They’ve been made trendy thanks to Tesla. But are electric cars really greener? By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Since the lockdowns started around the world in 2020 due to the pandemic, millions of people noticed something. The air quality in…
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It seems impossible, but the Alinti Pot brings cleaner air and light through the power of…clay! By Chere Di Boscio We’ve all heard of solar panels delivering energy and light to those in remote areas. But…plants? Yes, it’s now…
Spending too much time, money and energy at home these days? These energy saving gadgets and apps may be just what you need! By Jody McCutcheon There’s no doubt we’ve all been staying in more these days, and most…
Looking to eat healthier? Need some inspo in the kitchen? These apps for vegans can help! By Maya Campbell Being a vegan is a lifestyle that requires dedication, especially if you consider veganism also involves fashion and cosmetic choices.…
Worried about microplastic pollution? These microfiber filters can help! By Diane Small By now, we’re fully aware that some of our eco-efforts actually backfired. For example? Buying clothing made from recycled plastic bottles or fishing nets may seem like…
By Jody McCutcheon What would you look for in an eco friendly car? Electric battery? Recycled interiors? Vegan-friendly materials? The Audi E-Tron GT Concept has it all. It’s a sleek sedan that gets its electric power from the same drivetrain…
By Christina Ray Health and ethical issues concerning genetically modified foods have been a hot topic of debate for many years, and with good reason. GMO (genetically modified organism) foods are full of chemicals that are dangerous to the…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Forget the Model 3 Tesla: the Jaguar I-Pace might just be the most significant new electric car to come out this year. It’s an all-new vehicle from the British automaker, the first instalment of its ambitious…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi What do vacations mean to you? Searching online for hours, comparing prices to book the best value holiday package, only to find yourself going through seeming endless humiliating (and potentially health-damaging) security checks before you…
Tired of city living? Check out these camper revamps – you may just give it up for the gypsy life! By Alexandria Beyer What is freedom? It’s a subjective question, with many potential answers. But what about this definition:…
By Jody McCutcheon As drivers (and passengers) in this slice of time and space, we tend to want vehicles that are faster and more luxurious, right? And we’re aware, of course, that unless you’re buying a used car, there’s…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi During a press event not too long ago at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, eco-magnate Elon Musk announced that Tesla would build and sell its own line of solar panels with integrated batteries. In his…
By Jody McCutcheon There was a time, not long ago, when the reality of more cars on the road was bad news, especially for environmentalists. Not only did it mean more traffic jams and slower commute times, but the…
By Jody McCutcheon The push by eco-tourism toward cleaner, greener travel has not only improved the numbers of eco-luxury hotels around the globe, but high-end, emission-free watercraft have proliferated, too. After all, is there a more luxurious means of…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi What’s more majestic than a whale? Enormous yet graceful, ancient yet mysterious, the whale has inspired everything from literature to music. And now, yachts. Engineer Charles Bombardier used the silhouette of the blue whale to…
By Jody McCutcheon As we’ve stated before, we here at Eluxe are fans of vintage cars. Not only are they beautiful and a nod to past automotive glory, but they also provide added utility while keeping “what’s already made…
By Jody McCutcheon Shape shifting, integrative technology, onboard luxury–these are some of the ideas steering BMW toward the future. Oh, and there’s a steering wheel that retracts into the dashboard. BMW’s Vision Next 100 concept car isn’t a radical…
By Arwa Lodhi Centuries ago, humans started exploring the seas, powered by nature: the simple energies of the tides and wind took us around the world and back. For better or worse, explorers from the Vikings to Columbus discovered…
By Jody McCutcheon Once upon a time, not so long ago, electric vehicles were a green alternative to those powered by fossil fuels. Performance was slow and unsteady, not always reliable, and the pricetag was expensive. Boy, have things…
By Jody McCutcheon At first glance, the Blade supercar looks to be little more than eye candy, another gimmicky vehicle from another startup company. A bobsled-style two-seater with gull-wing doors and 0-60mph acceleration in 2.2 seconds on the basis…
By Jody McCutcheon Shape shifting, integrative technology, onboard luxury–these are some of the ideas steering BMW toward the future. Oh, and there’s a steering wheel that retracts into the dashboard. BMW’s Vision Next 100 concept car isn’t really a…
By Jody McCutcheon Outside the box: what a silly cliche of a phrase. But sometimes it fits well, as in the case of the Dubuc Tomahawk. For starters, who ever would have thought of building cars in Quebec? It’s…
Many have reported seeing some strange things in the sky. And Terrafugia may be one of the strangest – one day! By Jody McCutcheon We’ve all been there. Stuck in traffic for hours, breathing in nasty exhaust fumes, bored…