South African Car of the year finalists announced

Lead acid or motorcycle batteries assist us daily with their multitude of applications. However, many of us are unaware of where this wonderful device was invented and how it has progressed over the years At the start – The invention of the sealed lead acid battery The motorcycle or lead acid battery was invented in…

Electric cars that aren’t currently on the move could be used to help stabilise energy grids, make electricity from renewable energy sources more viable and generate extra income for EV owners. That’s the goal of the Munich-based company The Mobility House and their smart Vehicle-to-Grid technology. On average, privately-owned cars are parked for approximately 23…

Load Shedding ( The reasons we are given) Load shedding is a cost-effective, emergency rotating method of energy distribution that has been quite helpful to ease the problems of lack of power generation South Africa is facing from time to time. Eskom developed this  method to prevent blackout scenarios building a “power reserve” for critical…

The world’s best athletes will wear old cell phones around their necks next summer. The medals awarded during next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo—set to kick off July 24, 2020—will be completely made from recycled materials. The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games decided to create sustainable medals in an…

Burglar alarms are generally reliable but if the internal battery is flat and will no longer hold charge it should be replaced as soon as possible. A flat internal battery can mean that if there is a power cut the external siren will sound because the hold off circuit to it is no longer present….

The majority of deep cycle of 6 volt and 8 volt batteries should last 2 to 5 years, however harsh conditions such as extreme cold or heat can significantly reduce the lifespan of these batteries, no matter how robust. A lack of “cycling” the battery, discharging and recharging can also result in an early demise…