People send me stuff. We’ve spent so much time on Climategate that other more important things have fallen by the wayside. We’ve seen a lot of claims on how green technology will reduce emissions and save the Earth. Often these claims are met with scorn and derision because some of them are just junk ideas as they just don’t deliver on the claims. Windpower, for example.
But every once in awhile something comes along that singularly stands out and deserves special attention because it is so unique, so “outside of the box” thinking, that is truly transcends any doubt or ridicule. It is truly the personification of state of the art green technology.
This simple accessory added to any vehicle offers an improvement on automobile fuel economy of 20% or more. Just think, if everyone in America and the EU installed one of these how much faster emission reduction targets could be met.
Here it is:
Yes, the Neo-socket (or more accurately the neo-plug) is the next generation Neo-Con.
Check out these features!
Here’s how it works (from the marketing website):
Product Description
Neo Socket is the latest technology, a breakthrough invention and patented device that could save fuel consumption by 10-30%.
Neo Socket also helps improve car’s engine acceleration and the performance of on board equipment such as stereo, air-condition and lights. It also provides more horse power, longer battery life and higher throttles response. Neo Socket, gives cars cleaner emission and helps reduce carcinogenic emissions that are responsible for Global Climate Changes (GCC). That means less pollution and more clean air. Neo Socket is proven safe, convenient and easy to use. Just plug-in into the 12V cigarette lighter of your car and Neo Socket starts working instantly.
- Increased Gas Mileage
- Lower emission
- Save on gas by 20%
- Hi-Grade (Blue)
- Cleaner emission
- More horse power
- Longer battery life
- Too easy to use and start working instantly
How To USE
1. Insert Neosocket into cigarette lighter socket.
2. The light turns ON (May be you need to turn on the engine at this time
3. Start driving
FAQ
1. Does this work for Gas/Fuel engines only?
It does work for Gas/Fuel as well as diesel engines.
2. How does this works?
Just plug-in into the 12V cigarette lighter of your car and Neo Socket starts working instantly.
3. Does this work for 24V?
No, Neosocket only works for 12V cigarette socket only.
4. Does it have a fuse?
Yes, it does have a fuse.
5. Does Neosocket work if attached to cigarette socket adapters?
Yes, it does work if attached to cigarette socket adapters.
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Alternate marketing name: Placebo Plug
You’d think it would be a green light, but it only comes in one color, blue. There are some knockoffs out there that are green, but don’t have the proper energy efficient aerodynamic shape. Don’t buy one of these:
Volkswagen has already embraced the blue light special concept with their Think Blue for a more efficient driving future slogan. Learn all about it here
This isn’t a joke. This is a real product with real claims. I encourage you to encourage all of your green environmentally conscious friends to get one of these, to help Save the Earth. Order here.
h/t to Bernd Felsche
“Neo Socket is the latest technology, a breakthrough invention and patented device that could save fuel consumption by 0-30%.”
^^^ Fixed.
AMAZING! I’m going to buy one, even though I don’t have a driving licence!
Does it cure acne? Or warts? I know, I know, it will eliminate the need for Viagra!
I’ll stick with the Neo-CRU. Their marketing is second to none.
Oddly enough, that thing looks as obscene as the claims about it.
“Save on gas by 20%”
There’s a claim to get them into trouble (not that they’ll care, I am sure they are well protected behind multiple screens). They should have said “up to …”.
Possibly they should have consulted Phil Jones. I gather he has some good approaches to fudging the data, and his rates are not too high.
It’s a delusional thought generator in portable form. What will UEA think of next?
I get it. Must convert nickel to copper inside the case and that’s where that instant energy comes from.
Sorry, this looks too fishy to me.
We have already seen many of these “miracle” appliances before.
Nowhere is it explained how it REALLY work. No tech data, no technological idea…
My experience says “scam”.
REPLY: …and the story tag says “satire”. Of course its a scam! – Anthony
The package advertising should scrap “as seen on TV” and replace with “as seen on Watts Up With That?”
Could possibly be nearly as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle……….
It’s really a wireless digital 100 mph carburetor in disguise isn’t it?
REPLY: yeah with Bluetooth, everything is better with Bluetooth – Anthony
“Yes, it does work if attached to cigarette socket adapters.” Fantastic!
Does it work when attached to a mains power outlet in my home, e.g. to save power on my toaster and coffee machine?
I’ve been unemployed for two months now and haven’t driven my truck at all. I suppose I’m the unsuspecting victim of our administration’s “green policy”, “comprehensive health care”, and “post-normal Keynesian economics” (although nobody even bothers to defend it as “Keynesian” anymore). I’d like to try out this little blue dongle, but I’m past my “tipping point”.
(Maybe there’s more than one way to get us back to circa-1800’s carbon output; if you can’t legislate climate stupidity, there’s always the more insidious (un)economic alternative.)
If I buy two, plug one in to the cigarette lighter and the other into the auxiliary socket in my car, will I save 40% of my fuel bills? In fact somewhere I have a splitter allowing me to connect two devices to my 12volt socket. IfI buy two triple splitters as well and connect them all up with 7 of these miracle devices, I can syphon off all the petrol they make and sell it! Where’s my credit card?
Like those who have fallen for the AGW hoax hook, line and sinker, I wonder how many people will actually buy this?
It generates a high voltage static discharge in to the live side of the cars electrics, destroying the engine management computer, thus makeing the car un-usable.
So you take the bus, thus the savings on fuel.
The more people buy it the greater the fuel savings.
Simple really…
Yes, but does it make coffee and espresso as well as Rossi’s magic coffee pot reactor does?
I will buy four, the only problem will be safely emptying the fuel tank.
Just think what could be done with private jets.
I have a 12v converter for one of my DVD players????????????????????????????
🙂
From the review website http://trust-e-reviews.com/neosocket/
HOW DOES NEOSOCKET WORK ?
The Neosocket is a new application of an old technology. Basically, it acts like a small battery that helps your car’s electrical system perform better. The small device is fitted with a capacitor that once plugged in to your 12v adapter is instantly connected to the car’s main electrical system. (capacitors are also commonly used to power the electronic flash in cameras)
The capacitor first charges and then discharges the stored electricity (voltage) when there is a heavy energy demand from the alternator. Heavy energy demand (reduced voltage) is caused by using any electrical accessory in your car including lights, windshield wipers, air conditioning, stereo or any combination of them.
Instead of the alternator and battery having to work overtime, Neosocket supplements the required voltage to reduce the load on the electrical system from any accessory that is being used. The reduced electrical demand frees up energy that can be better used to deliver a more constant and steady supply of electricity to the spark plugs and ignition system.
The result is a more efficient and complete combustion of the gasoline which will improve you gas mileage and produce cleaner emissions. You will also get better horse power, acceleration, and a smoother running engine despite daily driving conditions.
The fact is that fuel mileage will fluctuate in any car due to driving habits, lack of maintenance, traffic conditions and many other factors. All these factors will rob the fuel efficiency your car was meant to achieve. The main purpose of Neosocket is to help your engine consistently maintain its designed fuel efficiency despite of all these unpredictable situations.
Just plug into your 12 volt accessory adapter and it starts to work.
Improves your car’s fuel economy and performance when using your A/C or any other onboard accessory.
Over half a million units sold since product release in 2006.
No maintenance required.
No doubt, Al gore and David Suzuki endorses this product.
UK Amazon reviews are very poor:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Neo-Socket-ECONOMIZER-PATENT-PENDING/dp/B002RYYGHU
At first I thought it was a butt plug. Wait……
Gosh … it’s a steal at $70. I can get one for each of my friends at Christmas, thereby making Christmas shopping a breeze while saving the planet, all in one fell swoop.
“REPLY: …and the story tag says “satire”. Of course its a scam! – Anthony”
Anthony! At least the face slap moment invigorates the blood flow around the face!
No good to me though, it has not got flashy lights that change colour!