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03/09/2020

Rebel architect builds non-volatile homes from waste materials

03/09/2020

Rebel architect builds non-volatile homes from waste materials
Can you build a super eco-friendly trash house? The talented and extraordinary architect Michael Reindolds has changed the concept of housing forever, showing in practice how to create a completely energy-independent home from waste materials.

In 2007, the UK film "Garbage Warrior" (in the Russian version of "Dreams from the Trash") was released, which tells the story of Michael Reindolds, who by that time had been building self-contained houses for 35 years, "producing" water, heat and even food.

Here is what Michael says about himself: “I went to the University of Cincinnati, trained as an architect, and got my degree. Even then, I began to understand that architecture in the form in which it existed was completely useless. It could neither improve people's lives, nor serve the planet well. The profession of an architect does not help solve pressing problems. "

Michael proposed building houses from waste materials, designing buildings with the environment in mind, using renewable energy sources and integrated water systems. All this formed the basis of the style “Earthship Biotecture” created by him, which has no analogues in the whole world.

02/09/2020

In August, the demand for new passenger cars fell, both in relation to July this year and in relation to August 2019.

02/09/2020

In August, the demand for new passenger cars fell, both in relation to July this year and in relation to August 2019.
During August, almost 7 thousand new passenger cars were put on the primary account, Ukravtoprom reported. According to the association, in comparison with July, the drop in demand was 17%, and in comparison with August 2019 - 16%.

Renault became the leader of the primary market with 1,334 registrations within a month. At the same time, the demand for cars of the French brand was 6% lower than a year earlier.

The second place, as in the previous year, goes to Toyota. Last month, Ukrainians registered 1,148 cars of this brand, which is 2% less than in the same month of 2019.

The third line is occupied by Volkswagen with 560 registrations. The German brand improved its last year's result by 24%, which allowed it to jump from the sixth position in the popularity rating to the third.

Fourth place for Hyundai - 341 registrations and minus 10% by August 2019. Suzuki is fifth with 311 registrations and a 56% increase in demand.

Also included in the August TOP-10:

Škoda - 294 units (-51% versus August 2019);
Nissan - 281 units. (-40%);
Mitsubishi - 229 units (+ 23%);
Peugeot - 221 units. (+ 13%);
Mazda - 220 units (-five%).
Renault Duster became the bestseller of the month - 605 registrations during the month.

In total, since the beginning of the year, 52.5 thousand new passenger cars have been put on primary accounting, which is 4% less than in the same eight months of 2019.

01/09/2020

01/09/2020

The updated Peugeot 3008 offers a redesigned exterior, the latest version of the "branded" i-Cockpit and 300 hp. under the hood.
Peugeot has introduced an updated version of the second generation 3008 crossover. The 2021 model features a completely redesigned exterior inspired by the 208, 508 and 2008 models.

The front of the crossover is decorated with a frameless radiator grille surrounded by "fanged" headlights, a redesigned front bumper and a "3008" badge on the hood. Two new shades Bleu Celebes and Bleu Vertigo appeared in the body palette. Complementing the image are 19-inch San Francisco wheels and a Black Pack. The engine range of the updated Peugeot 3008 includes two petrol and one diesel engines. The base remained a 1.2-liter gasoline three-cylinder turbo engine with a capacity of 130 hp, paired with a 6-speed "mechanics" or 8-speed "automatic". This is followed by a 1.6-liter gasoline "turbo four" with a capacity of 180 hp, coupled with an uncontested 8-speed "automatic". The four-cylinder "diesel" with a working volume of 1.5 liters and a power of 130 hp is available both with "mechanics" and "automatic".

Also, the 2021 Peugeot 3008 will be offered in two hybrid versions: front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. In the first case, the crossover is equipped with a 180-horsepower internal combustion engine, a 110-horsepower electric motor and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The total output of the power plant is 225 hp. and 360 Nm of torque. From standstill to 100 km / h, such a hybrid accelerates in 8.7 seconds and develops a top speed of 225 km / h. The four-wheel drive hybrid version of the Peugeot 3008 is equipped with a 200-horsepower gasoline engine, two electric motors (110 hp - in front and 112 hp). - behind) and the same 8-speed "automatic". The total output of the installation is 300 hp. and 520 Nm. The acceleration time to 100 km / h is 5.9 seconds, the maximum speed is 235 km / h. Both hybrids are equipped with a 13.2 kWh lithium-ion battery. The cruising range is 56 and 59 km according to the WLTP cycle, respectively.

31/08/2020

World's poorest president reveals how much he spent on charity
During his five years as the head of Uruguay, Jose Mujica has not saved anything. His property today is estimated at only 200 thousand dollars. But he gave almost half a million dollars from his salary to social projects.

On January 9, 2015, the President of the Latin American state of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, said in an interview with reporters that during his five-year term as head of the country, he spent $ 550,000 on charity. Information about this appeared on the RIA Novosti website.

And it wasn't money earned from commercial companies. He gave the lion's share of his own presidential salary to social needs. Most (about 400 thousand) were transferred to the fund for the construction of housing for social needs, and the remaining 150 thousand - for the development of their own party. As a result, according to the latest income statement, by the end of the presidential term, all the assets and savings of the Jose Mujica family are estimated at only $ 200,000. In his last interview, the President of Uruguay also spoke about the free market economy. He said that, in his opinion, the state should not allow wealth that appears spontaneously, albeit according to market laws, to remain in the hands of a small group of people. If we allow this, then there will be two parallel societies: one is super-rich, and the other, left on the sidelines of life. Note that even before the current news, Jose Mujica was considered one of the most generous and unusual heads of state in the world. His compatriots even named their head the poorest president in the world.

Some skeptics argue that this is only possible in small and poor states. However, Uruguay, contrary to popular belief, is far from the most backward country in the world. In terms of the share of GDP per capita, it ranks 3rd among all Latin American states and 44th in the world. Uruguay's foreign trade is based on livestock and agricultural products. The population is about 3.5 million. Of these, three quarters work in the service sector, 15% in industry and 9% in agriculture. The average life expectancy for men is 73 years, for women - 80. This is significantly higher than the world average.

31/08/2020

World's poorest president reveals how much he spent on charity