Comments for Alternative Energy and Green Living

Comment on 10 Best Ways To Save On Gas by Mr Green

Mr Green — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:12:31 +0000

Most people don’t hypermile. Some hypermiling techniques are downright dangerous - like shutting off the engine when going downhill.

Comment on 10 Best Ways To Save On Gas by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:47:19 +0000

Thanks for the info. But do people really hypermile?

Comment on We Need Renewable Energy Now! by green products

green products — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:25:26 +0000

Green products are a necessity because they are environment-friendly and safeguard human health.

Comment on Hydrogen and Natural Gas Fuel Blends by Mr Green

Mr Green — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:21:16 +0000

Walmart is currently testing 4 alternative energy solutions for Class 8 trucks (vehicles that have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 33,001 pounds or more, three axels and 10 tires).

ArvinMeritor Hybrid Propulsion
Walmart will test in the Detroit area, this first of its kind dual-mode diesel-electric hybrid. The ArvinMeritor hybrid has both mechanical and electrical propulsion systems, which use the electric motor drive primarily for periods of high demand under low-speed, high-load operating conditions, such as accelerating from a stop. Once moving, the mechanical propulsion system begins to blend its power with the electric motor until it reaches highway speeds, where the drive phases to completely mechanical. The electrical system can provide additional power during hill climbing, even at highway speeds. In addition to its work at highway speeds, the engine also charges an onboard energy storage system, which provides power to the electric motor when demand is high. Energy that is generated during braking is captured and stored using regenerative braking.

Biodiesel (waste/brown grease) Truck
Walmart will test in the Phoenix, Ariz, area, 15 Class 8 trucks retrofitted to run on reclaimed grease fuel made of waste brown cooking grease from Walmart stores.

Peterbilt/Eaton Hybrid Assist
Walmart is the first fleet to test parallel diesel-electric hybrid power in Class 8 trucks. The Peterbilt/Eaton hybrid provides electric power to assist the motor and also serves as the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) – helping to significantly reduce engine idling. The electric motor kicks in when the truck needs extra power, such as accelerating from a stop or when going uphill. The diesel-electric hybrids are being tested in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Southern California and the Baltimore/Washington D.C. region.

LNG Truck
In partnership with Mojave Air Quality Management District, Walmart will test five trucks (four Class 8 and one yard truck) retrofitted to operate on Liquefied natural gas or LNG. LNG is formed by condensing natural gas to a liquid by chilling it to about -260 degrees Fahrenheit at atmospheric pressure. This process reduces its volume by more than 600 times.

source: wallmartstores.com - Fuel Leadership Fact Sheet - 9/2009

Comment on Hydrogen and Natural Gas Fuel Blends by richard strong

richard strong — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:35:04 +0000

what is being don with class 8 trucks.

Comment on Carbon Credit Trading: Making It Big Time In 2009 by Prakash

Prakash — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:19:53 +0000

Sir,
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At present we are interested to sell the CERs issued against the Green Projects in India.

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Comment on Green Energy Outshines Fossil Fuel In Attracting Investments by alburt - green living community

alburt - green living community — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:42:44 +0000

live green means to do things that have less of a harmful impact on the earth for now and for next generations.

Comment on French Air Car Coming To America by Bill Hawthorne

Bill Hawthorne — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:28:39 +0000

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Comment on Geothermal Heating Systems For Homeowners Explained! by Jobe Roberts

Jobe Roberts — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:36:55 +0000

Hi there,
We have a debate going on which we hope you could perhaps help us solve..
The idea is to hook up the right kind of high efficiency Stirling engine to the heat output from the geothermal heat pump. The electricity created by the Stirling engine would be used to power the heat pump or reduce the amount of electricity required for it to run (thus further reducing the costs of running it).
Some of us think this crazy idea might actually work.

What you think?

http://sensorymetrics.com/2008/07/13/heat-pumps-microchp-diy-home-generators/

Comment on Miley Cyrus Goes “Green” With A Prius by Russ

Russ — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:05:22 +0000

Gotta get me one of those!