As the presidential race heats up between President Obama and the Republican frontrunner, Mitt Romney, so is the political race in one of the most important and hotbed industries in modern times – green technology.
Numerous vendors at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show took the opportunity to showcase green technology that has the potential to green up how we get around. One such product is Acton, Inc.’s spnKiX–motorized roller skates.
According to the Department of Energy, geothermal heat pumps can be anywhere from 300 to 600 percent efficient even in harsh temperatures, outperforming every other green technology heating and cooling system.
You probably already know by now that you can receive a tax credit on energy-efficient appliances through the U.S. government-backed ENERGY STAR program (check out several of these appliances in U.S. Green Technology’s “Tech & Gadgets” section).
The year 2012 admittedly will be a big year. It’ll be a big year in politics with the upcoming presidential election. It’ll be a big year for prophecies as many claim that 2012 signifies the end of the world.
Your neighbors and friends may turn green with technology envy once they see you riding around town with the Ridekick power trailer, a newly designed electric charging unit that attaches to bicycles from behind.