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Potenco PCG1 Power Generator

EcoTaz.com — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:56:15 +0000

The Potenco PCG1 pull-cord generator creates electricity for portable gadgets with far greater efficiency than hand-cranked devices. The PCG1 is the geek-chic version of a generator for the developing world. It weighs 14 ounces, has both an internal NiMh battery and a mini-USB output jack and can convert 2 minutes of effort into 40 minutes of cell phone talk time.

Check out the company’s website: Potenco.com

Hybrid Solar Panel / Messenger Bag

EcoTaz.com — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:37:13 +0000

Is your iPod or phone always running out of power on the road? Check out the Fusion Canvas Messenger Bag from Eclipse Solar Gear. With solar panels lining up the outside of this bag, it’s able to trickle charge the batteries of a wide range of electronics such as cell phones, smartphones, hand-held GPS units, portable handheld consoles, portable media players and MP3 players courtesy of a convenient solar charging solution. In essence, anything that you are able to connect into your vehicle’s 12V auto adapter is fully compatible with the trickle charge method found in the Eclipse Solar Gear line.

The thin film flexible solar panel used was specially designed to withstand the environment, offering a long lasting source of personal solar energy for your gadgets. You can pick the Fusion Messenger Bags in gray, black, and natural heavy canvas with leather trim, and they all come with a limited lifetime warranty for materials and workmanship.

Eclipse Solar Gear

myFC’s Fuel Cells: Thin, Flexible and Pocket-size

EcoTaz.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:55:00 +0000

Portable fuel cell technology is getting extremely close to consumer production. Swedish firm myFC’s FuelCellPlatform will soon make it possible to provide cordless power anytime, anywhere, allowing you to use your mobile phone or portable PC without interruption.

Integrating their FuelCellSticker technology, the product is designed to produce highly-efficient, mobile power. This means that it can meet the growing power and volume demands of portable electronics. The FuelCellStickerTM is low in cost, being simple to produce and having an efficient production method. Its small and flexible design enhances its seamless integration into portable electronics.

Additional Reading:

myFC company page

CrunchGear - Bendable, ultra-thin fuel cells coming soon

Prizewinning Affordable building

EcoTaz.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:11:59 +0000

The contemporary looking house pictured here is not a high-end green building full of high tech features. Rather, it is a prizewinning affordable housing design for South Africa that costs significantly less than a brand-new car. This is a building designed to provide affordable housing for very little cost: 50,000 South African rand (which is about US$ 6,000). And there are a lot of things to like about this design.

Read more about the $6,000 house at The Architect’s Newspaper

The fuel too expensive? Try this gas powered bike!

EcoTaz.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:39:03 +0000

Cruising in a city isn’t much fun with a bike exspecialy wwhen the fuel price is very high. This hobby bike can solve this problem. The bike uses gas to produce enough energy to bring the owner on point to another.

From Dvice.com

Wind powered Ericsson tower

EcoTaz.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:44:31 +0000

Ericsson unveiled their new Tower Tube, which is an eco friendly communication tower. The new creation of Vertical Wind AB using wind to power up the tower. The four blade working whole day and produce renewable energy for the tower.

From Slashphone.com

Modern treehouse - A touch of nature

EcoTaz.com — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:06:32 +0000

When you want to buy a house, which is in a green place or in the forest, you should look at this little baby. This treehouse is a piece of modern design masterpiece. The minimalist shape can give you everything what a modern house can give you, but it’s in the nature. This home can bring you a healthy life with lots of activities.

From Freshome.com

New sun powered mobile phone concept

EcoTaz.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:59:51 +0000

The designers of the KDDI show us the future of the mobile devices. Their new concept has solar panels on the back so if your phone needs a recharge when you are at the center of the street, you just open the panels and wait a little while the phone charging the batteries. Good idea, but the size can kill this solution.

From Engadget.com

All-in-one bathroom

EcoTaz.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:42:55 +0000

Another “small” concept reached the net from Paul Hernon designer. The all-in-one bathroom costs £9000 but you can put it any bathroom you want. It’s very creative but it’s not a cheap solution. This gadget gives you anything you need in a bathroom, and you don’t need to build a bigger flat or a bigger house to put it in. This is the ideal solution for people who has small living place at their home and it’s eco friendly too.

From Dailymail.co.uk

Compact furniture concept

EcoTaz.com — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:35:09 +0000

The city growing continuously, but the houses still the same. The little rooms are full with big furnitures and the living space is very small. Here’s a concept what can change this problem! This little boxes contains everything what people needs at their home.

From Cubeme.com