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London Razor – high tech skyscraper with built in wind turbines

March 15th, 2010 9:15am 5 comments

London Razor - high tech skyscraper with built in turbines

Looking like it’s sprouted from the set of Bladerunner is London’s newest high-rise apartment block, the ‘Razor.’

The 148 metre-tall high-tech tower will feature built in wind turbines – a world first – and they’re expected to generate 50MWh annually, adding up to 8% of the building’s electricity needs.

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YoGen MAX: pedal power your laptop!

September 26th, 2009 12:30pm 1 comment

Now, here’s an interesting idea for eco-warriors, the cost-conscious or hyperactive types: a squeaky foot pedal to power your laptop.

YoGen Max footpowered laptop

The YoGen Max is a foot operated, electromechanical portable charger which provides enough juice to keep your laptop powering along, or it can be used for charging up your machine’s batteries.

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