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The Edison of our Age: Stan Ovshinsky and the Future of Energy [Video Interview Part 1]
Two years ago, the Economist asked if Ovshinsky wasn’t the Edison of our age.
Ovshinsky holds patents on NiMH batteries, those ubiquitous rechargeable cells. His solar cells powered the MIR space station and, as you’ll hear in the interview, he created a battery for the GM EV1 that had a range of 200 miles.
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Philips Designs the ‘Light Blossom,’ an Intelligent Street Light Concept
Light Blossom is an intelligent LED lighting system that can provide bright light when it senses people walking nearby, and decrease its luminosity when people aren’t around. The technology is also energy-efficient and operates off the grid, gathering solar and wind energy during the day to use for light at night.
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Report says Arctic temperatures at record highs
Autumn temperatures in the Arctic are at record levels, the Arctic Ocean is getting warmer and less salty as sea ice melts, and reindeer herds appear to be declining, researchers reported Thursday.
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ecobee – Programmable Thermostats and Other Green Living Products – Overview
The ecobee Smart Thermostat, designed to help you conserve energy, save money and reduce your environmental impact.
* Created with the help of homeowners, just like you, who told us what they wanted in a programmable thermostat
* A clear and easy to read full color touch screen
* Simple programming that provides ease and flexibility
* Automatically takes into account the specifics of your home and recommends the best energy saving settings
* Anywhere, anytime access to your thermsotat
* Smart features such as Quick Save and Weather Forecasts
