Slide Concept Car—Ideal for Minimalist

Imagine with me for a moment. You are walking alone on the empty subway. The moon is up and the night is quiet. And then, you happened to bump a green bottle with distinctive design. Then suddenly, a white smoke comes out from it forming the image of a genie. Yes it is a genie but instead of three wishes you are only allowed to make just one wish. You were too excited to wish that you uttered what was playing in your mind awhile ago; “a unique stylish car” for you to drive along the city. So, you start thinking of a four-wheeled stylish car like that of Ferrari—finally, you will be able to cruise the road with comfort and fashion then the eye of the onlookers will be magnetized on your car. But your expectation pop off like a balloon pierced by a needle when what was laid to you by the genie is the above picture. The car conceptualized by Matthias Pinkert— it is unique and is stylish and yes it is a car…uhuh! Yes it is. Now, fix your hanging jaw and come back to reality.

What can you say with this concept of Pikert? Did this spoil your imagination of a cozy car or did you love its unique design. It’s great if you like it, because if ever the genie is true, you will not be able to exchange it for another wish. This concept car is called Slide because of its small size. One can certainly cruise the road with real speed using this car. And this wonderfully utilizes an electric motor to power it. However safety, I strongly presume, is out of the question. The package appears weak enough to be driven along with the big cars, especially it is open.

Anyway, that is my perception. Our views vary. My view on this car is somewhat odd though. Oh yes, I will love to drive this at the park but certainly not on the highway. I don’t want to be standing all throughout my travel. That’s tiring. Neither have I wanted to be burn by the scorching heat of the sun. See it does not have any roofing. Worse, I might be gasping all the poisonous emissions from the not environmentally-friendly cars. That’s gross (Lol). Nevertheless, thank you Mr. Pikert for this car. It is a cool creation to trot along the streets though this is not ideal for everyday driving on the highway with all the suites for the executives.

Accurate Traffic-Lights Control Lessens Road Congestion and Car Emission

Do you remember the psychological test wherein you were presented with a plain coupon bond with one small black dot in the middle of it? If you do, you surely remember as well that this is followed by a question: “What do you see?” I have actually tried this test to many of my friends too, and most of them noticed the small black dot in the middle of it. The answer to this psychological test simply denotes one’s perspective—whether he focuses on the positive or on the negative. Focusing on the stain in the middle, which is represented by black dot, denotes negative perspective. On the other hand, focusing on the white space of the coupon bond denotes positive perspective. Unfortunately, according to the result of the test, many among us tend to dwell on the negative perspective. This also means that our focus sometimes centers on the wrong perspective.

Like for instance, try to notice the drive for lower car emissions to battle the worsening case of global warming. Isn’t that most of us focus on the latest production of eco-friendly cars? More and more vehicle manufacturers are also focusing on their eco-friendly cars concepts too. However, we tend to overlook some things that also trigger greater production of car emissions. Malfunctioning traffic lights are few of those.

According to the National transportation operations Coalition, almost 75 percent of traffic lights in Los Angeles, which is barely 300,000, are in need to of new replacements or adjustments in timing. The skilled engineer, bureaucratic ineptitude, and political resistance, need to adapt proper signal-timing systems, and to keep the traffic lights updated with effective centralized timers. Now, once these traffic lights function really well and moves in right timing will make a significant reduction on road congestions, and consequently, car emissions. The figure of reduction on these two can range from 10 percent to 20 percent respectively. Additionally, this is also a great help for the drivers to save fuel and time. This can also minimize the occurrence of accidents and intersections on the road.

However, this signal-timing systems are said to be difficult to program and are expensive. This is why only few roads are installed with these. The local politicians are also not very willing to invest large sum for these recent technologies. Because of this, almost 95 percent of traffic signals are still driven by timer. This is a sad thing, if people can invest and exert extra effort on the latest cars and even concept cars maybe it is not impossible to invest on this kind of technology as well. Anyhow, this will not only benefit some members of the society but all members of the society. So, why don’t we center our focus to everything that is helpful in reducing the amount of emissions to effectively battle global warming instead on focusing on one area alone?

Active Youngsters find Ways in Resolving Global Warming

It seems that our high schools studs are active to battle the climate change huh! There are several high school students now who are actively participating in solving the threat of global warming by conducting some programs, activities, and drives. This is so gladdening. At a young age, these youngsters are not just aware on the present dilemma faced by their planet but are also making an aid to resolve it even little ways. Well, little things count.

Lately, I heard about a young boy from Greensburg High School in Kansas who is too enthusiastic for the green movement for his town after it was destroyed by the tornado. Many admired this young boy as he shared his insight in rebuilding Greensburg. His enthusiasm and insights in rebuilding his town seriously created an impact as an encouraging model for many people.

This time I have read another feature again wherein high school students acted to plant trees to offset the carbon emissions of their school bus. This environmentally-themed group of high schoolers is based in Ontario, Canada. Their actions were actually based on the two environmentally-related education programs they have attended. These two programs are themed as Community Environment Leadership Program and Headwaters Program. Both of these programs strongly inspired the students to take the initiative in aiding the environmental problems.

The program discusses all about carbon emissions and incorporated the goal to offset these. The students were encouraged to take an outdoor activity that will enable them to plant some trees. Meantime, the goal is to plant the trees donated by the local nursery, which ranges to 1,100 trees, that’s really plenty. These trees are planned to be planted into the former wooden site but was accidentally wrecked by the fire a year ago. I do believe that there are still numbers of youngsters out there who have great concern to our environment. And our part as adults is to impart the awareness and knowledge they necessitate.

Save Your Fund and Energy for Leiba

Uhmmm…it is a capsule car isn’t? My first glance on the picture reminds of a Protecter & Gamble medicine capsule. The only thing is, this one is accompanied with wheels (Lol! I haven’t taken my breakfast yet, maybe that’s why). I got a vague perception on this but others’ perception is far more realistic. They say this one is a motorcycle sidecar because it is equipped with three wheels only. However, such perception is also inaccurate. Well, every person is free to express his or her own perception. But to correct some wrong notion, this capsule-looking stuff is actually a pedal powered enclosed car called Leiba. Leiba is a known commercial manufacturer of velomobiles. Velomobiles are more common to people as bicycle car. Yes! It is right; the cute three-wheeled vehicle you see in the above picture is powered by human strength. Nice form of leg stretching!

Now, as we can see, this vehicle is too enclosed. The purpose of this design is to protect the occupants from harsh weather and from any collisions, which may possibly occur anytime. But what are more striking about this car are its earth-friendly and zero emission features. Leiba certainly aims to provide people with a beautiful vehicle combined with aerodynamic design and earth-friendly locomotion in the midst of street traffic. So, to those who are frequently annoyed in speeding in the middle of the traffic jam, Leiba is the right car to drive. This vehicle is also convenient to drive into the shopping mall. And if the traffic space appears to be so crowded, the owner only needs to look for a small space enough for its size. Then, presto! You can already park this auto without requiring you a high parking cost. Now, don’t think Leiba is too little too hold your baggages. This may appear little but this is not little enough to hold the shopping bags or any other luggage. With Leiba, what is supposed to be the budget for gas can be used as a budget for the milk to strengthen the bone to do more pedaling (Lol). Seriously, this is a good aid to spare one’s purse from the increasing price of the gas today. Leiba is certainly good means of transportation that is not only earth-friendly but is also healthy for the driver. Hence, we can note that this vehicle is wonderfully designed as for everyday life.

However, some sees the possible drawback in using Leiba. Some say this can be mistaken as a bare sidecar. This is also viewed too little in size for the heavy vehicles too notice. Good thing, the makers of Leiba have already presumed the possibilities of those drawbacks. To counteract such threat the makers of this velomobile designed it with a compartment made of fiber reinforced plastic FRP. This is also crafted from light and top-grade materials such as aluminum. These designs make this vehicle capable to take 50 km/h with solid muscle power (So, instead of injecting gas into the fuel tank to run the auto, this velomobile require one to inject some form of vitamin to the human body to power-up this vehicle. Hence, people who will be driving this car need enough fitness preconditioned.)

Before I alarm those beauty conscious, allow me to say that there is actually nothing much to fear for consequences of constant pedaling. Pedaling this automobile will not actually trigger varicose veins or build too much leg muscle since this is equipped with numerous gear ratios. These gears make pedaling less hassle and therefore require less effort. But to those lazy bums who really do not want to pedal but wants this car, they have another option. They only need to fit an electric motor to this auto, then, they can freely roam around the city without stretching a leg muscle.

Carbon Emissions Causes Baldness Too

The man in the above picture got a nice smile isn’t?! But I can’t help myself not to notice his creepy hair. Maybe if I will see him in person, I will suggest him to wear a wig instead. If I have the same hair as his, I doubt if I can still face the camera confidently and muster a smile. Baldness is really a creepy thing to experience, especially for a man, in which this is more particular.

The medicine explained that almost 90 percent of pattern baldness in men is caused by aging. This has something to do with genes too. In some instances though, men losses their hair due to medical conditions or lack of hair care.

However, the study at the University of London shows that the carbon emissions can also cause baldness. Hence, this man in the picture can blame air pollution for what happened to his hair.

According to the researchers of this study, men who dwell in greatly polluted areas can experience baldness sooner compared to the men who dwell in less polluted areas. Study shows that carcinogens and toxins from air pollution can worsen the hair condition as it hinders the mechanisms that generate protein. Protein is the substance in which the hair is familiar. Now, pollution serves as the particulate that blocks the proteins way into the bloodstream.

According to Mike Philpott from the University of London’s school of medicine, there are different kinds of pollutants present in the air that can trigger early baldness for the men. Smog is another one. So, to those people who remain reckless in emitting black smokes from their cars, it is time for them to realize that they are not solely damaging their environment or their health but as well as their looks.

The Fantasy Aptera is Soon to Take the Road

Is it a mini-plane? No, it is a car. No kidding it is really a car. Although this is legally registered as a motorcycle in California since this comes with three-wheels. I can’t blame you if you doubt me at first for even I doubted that this is indeed a car if I have not read the details. Here is another thing that you may not also believe. This car, which looks more of a mini-plane, is soon to be available in a dealer near you. This is because the company Aptera, the producer of this car, scheduled to release this complete electric car in late months of this year. Wonderful isn’t?! It seems like you are driving in a fantasy world. However, the release will still be limited.

So, what is more special with this car aside from its very distinctive look? And why does this appears this way? Well, if you think this was sleekly design just for the sake of uniqueness, you are definitely wrong. Believe me; I was also wrong before (Lol). This auto, which is called Aptera Typ 1, appears very futuristic because this was purposely design as a low-drag vehicle—not just for the sake of aesthetics.

Aptera Typ 1 is a successful study in advanced aerodynamics. This auto was designed with embedded body panels, windshield wipers, and even glass to significantly reduce drag. Cool right?! And Oh-oh, this is not solely nifty in the exterior but also nifty inside. This is equipped with side and rear video cameras, replacing the side and rear view mirrors. This is also equipped with solar cells on top as an internal climate control and force warm log cabin air out at the back of the auto to decrease drag and improve efficiency.

More importantly, the mileage of this electric car can range to 120 mile or roughly 300 miles-per-gallon if converted into a plug-in hybrid. And this is sold for below $30,000 only. Great isn’t? Additionally, this can be charged for just a few hours. Aptera can be charged into 10-kilowatt lithium-ion battery packs. Meantime, Aptera is taking a refundable amount of $500 reservations on their website. So, if you are a lover of uniqueness, you gotta grab your Aptera reservation soon.

From Trash to Treasure

I have been into the junkyard and I saw some of the used cars that pile up in one side. They look like grotesque metals. In fact, I can hardly imagine how stylish they were when they were still new. While I was looking at them, my mind started to count the approximate numbers of vehicles that run in the city. It’s tough for there are lots. How much more if I started to calculate the entire vehicles throughout the world? It can be mind-numbing.

Thinking that there are plenty of vehicles and produced vehicles on earth, I wonder where they will be piled up once they reach the stage of corrosion.

Now, I came to understand, in a deeper sense, the drive of EU to turn the 85 percent of the vehicles as recyclable at the end of their lifespan. The question is how can they be recycled? Well, I had a hard grasped on it before until I came into the site of Uncommongoods. They have created a series of beer and wine glasses. These glasses are handmade from the windshields of old vehicles. Not that alone, they also designed drink coasters to protect your coffee table. These drink coasters are made from recycled road signs. Amazing isn’t? I never thought this road signs can serve such purpose. Oops! Not yet over. After the days work you can also rest in a distinctive speed chair crafted from recycled speed limit signs.

I just hope the Uncommongoods will be able to recycle the entire materials that make up the vehicles. But with their creativity, they may possibly make it.