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Hybrids + biomass = US energy independence
July 15, 2011 – 8:44 pm | No Comment
Hybrids + biomass = US energy independence

Are American leaders afraid of real energy change? New study further demonstrates US tools to fight foreign oil dependence A new, simple biomass-to-wheel efficiency analysis by Virginia Tech’s Prof. Y-H Percival Zhan g suggests that the US could embark on a very real path towards energy independence, today. More important, the…

Energy independence might be America’s last shot at greatness
July 14, 2011 – 9:16 pm | No Comment
Energy independence might be America’s last shot at greatness

First Greece, eventually America, unless we act today It’s time to take today by the horns Since this morning I’ve read On Debt, Death, Taxes and Temperatures , the latest Dot Earth post on the New York Times, at least 3 times, wondering why exactly I’m so intrigued. I’m still not entirely sure, but I’m starting to believe that a possible zeitgeist is forming. Actually, it’s been forming for …

Power your house for two days with a Nissan Leaf
July 11, 2011 – 5:45 pm | No Comment
Power your house for two days with a Nissan Leaf

All about the battery pack. Can electrical storage increase the value of electric cars? Like most automakers developing plug-in cars, Nissan is exploring new ways of both powering electric vehicles as well as extending the life of lithium-ion battery packs in electric cars. Hence, Nissan is working with 4R Energy Corporation to develop solar-charging capabilities that use Nissan Leaf battery packs to…

BedZed (UK): Carbon neutral homes | Profesorbaker's Blog
June 22, 2011 – 11:07 am | No Comment

Solar cells, a biofuel generator, and natural lighting are just some of the eco-friendly features. Although the homes are 15 percent more expensive than average, residents save 240 British pounds a year on their energy bill. … BedZED resident, Anny:” It's an easy way to share cars with lots of other people that live in the area, without having to buy your own car , and pay for insurance, and look after it, and…

Anadarko To Pay $17 Million Royalty Settlement | Renewable Energy News
June 20, 2011 – 7:35 pm | No Comment

(Tree Hugger Site) http://bit.ly/lm8Zg0 20 minutes ago; Staines staff will be the first to use eco-friendly cars http://bit.ly/iWMMmo 47 minutes ago; Biofuel Energy News: Coalition For Biomass Energy For MASS Fires Up …

Maybe we have the battery revolution all wrong
June 9, 2011 – 6:40 pm | No Comment
Maybe we have the battery revolution all wrong

Should the lithium revolution be bigger than plug-in cars? It IS the battery, stupid Several years ago, when Toyota announced that lithium would power the third generation Prius , I believed that hybrid cars were about to become commonplace and that the push towards plug-ins would quickly and steadily advance. By 2020 I…

Home Biodiesel Systems Can Teach You How To Make Your Own …
June 9, 2011 – 8:00 am | No Comment

Your engine is going to run smoother, last longer, and your energy will cost less, with this cleaner, more eco-friendly fuel. The world's number one selling biodiesel processor is available at Home Biodiesel Kits, in which they …

Plugging in: Al-Qaida and Gasoline Prices
May 23, 2011 – 7:55 pm | No Comment
Plugging in: Al-Qaida and Gasoline Prices

Tax incentives and high gas prices mean plug-ins aren't just for the rich. With great incentives and serious gas price threats, consider a plug-in Since the Middle East uprisings have helped drive oil prices higher, it wasn’t surprising to learn that Osama bin Laden was a fan of the movement. Oil is the biggest Achille’s heal of the West, especially the US. Consequently, the fact…

Grn DIY Power For the Car | Do It Yourself Power
May 4, 2011 – 4:15 am | No Comment

It is also probable to develop your own DIY Eco-Friendly Energy in your automobile. This can be sustainable power that generate fewer pollutants than standard fuels. For gasoline burning automobiles, this often entails production of ethanol . For diesel cars , biodiesel is often developed from a sizable selection of sources. Ethanol is usually created from a wide selection of fruits and vegetables. It’s a byproduct with the fermentation procedure from the sugars

Japan Declares Evacuation Zone Near Nuclear Plant | Renewable …
April 21, 2011 – 6:43 am | No Comment

… Energy news: The Impact Of No Marcellus Drilling In New York http://bit.ly/fwjl22 59 minutes ago; Eco-friendly cars on show in Shanghai http://bit.ly/exoXIG 1 hour ago; Biofuel Energy News: Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) …

The Impact Of No Marcellus Drilling In New York | Renewable Energy …
April 21, 2011 – 6:01 am | No Comment

Eco-friendly cars on show in Shanghai http://bit.ly/exoXIG 7 minutes ago; Biofuel Energy News: Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Proposals Due By May 27 http://bit.ly/gMHgZS 15 minutes ago; Environment news: On the first …

Second Phase Of $1.4bn Gulf Power Grid Underway | Renewable Energy …
April 21, 2011 – 5:39 am | No Comment

Eco-friendly cars on show in Shanghai http://bit.ly/exoXIG 7 minutes ago; Biofuel Energy News: Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Proposals Due By May 27 http://bit.ly/gMHgZS 15 minutes ago; Environment news: On the first …