Articles tagged “Rechargeable Batteries”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

All-New Electric Car Parts By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Nov 4 2010 In the beginning, long before electric cars were considered cool by mainstream auto snobs, the category was something of an automotive freak show. Throughout the last decade, though, small companies have sprung up to cater specifically to the market that exists for electric car parts. + READ MORE

Can Electric Car Batteries Be Recycled? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Nov 2 2010 Happily, the answer is yes -- the batteries that power electric cars can be recycled. For decades, the few electric vehicles that were on the road were powered by lead-acid batteries. The latest models, with their lighter weight and longer range, use lithium-ion batteries. In either case, the batteries that power electric cars can be recycled. Here's how it works. + READ MORE

How Green are Automotive Lithium-Ion Batteries? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Nov 1 2010 The latest in battery technology is lithium-ion, and it's being used in the electric cars and hybrid cars of the future. Lithium-ion batteries are lighter than previous battery technology and they hold a charge a lot longer, too. Does that make them green? + READ MORE

What is Range Anxiety? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 28 2010 These days, we have no shortage of things in our lives that cause worry and stress. Although electric cars will mean many great things for our planet, like zero emissions and a reduced dependence on fossil fuels, the truth is they're about to give you one more thing to worry about: range anxiety. + READ MORE

Debunking Electric Car Myths By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 26 2010 Electric vehicles have a long history of ups and downs in the United States. Since their debut in the late 1800s, EV's have been glorified and vilified by consumers and big industry alike, and more recently have been proclaimed as saviors of the Earth's environment. As with all emerging industries, there are a lot of popular misconceptions about electric cars. Let's debunk a few of those myths right now. + READ MORE

Electric Car Onboard Charging Stations By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 25 2010 The average automobile owner doesn't have a gasoline pump in the driveway or garage. If you've got a car with a gasoline engine, you're likely in the habit of fueling at a nearby gas station when you're running low. Electric cars, though, are changing the game. Finally, you can "fuel up" just by plugging in at home or on the go. The challenge, though, is whether you can do that just by finding the nearest outlet. + READ MORE

How Long Does it Take To Charge an Electric Car? By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 8 2010 Coming soon to a garage near you: Electric vehicles! But how long will an EV will have to be plugged into the wall before it's ready for its next silent neighborhood mission? + READ MORE

EGG Energy Creates Battery-Sharing Program for Developing Nations By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Jan 19 2010 Getting reliable energy for powering lights, radios and other necessary devices in places where an electricity grid isn't well established can be rough. But now there's a new system that could make getting battery power easier than ever. + READ MORE

6 Habits to Make Your Gadget Batteries Last Through Summer Trips By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport May 26 2009 This summer as people launch on vacations, gadgets are going to work overtime. Playing your mp3 player while lounging on the beach, taking hundreds of photos at family gatherings, phones that need recharging after calling friends and confirming plans—all these devices have rechargeable batteries that can be made to be a whole lot more energy efficient by following a few simple habits.. + READ MORE

How to Recycle Batteries on Earth Day By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Apr 20 2009 Call2Recycle has hit a big milestone. Since starting up in 1994, the recycling program has succeeded in collecting over 50 million pounds of rechargeable batteries, helping to divert them from landfills. With some cities now requiring rechargeable batteries be recycled, Call2Recycle is an important resource. Make an Earth Day action out of helping Call2Recycle hit its next milestone! + READ MORE

You Can Install an Electric Car Charger at Home By Seth Leitman IN Tech & Transport Apr 16 2009 Electric cars can be plugged in on a plug. That is one of the greatest parts about electric cars. Electric cars CAN have plugs and chargers up to 20 amps so that your car CAN plug into your standard household 120-volt AC outlet. + READ MORE

How to Change the Battery in Your iPod By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Mar 18 2009 I love my iPod. It's the best thing in portable music since the Walkman. Remember those horrible portable CD players? Those were the worst, skipping all the time. It's nice that music has gone digital. It saves us from having to deal with stacks of Cds, tapes and records. + READ MORE

Call2Recycle's CEO Carl Smith Talks About Recycling 7 Billion Batteries By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Feb 23 2009 If you're unfamiliar with Call2Recycle, it's time to get acquainted—the stellar organization recycled 7 million pounds of your used batteries last year.Seeking to significantly expand the amount of batteries we recycle, we hope to foster new relationships with other like-minded environmentally responsible... + READ MORE

Try Recycled Gloves, Upgrade to a Solar-Powered Phone, Find the Best Rechargeable Batteries, and Decide to Walk or Wait By David DeFranza IN Tech & Transport Feb 13 2009 Today on TreeHugger: Try recycled gloves, upgrade to a solar-powered phone, find the best rechargeable batteries, and decide to walk or wait. + READ MORE

5 Ways to Extend the Life Of Your Household Batteries By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jan 30 2009 We use a lot of batteries. They don't create carbon emissions when inserted into a walkie-talkie or a digital camera. I'm sure parts of the battery's shipping, production and recycling processes release carbon emissions, but their actual use does not. + READ MORE

6 Ways Green Technology Saves You Money By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Dec 22 2008 From iPhone apps to the best home energy monitors, check out this list of the must have gadgets and technologies to save both money and the planet's resources. + READ MORE

Greening Gifts this Holiday Season By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Dec 1 2008 You've made your list and checked it twice. You're getting gifts whether they've been naughty or nice... As "Santa's helper" you've got your hands full with keeping all the gifts and recipients straight, and we're here to help you make sure all that holiday shopping is as green as can be! + READ MORE

The Cheap Solar Battery Charger You May Already Have By Trevor Reichman IN Home & Garden Sep 30 2008 When a friend of mine was reversing out of my driveway, he ran over one of my solar garden lights.If you don't have any solar powered garden lights, I am sure that you have seen them for sale at a home, garden, or even a dollar store for about $20 for a pack of four. + READ MORE

How and Where to Recycle Alkaline Batteries By Brian Merchant IN Work & Connect Sep 4 2008 Long the lifeblood of countless electronics, batteries like our trusty AAs and AAAs have packed landfills for years.On this side of the pond, there are specified places you can take your old batteries?just plug in your zip code into this destination locator to find a recycling depot near you. + READ MORE

The Lean, Green, Flea-Zapping Machine By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jul 20 2008 To Ed's delight, Richard Mayer shows up at the house with more green products for him to try. Many flea collars even warn against use in conjunction with other toxic products because of the risk of poisoning. Cats are even more susceptible than dogs to the dangers of toxic flea-control products because they continually... + READ MORE