Archive for the ‘Out of Curiosity’ Category
April 26th, 2010 | 
Author: The Green Living Show is Toronto’s largest green consumer show dedicated to educating the public about easy and workable solutions for leading a sustainable lifestyle. For three days visitors were shopping the wide variety of exhibitor booths while gathering information and inspiration from a diverse selection of demonstrations, presentations, and activities.
Some pictures from show that we found noticeable and worth to share with others.
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Tags: green, Green idea, healthy food, High Efficiency, innovation, investment, low energy, savings | 
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This great proposition from Home Depot Canada is again in effect and celebrates 10-th anniversary. Now it includes trimmers and leaf blowers too!
Did You Know
- Gas-powered lawn equipment and other off-road small engines are responsible for 9% of Canada’s air pollution?
- An inefficient 2-stroke gas-powered lawnmower can emit the same amount of common air pollutants in one hour as driving a car for over 320 kilometers!
- By switching from a gas-powered lawn mower to an energy efficient, electric alternative, you could save up to $75 a year!
How I made switch two years ago
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Tags: economy, electric, Green idea, Lawnmower, savings, Upgrade |
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Chevrolet and OnStar announced that new Volt will be available to be controlled remotely though smartphone application. However, the 007 practice to drive remotely will be not an option. The application will only allow to control vehicle functions and OnStar features. The software will communicate with car from either iPhone, Blackberry or Motorola Droid.
The application will propose new interactive experience for Volt owners that has never ever been offered to any electric vehicle.
Among features the application will display :
- Charge status and voltage
- Battery capacity and available mileage range
- Messages and alerts from the car concerning charge interruption on completion
- Real-time odometer and other readings
It also will provide flexibility to setup charge schedule regarding off-peak hours when electricity rates are lowest, unlocking the doors and some other OnStar features and remotely start pre-condition the interior temperature.
The application will be available for owners at launch of the model that is scheduled for late 2010. Pricing has not been announced.
