AlertMe have released a range of easy self install, home security alarm and energy monitoring systems.

AlertMe components fulfil the usual window, door, motion and smoke monitoring functions using self install, wireless sensors linked to a central hub. Installation does not require any drilling as the sensors are simply placed around [...]]]>

Security and Energy Monitoring Systems

AlertMe have released a range of easy self install, home security alarm and energy monitoring systems.

AlertMe components fulfil the usual window, door, motion and smoke monitoring functions using self install, wireless sensors linked to a central hub. Installation does not require any drilling as the sensors are simply placed around the home. The hub is connected to the householder’s broadband connection. In the event of an emergency the system immediately sends data via the Internet connection to AlertMe who in turn alert the home owner via mobile phone. If the Internet connection is down then a GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) takes over sending information to 2G cellular phones.

AlertMe have now added energy monitoring to their range of components. The new technology, Smart Plugs, plugs into any electrical socket and uses the same hub as their security system. The Smart Plugs can then monitor and control any device connected through it. Users can see both live and historical energy use by the devices.

Smart Plugs are definitely smart. Then can automatically turn on and off lights and other devices, can alert users when an appliance fails, can turn of equipment when the owner leaves the house and turn on such things as kettles when they come back in.

AlertMe security kits start from 49 pounds sterling

Global Electric Motorcars, based in North Dakota, produce a range of GEM cars which are in essence converted, street legal, electric golf carts. These small electric vehicles are becoming ever more popular in city neighbourhoods and are increasingly forming an essential part of the community.

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Eco NEV

Global Electric Motorcars, based in North Dakota, produce a range of GEM cars which are in essence converted, street legal, electric golf carts. These small electric vehicles are becoming ever more popular in city neighbourhoods and are increasingly forming an essential part of the community.

Particularly popular in retirement communities the GEMs offer all the ecological benefits of larger electric vehicles but at a fraction of the cost. Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles or NEVs are no longer straightforward golf buggy conversions but are being customised to prove that their owners have street cred and an environmental conscience.

Look Out We're Coming

GoNev provides a range of accessories to boost the NEV’s power output and top speed. By hacking the engines and increasing wheel size top speeds now exceed twenty miles per hour. How long before NEV drag racing takes off? A Google search for images of NEVs produces an almost bewildering range of pimped up cars including those that look like miniature fire trucks, roadsters and stretched limos.

Another advantage of these green machines is that normally a driver’s licence is not required though insurance and vehicle registration are. GEM prices start from as low as $3,600 including available tax credits