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Zachary Shahan

Recognized globally as an electric vehicle, solar energy, and energy storage expert, I am the director and chief editor of Cleantechnica. I'm also the president of Important Media and the director & founder of EV Obsession and Solar Love.

Cool solar gadgets don't just have to be small scale consumer products. Check these out!

Green Christmas present ideas

It's not too late to buy for the greener giftees on your Christmas list!

solar in uk schools

A clever UK website has come up with a way for parents & eco-minded community members to donate small amounts of money to put solar on local schools' roofs.

Is Facebook finally bringing home energy usage monitoring to the masses in a way that is fun and natural? Check out Facebook's Social Energy App!

Bike rides don't have to be just exercise, they can be fun too.

Biking is a great way to get healthier. It's also a good way to get to work and school. Cycling can be FUN too! Some ways to add joy to your next bike ride.

Rail car turned mobile garden

Look what happens when clever environmentally-minded artists get their green thumb on in a Chicago rail car.

logitech k750 wireless solar keyboard for mac users

There are all kinds of useless solar powered gadgets on the market, but these 7 are among the coolest, and more useful, of those gadgets.

world solar challenge

Is it possible to build a car fast enough and green enough to race across Australia? That's the World Solar Challenge.

Sun Cutter low tech light cutter

There are all kinds of ways to harness the power of the sun. This 3D printer and light-cutting sunglasses are just a couple of them.

Keep your gadgets charged with this sexy solar powered bikini

Every geek guy's dream...a sexy chic in a solar-powered, gadget-charging bikini. Who could ask for more?

darth vadar kid using the force

If only we could employ the force to lower gas prices... but at least a clean energy revolution can.

The Yike Bike is a unique electric, collapsible, bike-like vehicle that actually provides an nice alternative to the traditional bike. See the pros & cons.

the man who cycled the americas

Think a bicycle isn't a feasible mode of transportation? Mark Beaumont biked from the top of North America to the bottom of South America. Meet the man who cycled the Americas... and the world!

3 young filmmakers travel across the United States to showcase creative and local solutions to climate change.

Community-Solar-Power

Solar power doesn't have to be a solo affair...your entire community can go solar together!

voltitude-folding-bike

This battery-powered, rechargeable Swiss Army Knife bicycle is a great commuter cruiser.

the-worlds-oldest-cyclist

Who says you have to lose a step as you get older? Check out this guy still riding his bicycle at 103 years old!

These 2 gadgets help you monitor your energy usage and save money in eco-geek style.