Suitable for numerous families as well as for taxi drivers and businesses (the abatement of costs accounts for 41% if compared to the same model powered by a diesel engine), the new Nissan e-NV200 Evalia is the first electric car with seven seats ever seen in the European market. Don’t think of a
The cost of electricity coming from renewable sources has been plummeting and we’re now reaching the point in which such energy is cheaper than burning fossil fuels. A situation that seemed like just a fantasy a decade ago has now become reality. This is highlighted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF)’s latest research,
Apples with cardamom and lemon syrup can be kept in the fridge for as long as a week if they’re well preserved.
There are different types of pumpkin depending on the shape and colour: some are sold unripe and unready including sea pumpkins from Chioggia and winter pumpkins from Naples because they’re more tender; some others are “overweight” such as Mammoth pumpkins (up to 50 kilos); some have smooth and thin skin, some others have bulbous and thick skin;
A bicycle-powered community library in the streets of San Francisco to promote the passion for literature and willingness to learn and know. “Page by page, book by book, pedal by pedal” is the motto of the non-profit project Bibliobicicleta that started through successful fund-raising on Kickstarter. Thanks to the support of 117 donours, 2200 dollars were
In mid September, a viral video that hit millions of views appeared on YouTube. It features Stevie Wonder and James Corden, writer and host of the CBS’ lucky programme The Late Late Show, while they discuss in a car the sense of life, joke around and sing together the songs played by the car radio. A hilarious video where
Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Löfven announced it during the United Nations General Assembly. Sweden wants to become one of the first countries to quit fossil fuels. How could it become fossil fuel-free? In September, as reported by the Independent, the government announced it would allocate 480 million euros to green infrastructure (solar panels and wind
Lexus realises a “driveable” full-scale replica of its saloon with cardboard. And it’s powered by an electric engine.
A British woman could ride a bike for the first time thanks to a really ergonomic bionic hand. Nicky Ashwell, 29, from London, was born without a right forearm and until now she used a cosmetic prosthetic that she wasn’t able to move. Now she’s able to carry out tasks with both hands but
The cream of fennel soup with spices is a delicious pureed soup in which sweet flavours are in harmony with spicy flavours.
