Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
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Will Electric Cars Ever Become Viable?
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Car makers everywhere are debating how best to channel electricity into a fuel for vehicles, but some in the industry warn that the technology faces too many hurdles ever to become a viable alternative to gasoline. Toyota Motor Corp’s US sales chief Jim Lentz called it the “electrification of the auto industry,” and the trend [...]
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Production Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Cars Hit The Market
Monday, January 11th, 2010
“Many have been waiting years for this day, because today marks the true dawn of the electric and plug-in hybrid car, the day when the big automakers—GM and Nissan among them—show off the vehicles they will be selling later this year. Finally. The Detroit Auto Show, traditionally the place for car makers to show off [...]
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Biomass Energy and Biomass Fuel
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
As we plow ahead into the next decade, there is more and more of an urgent need to save our environment by replacing fossil-fuels with renewable energy sources. One of the more promising renewable energy sources is called Biomass. Biomass is any organic material which can be used as a fuel. Biomass energy sources include [...]
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10 Best Ways To Save On Gas
Saturday, December 26th, 2009
The severe economic times are forcing many of us to do what we can to save money and one of our biggest expenses is gasoline. So it makes sense that to save money you should look at ways to save gas. Here are the best ways to save gas and also help the environment. Control [...]
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We Need Renewable Energy Now!
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Will renewable energy replace fossil fuels as our main energy source? Our future depends on it! As the economies of China and India explode so does their citizens standard of living. This will result in a significant demand for energy that fossil-fuels cannot support. A big part of the answer is developing renewable energy sources. [...]
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Electronic Waste: More Than A Green Living Problem
Friday, December 18th, 2009
Did you know that electronic waste is quickly becoming the biggest global ecological problem? Most of us don’t realize the devastation that electronic waste is posing to the environment. Electronic waste, e-waste or e-scrap describes loosely discarded, surplus, obsolete, broken, electrical or electronic devices. Electronic equipment some very serious contaminants such as lead, cadmium, beryllium [...]
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Alternative Fuel Options For Consumers
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Recent economic conditions are causing consumers to look at alternative energy and alternative fuel solutions for saving money while reducing greenhouse gases that are negatively impacting the world’s environment. The most popular alternative energy options available for consumers are as follows: Purchasing a Hybrid Vehicle Hybrid vehicles are those that use two types of fuels [...]
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Living Green Lessons For Our Children
Monday, December 14th, 2009
How important is it to teach our children about green energy, living green and reducing our carbon footprint? The future of our children depends on it! It is the responsibility of all parents to teach our children the importance of living an eco-friendly life. It has to be now, before its too late. Sounds corny, [...]
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Plug-in Electric Vehicle Sales Are Getting Charged Up!
Monday, December 14th, 2009
Twenty years ago, who would have thought you’d be able to power up your car or SUV by plugging it into a wall outlet? Well, that technology is not only available today, plug-in electric vehicles are now very popular with potential car buyers. For those of you who aren’t exactly sure how a plug-in vehicle [...]
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New York City Passes Green Energy Legislation
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
New York City has just passed legislation that is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030. Mayor Michael Bloomberg hails the passing of this green energy bill because it will significantly reduce the city’s carbon count by making buildings more energy efficient. According to a report released by the Bloomberg administration in 2007, [...]