Originally published on Planetsave. President Obama meets with Kenguru CEO Stacy Zoern (photo: kenguru.com). More than three million Americans can celebrate when they hear this story. Made in the USA but in demand worldwide, the Kenguru—a driver-only electric vehicle with no seats—promises mobility-challenged people unprecedented access to the everyday world … [continued]
A breakthrough in the efficiency of LEDs has been made thanks to new research that investigated how fireflies create their light. By utilizing a newly discovered pattern of jagged scales on the fireflies’ abdomens, LEDs 55% more efficient than previous designs have been created. Researchers used the newly discovered … [continued]
More than 1.9 million LED lights were recently installed in over 20,000 street lights the Beibei district of Chongqing, China in the country’s largest municipal intelligent lighting control project, which includes nearly 16 miles of highway, 119 streets, and one tunnel. Officials estimate the installation will result in annual maintenance and … [continued]
Incandescent lighting enthusiasts who like bright lights but have witnessed a shrinking list of options can have some refreshment; Switch Lighting has announced the first ever LED equivalent to a 100-watt bulb
One such invention is not only affordable it provides a great way to spend idle time while producing clean and portable electricity that can be used. Called the Pedal-a-Watt, this stationary bicycle stand that generates electricity while functioning as a sound fitness device.
While LEDs are by far the most energy-efficient (and thus, the cheapest) lighting over the long run, in the short term, they can be a hefty hit to the wallet. But a breakthrough in pricing may change that upfront expense.
Statistical evidence of widespread light bulb hoarding has yet to emerge, but the anecdotes make such colorful copy that you would think everyone in the U.S. is rushing out to buy those good old fashioned incandescent light bulbs before they disappear. Seriously, let’s give ourselves a little credit for having some good old fashioned common sense.
As the U.S. gears up for the forthcoming phaseout of incandescent light bulbs, two schools of action are emerging. One, spearheaded by Texas Congressmen Joe Barton and Ron Paul, seeks to roll back the plan. The other is represented by companies like Firefly LED Lighting, a Texas-based company which manufactures … [continued]
Dell has announced that it plans have LED (light-emitting diode) backlit displays in 80 percent of its computers by 2008 and in all of them by 2010. LED displays consume 43 percent less energy for a 15 inch screen than standard CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent lamp) displays. According to the … [continued]
