In celebration of Earth Day, here is a collection of some wonderful, crazy and strange solar powered devices. From solar powered bikinis to solar powered wheelchairs, they all accomplish one thing, making Earth a little more green. Happy Earth Day.

Solar Powered USB Bikini

This itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny photo-voltaic bikini has enough produces a total of 5 volts of charge, enough to keep your iPod shuffle running for a day at the beach [via Gizmodo]

Solar Robot Snow Surfing

A solar-powered robot tows this snowboard which was designed by Thayer School of Engineering researchers at Dartmouth College. The “scalable, sloar-powered, science platforms” ought to perform well in the endless daylight of Antarctic summer as scientists and their laptops are towed over the ice at a sedate 5 mph. [Zedomax via The Raw Feed]

Solar Powered Roller Blading Chariot

Bob Schneeveis, the inventor of the Solar Powered Walking Chariot spends his time designing environmentally sustainable solar-electric vehicles and gadgets; he is also known to tinker very successfully with robotics as is evidenced by this solar-powered rollerblading chariot.

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If you ever wondered what would happen if you took a pair of iPod earbuds and magnified them by 500 times, the fine people over at Think Geek has eliminated the guess work for you.
From the site:

Sometimes bigger IS really better, especially when it comes to sound.
That’s why we took a puny pair of earbuds, put them in Fred”s highly
technical Way Big machine, and created 500XL - it’s 500 times the size
of the original! How great will these look on your desktop alongside your
mp3 player or PC? 500XL includes a built-in amp and 3-way power -
it runs on batteries; you can connect it to your PCs USB port with the
supplied cord; or plug it into the wall with a generic power supply
(not included). The stand-up, peggable clamshell packaging really
makes a statement.

Price:$40

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Here are the 12 absolute coolest toys around, guaranteed to bring a smile to all kids big and small because deep down inside, all you really want for Xmas is cool toys.

Little Tikes Super Splash Waterpark

If you ever dreamed of turning your back yard into a water park, Little Tikes can make it happen. The Little Tikes Deluxe Water Park has a slide with sprinkler, two water cannons, two tunnels , an obstacle course and a turtle-shaped lounge to chill out in style.

Price: $600

Step2 Extreme Coaster

“Thrill-seeking children, rejoice!” Step2 Extreme Coaster can turn any yard or basement into a one ride amusement park. Bike helmet not included but strongly recommend. Video of Step 2 Extreme Coaster here

Price:$250

LEGO Creator Monster Dino

Introducing an advanced new Power Functions System designed to bring Creator sets to life via the integration of two interchangeable motors, the Monster Dino can walk and roar at the touch of a button. Controlled by an independent hand-unit, Monster Dino can move forwards, backwards and emit a bloodcurdling roar with fully mechanized joints making it terrifyingly realistic.The unique LEGO Creator concept challenges builders aged 9+ to combine and create each kit into three different build options. In this case, Monster Dino can be re-assembled to introduce two alternative predators - a tail-whipping crocodile and scuttling deadly spider each powered by remote control.

Video of LEGO Creator Monster Dino in action

Price: $89

[via Coolest Gadgets]

iCoaster

The Magnetix I-Coaster looks like barrels of fun. What can be more fun than sending stainless steel ball bearings racing around a track while listening to your favorite MP3s. It also has a sound effects mode which allows it to emit certain sounds as the ball passes certain points. You can plug your MP3 player of choice into it if you prefer music to sound effects. Video of iCoaster here.

Price: $144

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While electric vehicles still have a long way to go before they are what could be considered mainstream, they are starting to become a little bit more common and both ends of the price spectrum. This little beauty from the Lightning Car Company in the United Kingdom is sure to be at the upper end of that spectrum. The Lightning GT packs 700 bhp, has a top speed of over 130 mph and will take you from 0-60 in less than four seconds (if you are driving the GTS model).

Charge times are low, really low, 10 minutes is all that is required to charge up the GTSE for over 250 miles of driving. The NanoSafe battery system that they are using will presumably last for over twelve years. The bodywork is constructed of carbon fiber and Kevlar, and is designed to crumple on impact to protect the driver:

The Lightning bodywork will incorporate aluminium honeycomb crushable impact cells. This composite monocoque structure uses the same technology that is used in Formula 1 motor racing to protect the driver. This material will be used in the front, rear and sides of the car as well as around the battery area.

The interior is interesting, featuring satellite navigation, an iPod interface and oddly enough, virtual engine sound.  I suppose for some people, the sound of silence can be a little disconcerting.  The Lightning is going to come in three flavors, an entry level GT, GTS (Sport) and GTSE (Sport Extended Range).  No word on price yet, but when you see words like carbon fiber, Kevlar and aluminium crushable impact cells you know it is going to set you back quite a bit more than you would pay for a Prius.  This is an electric super car, you can probably expect super car prices.  Stay tuned for updates.

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While the mix of nature and speakers isn’t something new (check the Tree Stump) there are still lots of options related to which materials to use when creating speakers. And since originality counts a great deal, the new kind of sound systems uses gourd - a dried shell of a fruit in the Cucurbitaceae family of plants - to create a unique gadget.

One good thing about the Gourd Shaped Speakers is that the final result is never the same, there are changes on the shape and color of each plant.

Each speaker has a 2.3-inch diameter full-range driver, sealed tightly into the body of the hollowed out fruit.

Price: $146

[via technabob]

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