Visionary thinking: Solar Impulse plane completed 72-hour simulated flight

The wingspan of an Airbus A340: 63.40 m; The weight of a family car: 1600 kg; The power of a scooter: four 10 HP engines. Visionary thinking… Solar Impulse plane is moving forward. Swiss pilot André Borschberg completed a 72-hour non-stop flight — but in a simulator for the new Solar Impulse aircraft planned for … Read more

What if water is the most precious gift? Green Cross, Armani water campaign expanding in Africa, Latin America and Asia

What if water is the most precious gift? Discover the Green Cross International’s projects at 1.618 Sustainable Luxury – www.1618-paris.com!   Water covers 75% of the planet, but only 3% of this is fresh water and less than 1% (0.7%) is actually accessible to meet all our needs. Children are always the first victims of … Read more

Organic and recycled materials brought to the high street by London fashion students

The luxury sector, particularly fashion, has a high environmental footprint and is responsible for a significant amount of waste. It is estimated for example that, in the UK alone, more than 1 million tonnes of textiles are thrown away every year, mainly from household sources – and over half of this waste is recyclable. There … Read more

Electric upgrade: smart BRABUS electric drive and smart BRABUS ebike

Urban Electric mobility era: BRABUS electric drive sports car with a green heartsmart fortwo and smart ebike At the Geneva Motor Show the BRABUS versions of the smart fortwo electric drive and the smart ebike will show what these look like in the era of electric mobility. The dynamic character of both models is not … Read more

Luxury of well-being, and creativity as a lifestyle: 1.618 Sustainable Luxury event

What if the future were respectful, intelligent and optimistic? What if it brought us the luxury of well-being, and creativity as a lifestyle? Water, main theme of the 3rd edition of 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Event in Paris   The 3rd edition of 1.618 Sustainable Luxury event (29 March – 1st April 2012) will bring innovation, … Read more

Pollution free, eco-friendly and safer: Luxury electric boat and taxi

Sea Dunes Marine electric boats  UAE-based Sea Dunes has developed a boat concept that provides an eco-friendly solution that hopes to contribute to efforts to preserve and sustain the environment. In line with the company’s mission, Sea Dunes commissioned its R&D team with a revolutionary electric boat concept to insure the birth of a new … Read more