From turning the TV off before you doze off into nighttime slumber or taking your old batteries to a recycling center, every small step you take in fighting global warming or treating the environment a little better can help preserve the planet in the distant future. In this article, you will encounter a handful of technological wonders that can help you save money and energy.
1) Sutticar Fuel Saver (~$70)
Just because you purchase a new car in order to take advantage of the promised 35 miles per gallon, doesn’t mean you won’t wind up with 27 once you start driving. Every driver is different and can place various demands on a vehicle. Whether you have an issue with acceleration or deceleration, the root of the problem in gas mileage often lies within yourself.
Enter the Sutticar Fuel Saver, a device that you put right under your car gas pedal. As a result, you will create counter-pressure that will aid you in achieving a smoother acceleration. If you use the Sutticar on a regular basis, you stand to improve your fuel economy by 10% to 25%. Don’t worry about the tool imposing on your routine driving , you will still be able to quickly accelerate when needed. However, you will be able to maintain a steadier pace.
2) Hot Water Heating Systems Thermostat (~$55)
The convenience of being able to automate your hot water heating system to work whenever you want it to is a luxury that allows you to save money on utility bills, especially when you can set home and away times according to your own schedule. The thermostat is equipped with a program that permits seven different schedules for each week. Another bonus is being able to prolong the life of heating equipment by decreasing the amount of wear and tear that the system sustains.
All you have to do is choose times and temperatures that best accommodate your family’s needs. The best part is that you don’t have to have the heater running throughout the day when no one is home. Another benefit that the thermostat offers is the chance to set various programs that separate comfort levels, as well as economy issues. Additional features of the thermostat includes:
· Easy push-button programming
· Full manual control regarding adjustments for any time
· Ability to set a ‘vacation mode’
· Choice of 12- or 24-hour display
· Temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit
· Adjustable regulation cycles from 5 to 20 minutes
· Possibility of remote activation with the purchase of a telephone controller (sold separately)
3) Chromasun Air Conditioner
In the near future, be on the lookout for the Chromasun air conditioner, a product slated to contain photovoltaic and solar thermal technology, which uses light and heat from the sun in your best interest. With a combination of mirrors, receivers and concentrators, this air conditioner will provide users with 75% efficiency , much different than the 23% efficiency linked to traditional models of solar cells. Other highlights concerning this product includes the use of 95% less silicon than a conventional solar system (all with the same power rating) and an advanced cooling effect.