REVA - Electric Car

The demand for petroleum products have increased, and the amount of source is rapidly decreasing. And the alternative for petroleum products for vehicles are electric powered machines. So many manufacturers have started manufacturing energy efficient Electric cars.

One among these manufacturer is the REVA Electric Car Company(RECC), an Indian Brand, Bangalore based company. They are manufacturing these cars from 2001 till date. Currently the world's leading electric car manufacturer, RECC has produced more number of electric cars than the number of electric cars currently in sale.

REVA is a hatchback, with 3 doors. It has four seats, and the back seats can fold down to provide space for cargo.  The car is marketed as "G-Wiz" at UK. There are totally 5 models of this car.

• REVA
• REVAi
• REVA L-ion
• REVA NXR
• REVA NX

REVAi

Traction Motor           AC 13kW peak power

Charger                       Onboard

Charging Connector   Cable to standard domestic 230V 13A outlet

Charge Time               8hours to full power

Peak Voltage               48 V

Battery Type               8 lead-acid batteries

Battery rating             6V, 200A h each

Max Speed                 80kmph(50mph)

There had been certain safety issues in these cars, but they have been taken care of. But the company has made a very good contribution to the Electric car industry.

Apple - Macbook

Apple Macs are the most advanced and highly acclaimed products in the computer industry. It  has made the way of computing a very fun and educating manner. 

Apple is really trying hard to minimize the toxic contents in its product and also have earned the EPEAT Gold rating.

Its Environmental status report as given in its Website is as below,

The new MacBook Pro embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

• Arsenic-free display glass
• BFR-free
• Mercury-free LED-backlit display
• PVC-free internal cables

• Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
• Reduced packaging volume
• Meets ENERGY STAR Version 5.0 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold

It has long lasting batteries that provide Energy Efficiency.  And apple also provides with the option of recycling, when wants to get rid of their old Macs. And people are Encouraged to do this by issuing a certificate for recycling the product. 

It would be great if all the Companies try to give their support the this issue be promoting Green Awareness.

Latest Casio Pathfinder PRG110C-3

Hmmm. This is just for start up.. Saw this on a website... Seems cool...

I’ve always known Casio’s watches their rugged and indestructible nature but with the new Casio Pathfinder PRG110C-3, the watchmaker has probably taken even a step further. The new PRG110C-3 is a very ‘earthy’ eco-friendly watch for those who like their outdoor challenges. Not only is it tough but it boasts a number of extra outdoor survival functions which you wouldn’t normally find in rugged watches.

The Pathfinder PRG110C-3 incorporates Casio’s Tough Solar technology which increases battery life through the regeneration of electrical power from sunlight. It also features a digital compass, altimeter, barometer and thermometer, the PRG110C-3 no doubt fits the needs of serious outdoorsman. Additionally, it also boasts five daily alarms, a stopwatch and world time in 30 cities. The watch is water resistant up to 100 meters and low temperature resistant, and very green – sorry folks but this is the only colour that’s going to be available, if you want to be green, you’ve got to show it off.

And it costs abt 250$. :-o And only available on Amazon...
So what are you waiting for????

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I'm Renie AK, this blog is to promote green concept and the importance of going green & also some cool gadgets that support and contribute to the green factor.

As I am an Electrical & Electronics Engineer, I'm very much interested in new technology that use green power and green products. It is high time that everyone should know about going green because the Earth is suffering from lack of energy resources and is getting affected due to pollution & global warming. Thus this blog would be used for discussing about the various GREEN factors...