Archive for December, 2008
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How to Save on Car Fuel Costs
Monday, December 29th, 2008
Things are getting tougher with the price of oil and the state of our economy. The mortgage crisis and unemployment escalation are undermining consumer confidence. Never mind the price of gasoline, the public is up in arms and outraged at the situation.
Alternative Fuels To The Rescue
It’s obvious that governments, and the auto and oil industries [...] -
Browns Gas - Water as an Automotive Fuel
Sunday, December 28th, 2008
Around 1970, a gentleman named Yull Brown developed a technology that allowed cars to burn fuel more efficiently while improving emissions. In his “Brown’s design”, the hydrogen and oxygen atoms of water are split then mixed to gain fuel efficiency in conventional internal combustion engines. The energy is generated by the electrolysis of water, and [...]
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What You Should Know About Biodiesel
Saturday, December 27th, 2008
Biodiesel refers to non-petroleum-based diesel fuel that is made from vegetable or animal fat. It can be used alone, or blended with conventional diesel without requiring modifications to an existing diesel engine or any of its internal components. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel source that shows great promise as a viable fuel source for many [...]
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Are you an Environmental Conservator?
Saturday, December 27th, 2008
It’s truly amazing how quickly people are changing their lifestyles and habits to help save the environment. In fact, many parents are getting pressure from their children to help save the planet for them and their children. But you might ask “What can I do to help save the environment?
The most direct way to help [...] -
The Basics of Solar Energy
Friday, December 26th, 2008
Solar Energy is simply defined as the energy generated by the star called Sol, commonly referred to as the sun. Solar energy is experienced by people in the forms of heat and light.
Solar energy has been used and harnessed by Man since ancient times. Passive utilization of solar energy is as simple as hanging wet [...] -
Effective Alternative Fuel Choices
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Alternative Energy is all the rage these days, and the reasons are obvious. People are looking to save money on fuel costs and also reduce carbon emissions. Many consumers are not even aware of the options available to meet these objectives. Here are just a few:
Purchasing a Hybrid Vehicle
Hybrid vehicles are those that use two [...] -
Renewable Sources of Energy
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Do you know the definition of renewable energy? Renewable energy is energy generated from non-depleting natural resources such as wind, sunlight, tides, rain and even geothermal heat. They can be used to power our homes, industries and even our vehicles.
BIOMASS
The main source of renewable energy, on a global scale, is the application of biomass. Biomass [...] -
Nine Ways to Reduce Gasoline Costs
Sunday, December 21st, 2008
With the recent increase in oil prices and the state of many of the world economies, everyone is looking for ways to save gas now. Here are some of the easiest ways to do it:
1. Control Your Driving
The most obvious thing you can do is to reduce energy costs is to cut down on the [...] -
Hydropower - Energy from Dams and Oceans
Sunday, December 21st, 2008
Hydropower is a powerful renewable energy source that produces billions of kilowatt hours of electricity globally each year. However, it does come with concerns over it’s impact on wildlife and fisheries. Although these concerns are real, hydropower is still one of the most viable renewable energy solutions to fossil-fuel use.
Hydropower usage goes back to the [...] -
Obama’s Energy Disciplines Are His “Green Dream Team”
Saturday, December 20th, 2008
Mr. Obama has chosen his green dream team to tackle his top energy related challenges. The group will be responsible for dealing with environmental and energy policies during his term in office. Barack Obama has outlined is top priorities that will be addressed, they include:
Creating millions of new green jobs
Free the US from its dependence [...]