Murat Günak, who worked for Volkswagen, once changed the corporate world to follow a green dream. He created his own company in Switzerland where he first created an all-electric tricycle called twike.me which, in the end, did not see the light. But he’s now working in a new project, a hybrid coupe.

Combining solar power with electric power to run eco-friendly cars seem to be the new “in” thing to do, what with gas prices making driving a downright painful experience these days. Despite the fact that solar panels aren’t really efficient enough to give much power to a car, auto makers will probably start slapping them on vehicles to make people think they’ll be more fuel efficient.

The latest entry in this new genre is the Six50 by the Swiss company Mindset AG. It’s still a prototype, but they plan on pumping out about 10,000 of these guys next year, each costing about $78,000.

Today’s PC components are becoming more and more reliant on electronic components. Different systems of a PC that are being developed and produced today are equipped with electronic systems which aid the mechanical parts in performing effectively.So, OCZ today announced DDR3 SODIMM modules as its next generation notebook memory to support the impending Intel Centrino 2 mobile platform. These latest memory offerings for notebooks help reduce power consumption and increase speed and bandwidth, resulting in a higher performing laptop. OCZ PC3-8500 SODIMM modules feature latencies of 8-8-8-27, and PC3-10666 SODIMM modules will feature 9-9-9-24 timings at a low 1.5 volts to keep power consumption at minimum levels. Both speed series will be available in 2GB modules and 4GB (2×2048MB) dual channel kits for maximized productivity with the latest games, applications, and operating systems.

Krell is now shipping their new Papa Dock amplifier that is designed to be used with their KID iPod Dock. The Papa Dock mates up with the KID (that sounds so wrong) and can provide up to 150 watts of power to the listener’s choice of speakers.

Features include a 40,000 microfarad power supply, physically isolated left and right channels, twelve high current output devices and WBT speaker connectors. The Papa is also auto sensing and powers on when the iPod is connected.

Price on the Krell KID is $1,500 and the Papa Dock is an extra $2,500.

These airy staircase designs will add a feeling of spaciousness and modernity anywhere they are installed. Naturally slim and compact, this modern staircase appears minimal in a winning combination of stainless steel and tempered laminated crystal glass. Letting light filter through the glass stairs (available in a rainbow of enticing colors) is a sure-fire way to open up the atmosphere of any room. Modern Staircases from Cast are a big step to future for your home.

The Pi electric bicycle uses a semi-automatic 8-speed transmission to downshift into a lower gear for climbing hills, then up shift for rapid acceleration to a maximum of 20 mph on flats and allows you to pedal normally because the motor automatically disengages when not in use. Powered by a 750-watt electric motor housed in the horizontal chain and motor assembly, the Pi electric bicycle is capable of three modes of operation: electric motor power, human power, or the human-electric hybrid power combination. The electric motor and rider utilize the same 8 speed semi-automatic transmission making rapid acceleration from a stop or lower gears available for steep inclines possible (but with slower acceleration.

The motor automatically disengages from the pedals when desired so as to preserve battery life. Construction begins with a 12’ foot straight piece of 3⁄8-gauge, aircraft aluminum 6061 alloy that is roll-formed and annealed for uniform wall thickness into a complete 6′ diameter circular tube with a 4″ exterior diameter (the NiMH batteries reside within the tube from the front fork to the seat), which is then bisected to make a 6′ long arc for the bicycle’s frame. The sturdy frame supports riders up to 300 lbs. Read more at tuvie.com

Porsche has designed the Eton Porsche P’9120 stereo system with a separate iPod dock and integrated AM/FM & DAB RDS radio. Available for around $925 (about £480), the iPod dock comes equipped with a OLED display and a remote control with a torch built in for when the lights are low. The gadget is also constructed from aluminum and utilities a double wall for the superior sounds enhancement

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