Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Car, Concept, Eco-friendly on 19 September 2009
Contrary to popular belief, the super-rich do have a conscience. Well, how else do you explain the endless charities and drives to save the earth? Folks like Edward Humes with a good heart and a splurging bank balance will definitely be interested in the new concept carports that are doing the roundd of the eco new world thesedays. A perfect substitute for the Bond-style pop-up garage, these are actually solar panel roofs.
A creation coming from Japan-based Sankyo Tateyama Aluminum is a great way to go green for the rich without having to compromise on their ultra-high standards of living. Referred to as M.Shade (aka M. frontage Solar Shade) this one has the ability to generate power to the capacity of 2.52kw vis-a-vis its photovoltaic cells. Other than that, it can accomodate two cars too.
Posted in Automobile, Outdoor on 21 November 2008
Can anything get more eco-friendly than this? Picture it: an electric golf cart lined with 72 photovoltaic cells on the roof that collects solar energy to the extent of 33% more than non-solar electric golf carts. As impressive as it may sound, the Hammacher Schlemmer cart has a 160-watt array that can raise up to three amps per hour for the 48-volt rechargeable battery system. This means that the cart can run upto 49 miles (approximately 10 rounds of golf) before another charge.
By the way the array is also responsible for extending the life of the battery system by 60% more than other electric golf carts. The electric engine has a power of 5 1/2-hp, and along wih the 19-spline rear axle it can easily give a speed of 24 mph over a 28 degree incline! This is when the cart if fully loaded with two passengers and golf bags, all weighing upto 755 lbs. To support all that, the cart includes a two-person seat with vinyl upholstery, four cup holders, and straps for securing two golf bags.
