Wow. We just finished watching the latest video blog from the Green Girls, a group of beautiful women working to inspire an eco-conscious lifestyle. They’re showcasing what is most definitely the coolest hybrid vehicle we have ever laid eyes on: the Fisker Karma.

Fisker Automotive is one of the few hybrid-only manufacturers working towards green auto sustainability. And thanks to the Green Girls, we were given an insider’s look at the company’s newest creation, the Karma luxury hybrid vehicle. Let’s just say it’s a true thing of beauty. …continue reading The Coolest Car We’ve Ever Seen

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Ridgeblade, a concept wind generation product developed by the UK-based Power Collective, is a clever twist on traditional wind turbines.  The Ridgeblade sits on the ridge of your roof and produces about as much power as a medium turbine, thanks to the vectoring of air that the existing roof provides.  This would be a powerful incentive for those with fussy neighbors and those who need to circumvent homeowner’s association regulations, which often prevent the construction of standard turbines.

According to Inhabitat, the Ridgeblade is nearly silent, something standard wind turbines can’t compete with.  Plus, NIMBYs can’t even grumble at you under their breath for installing the Ridgeblade.  The compact design makes it a neighbor-friendly choice. …continue reading Ridgeblade: the Silent Residential Wind Turbine Concept

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The U.S. economy finally experienced a little growth in the third quarter of 2009, taking a small 3.5 percent step in the right direction. While this modest growth doesn’t have consumers or economists jumping for joy, it is considered a harbinger of sunnier days to come despite the fact that a surplus of new jobs is not accompanying the growth, with national unemployment now above 10 percent.

Still, there is growth. And better yet, the future is looking especially bright for the green tech industry, including solar and renewable energy. In a recent post for Renewable Energy World, EnergyBiz Insider Editor-in-Chief Ken Silverstein pointed to several signs that green tech investment and companies were set to rise above the fold. …continue reading Economic Future Brightens, Led By Green Technology

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