be produced for masses. Priced under $10,000, XP’s Whisper car is developed using NASA-grade inflatable material (was used in production of NASAs airbags for the Mars rovers’ landings) and hence proves its jagged form.

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I just go crazy with the thought of riding a two-stroke carbon-spewer on rough woods, slashing up the lawn and terrifying the natural world but wonder if there is any meticulous way to travel. Whilst electric ATVs are a great step towards this trend, here comes a second option of pedal power, worth a try. Called the “Trailcart,” it is a human-powered four-wheeler with enduring four-wheel drive. True it doesn’t have that much of torque as an ATV powered by an engine but for sure it would be a wise oprion with obvious benefit: the manufacturers are working out ways to maintain its weight under 50 kilograms, making it comfortable enough to lift over impediments that it might not otherwise clear.

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‘Aladdin’ masterwork formed using different coloured glassware.

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