The Green Agenda to Wagner - Flight of the Bumble bee | Air Cargo Blog: "“My three main goals would be to reduce human population to
about 100 million worldwide, destroy the industrial infrastructure
and see wilderness, with it’s full complement of species,
returning throughout the world.”
-Dave Foreman,
co-founder of Earth First!"
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Greentech Media | Toyota's Reinert Talks 'Death Watch' on Three Electric Cars
Greentech Media | Toyota's Reinert Talks 'Death Watch' on Three Electric Cars: "Bill Reinert, a national technology manager at Toyota, says he and some of his colleagues don't expect the Tesla Model S, Fisker Karma or Chevy Volt to make it."
FLABEG to Open Its First Solar Mirror Plant in the US | Green Energy News
FLABEG to Open Its First Solar Mirror Plant in the US | Green Energy News:
"The new 209,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will be built in the Clinton Commerce Park near Pittsburgh International Airport. Flabeg Solar US expects to generate as many as 300 jobs."
"The new 209,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will be built in the Clinton Commerce Park near Pittsburgh International Airport. Flabeg Solar US expects to generate as many as 300 jobs."
Thin-film gets fat on cash | Cleantech Group
Thin-film gets fat on cash | Cleantech Group: "Investors pour big money into two thin-film solar companies, along with 14 other deals we spotted over the past week.
Funds flowed into solar this week, but not just any solar — the spotlight was on thin-film, with San Jose, Calif.-based Nanosolar and Fort Collins, Colo.'s AVA Solar both grabbing healthy amounts of cash."
Funds flowed into solar this week, but not just any solar — the spotlight was on thin-film, with San Jose, Calif.-based Nanosolar and Fort Collins, Colo.'s AVA Solar both grabbing healthy amounts of cash."
Friday, August 29, 2008
Going veggie can slash your carbon footprint, study says
Going veggie can slash your carbon footprint, study says: "Giving up meat could drastically reduce your carbon footprint, with meat-eaters' diets responsible for almost twice the emissions of those of vegetarians"
Reuters.com
Reuters.com: "Abolishing subsidies on fossil fuels could cut world greenhouse gas emissions by up to 6 percent and also nudge up world economic growth, a U.N. report showed"
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Home of the 1939 Studebaker S-10 Conversion
Home of the 1939 Studebaker S-10 Conversion: "1939 Studebaker S-10 Conversion"
Going All-Electric
Going All-Electric: "The following is one of my favorite charts: How far a car can drive based on either of the following forms of energy, each produced from 100m x 100m (2.5 acres) of land:"
Nanosolar Blog
Nanosolar Blog
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
EVWORLD FEATURE: Shysters and Vapourware: Battery | EEStor | cityZENN
EVWORLD FEATURE: Shysters and Vapourware: Battery | EEStor | cityZENN: "former head of the CIA, James Woolsey, has six words for anyone who thinks it still should be: 'Forget hydrogen, forget hydrogen, forget hydrogen,'"
Monday, August 25, 2008
Tesla reveals plans for city car and coupe - Latest Car News from 4Car
Tesla reveals plans for city car and coupe - Latest Car News from 4Car: "Tesla has confirmed that it is intending to build an electric-powered city car for the mass market, although it may not carry the Tesla name.
This car is planned with a price tag of less than £20,000 and an annual production as high as 200,000 vehicles - a very different business model to Tesla's only model on the market so far, the £92,000 super-quick Roadster."
This car is planned with a price tag of less than £20,000 and an annual production as high as 200,000 vehicles - a very different business model to Tesla's only model on the market so far, the £92,000 super-quick Roadster."
Tesla Roadster news - Tesla: lots more to come - 2008 - News - Top Gear
Tesla Roadster news - Tesla: lots more to come - 2008 - News - Top Gear: "Tesla has also hinted that it could build a coupe, hatchback, crossover and SUV on the Model S's architecture - as well as a racing version of the Roadster (oh yes) but has stressed that these are only potential ideas at this stage.
However, with Furai designer Franz von Holzhausen recently signed up, we'd imagine Tesla will be keeping him busy.
This electric future might not be all bad, y'know..."
However, with Furai designer Franz von Holzhausen recently signed up, we'd imagine Tesla will be keeping him busy.
This electric future might not be all bad, y'know..."
battery gravimetric energy density
Technical Paper:
Table 1: Comparative Energy Densities for Battery Chemistries
Volumetric | Gravimmetric | |
|---|---|---|
LMP Li-Ion | 250 | 120 |
NiMH | 170 | 70 |
VRLA | 64 | 27 |
NiCd | 75 | 50 |
Discharge profiles for LMP show a flat voltage plateau regardless of rate or temperature. Unlike PbA, LMP will deliver nearly all of its capacity at relatively high discharge rates. Discharge profiles for an energy optimized LMP cell (IFR18650) are shown in Figure 1. The flat operating voltage profile is clearly evident, as is the excellent capacity retention at rate. For example, greater than 90% of the cell's capacity can be delivered at a 2C (1/2 hour) rate.
Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney talks to Grist
Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney talks to Grist
" 'Right now we've got two energy policies in this country,' McKinney told Grist. 'One is war, the other is drilling. And neither one of them works.' "
" 'Right now we've got two energy policies in this country,' McKinney told Grist. 'One is war, the other is drilling. And neither one of them works.' "
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Vampires and Nannies | SolveClimate.com
Vampires and Nannies | SolveClimate.com:
"Electric Garlic :: There are a few ways to reduce standby power consumption from these vampires -- electric garlic if you will -- but one is by far the best: just unplug the thing when it's not actually doing its thing. That's tedious, but many people simplify the chore by using a powerstrip to turn off several at once. You can also use something like the standby plug"
"Electric Garlic :: There are a few ways to reduce standby power consumption from these vampires -- electric garlic if you will -- but one is by far the best: just unplug the thing when it's not actually doing its thing. That's tedious, but many people simplify the chore by using a powerstrip to turn off several at once. You can also use something like the standby plug"
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Electric Vehicle Passion: M&M is working on electric car bigger than Reva
Electric Vehicle Passion: M&M is working on electric car bigger than Reva: "Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is working on an electric car that will be bigger than the Reva brand, said a senior company official. The four-seater, under development, will hit the market by 2010."
Driven: Shai Agassi's Audacious Plan to Put Electric Cars on the Road
Driven: Shai Agassi's Audacious Plan to Put Electric Cars on the Road: "In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Electric Vehicle Company was the largest automaker in the US, with dealers from Paris to Mexico City"
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Mint makes a green pitch for the coin that never caught on - PDX Green - A blog about sustainable living - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com
The Mint makes a green pitch for the coin that never caught on - PDX Green - A blog about sustainable living - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com: "the U.S. Mint is betting that an appeal to our inner environmentalist will succeed where other approaches have not. Portland is among four cities to hear the pitch first.
'With the $1 Presidential Coin, every man, woman and child will make a personal statement about the money they spend. The coin is 100 percent recyclable and lasts for decades, offering consumers -- and Mother Earth -- tangible benefits that are especially relevant today,' said a news release"
'With the $1 Presidential Coin, every man, woman and child will make a personal statement about the money they spend. The coin is 100 percent recyclable and lasts for decades, offering consumers -- and Mother Earth -- tangible benefits that are especially relevant today,' said a news release"
Water Car Test - HHO Shows Why You Can't Run Cars on Water - Popular Mechanics
Water Car Test - HHO Shows Why You Can't Run Cars on Water - Popular Mechanics: "After batting down the hype over startups and DIYers claiming they could run a car on water, PM's senior automotive editor installs a hand-built HHO kit—only to find he was right the first time. Can bad chemistry keep the myth of the water car alive?"
US Oil Exports Hit Record Pace. That's Right, Exports | SolveClimate.com
US Oil Exports Hit Record Pace. That's Right, Exports | SolveClimate.com: "Who knew that the US is currently exporting 1.8 million barrels of oil a day?"
Pollution from ships causing thousands of deaths | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Pollution from ships causing thousands of deaths | Environment | guardian.co.uk: "Sulphur particles from ships may be responsible for as many as 60,000 deaths a year, say US scientists"
Coal's toxic legacy to the Arctic
Coal's toxic legacy to the Arctic: "Coal burning in western Europe and North America has been a prime source of heavy metal pollution in the Arctic."
YouTube - Tesla Roadster Owner Steps on It
YouTube - Tesla Roadster Owner Steps on It: "Tesla Owner Mark Templeton has taken delivery of his Roadster, and made a video of his experience unboxed. Mark also takes the Roadster out for a run to stretch its legs. The ending is so good he puts in in twice...Step on it!"
Nanoantenna Solar Power ‘Skins’ Could One Day Provide Both Power and Cooling : TreeHugger
Nanoantenna Solar Power ‘Skins’ Could One Day Provide Both Power and Cooling : TreeHugger: "solar material capable of using the infrared portion of the spectrum. Researchers say this material has a theoretical absorption limit of about 63%, compared to about 40% for traditional solar materials."
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Vu1 Corporation - Light without compromise™
Vu1 Corporation - Light without compromise™: "Vu1 Corporation is setting a new global standard
for safe, sustainable, energy efficient lighting." ESL
for safe, sustainable, energy efficient lighting." ESL
Diane Rehm Show - Electric cars - A123 / Plug In America.com / Tesla motors interview
Diane Rehm Show - Electric cars - A123 / Plug In America.com / Tesla motors interview:
"This morning's Diane Rehm show featured a discussion on hybrid and electric vehicles:
Windows Media Player:
The Diane Rehm Show
Real Audio:
http://wamu.org/audio/dr/08/08/r2080814-21845.ram
Electric Cars
High gas prices and concerns about emissions have many drivers searching for alternatives – including vehicles powered by electricity. A look at new developments in the effort to mass produce affordable, safe, and easy to charge electric cars
Guests
Les Goldman, attorney in private practice representing A123
Chelsea Sexton, co-founder, Plug In America
John O'Dell, senior editor, Edmunds.com Green Car Advisor
Elon Musk, founder and chair, Tesla Motors"
"This morning's Diane Rehm show featured a discussion on hybrid and electric vehicles:
Windows Media Player:
The Diane Rehm Show
Real Audio:
http://wamu.org/audio/dr/08/08/r2080814-21845.ram
Electric Cars
High gas prices and concerns about emissions have many drivers searching for alternatives – including vehicles powered by electricity. A look at new developments in the effort to mass produce affordable, safe, and easy to charge electric cars
Guests
Les Goldman, attorney in private practice representing A123
Chelsea Sexton, co-founder, Plug In America
John O'Dell, senior editor, Edmunds.com Green Car Advisor
Elon Musk, founder and chair, Tesla Motors"
Monday, August 18, 2008
Paul Scott at EVASC on multiple deaths of the electric car - Brightcove
Paul Scott at EVASC on multiple deaths of the electric car - Brightcove: "Paul Scott, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of Southern California, and co-founder and board member of Plug In America (PIA), recounts the first and second deaths of the electric car and comments on Ford's wait-and-see attitude on 7-19-08"
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Who Killed the Electric Car?
YouTube - Volt production photos revealed
YouTube - Volt production photos revealed
Volt drag aerodynamics, jab at Sparrow
Volt drag aerodynamics, jab at Sparrow
Sunday, August 17, 2008
State 'zaps' electric tricycle's registration
State 'zaps' electric tricycle's registration:
"'The ZAP is neither fish nor fowl,' he said.
Although the state law defining a motorcycle does not mention handlebars, the State Police Inspection Manual does, and the vehicle won't pass a state inspection under current regulations, Hinkley said."
"'The ZAP is neither fish nor fowl,' he said.
Although the state law defining a motorcycle does not mention handlebars, the State Police Inspection Manual does, and the vehicle won't pass a state inspection under current regulations, Hinkley said."
YouTube - SINGING ROADS - TAKE A MUSICAL TRIP IN JAPAN
YouTube - SINGING ROADS - TAKE A MUSICAL TRIP IN JAPAN:
"Japan has invested in a series of melody roads that sing out a tune as you drive over them, as part of a new tourist attraction."
"Japan has invested in a series of melody roads that sing out a tune as you drive over them, as part of a new tourist attraction."
YouTube - Dude, Where's My Electric Car?
YouTube - Dude, Where's My Electric Car?:
"One's too slow, one's too expensive, one's got a plug. What's a girl to do?"
"One's too slow, one's too expensive, one's got a plug. What's a girl to do?"
GET IT TOGETHER! | StarNewsOnline.com | Star-News | Wilmington, NC
GET IT TOGETHER! | StarNewsOnline.com | Star-News | Wilmington, NC:
"Published: Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 5:59 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 5:59 p.m.
It is quite apparent that our present administration could care less about the environment and the future of our children and grandchildren! Their only concern is how many billions they can make before our whole economy collapses! The only things standing between Washington & oil rigs off our pristine coasts & throughout our wildlife preserves are groups like Union of Concerned Scientists & Environmental Defense Fund.
Politicians in Washington can’t agree on a single energy policy that includes wind & solar as a major source of clean, renewable energy! They can’t even agree on tax credits to bolster up these emerging industries! Germany (a fraction of our size with a fraction of the sunlight) has far outstripped us in solar installations because they instituted tax credits for 7 years instead of just 2! There are billions of dollars waiting to be put into this industry to create thousands of jobs our economy desperately needs!
Most Americans don’t realize that oil & gas industries are heavily supported by tax credits, which we pay for & they don’t want wind & solar to get any support.
"Published: Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 5:59 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 5:59 p.m.
It is quite apparent that our present administration could care less about the environment and the future of our children and grandchildren! Their only concern is how many billions they can make before our whole economy collapses! The only things standing between Washington & oil rigs off our pristine coasts & throughout our wildlife preserves are groups like Union of Concerned Scientists & Environmental Defense Fund.
Politicians in Washington can’t agree on a single energy policy that includes wind & solar as a major source of clean, renewable energy! They can’t even agree on tax credits to bolster up these emerging industries! Germany (a fraction of our size with a fraction of the sunlight) has far outstripped us in solar installations because they instituted tax credits for 7 years instead of just 2! There are billions of dollars waiting to be put into this industry to create thousands of jobs our economy desperately needs!
Most Americans don’t realize that oil & gas industries are heavily supported by tax credits, which we pay for & they don’t want wind & solar to get any support.
Amory Lovins, of the Rocky Mountain Institute (http://rmi.org/) in an NPR interview said that we have all the technology we need to be completely off oil! Al Gore (http://www.algore.com/) is not the only well known person who believes we can get off oil! Washington needs to get out of bed with the petroleum industry & put it’s citizens first for a change.
Nathan Bales"
A big surprise on gas - Los Angeles Times
A big surprise on gas - Los Angeles Times: "You may not believe it, but fuel is more affordable than it was during the early '60s"
Inhabitat » GEOS: The First Fossil Fuel Free Community in The USA!
Inhabitat » GEOS: The First Fossil Fuel Free Community in The USA!: "GEOS: The First Fossil Fuel Free Community in The USA!"
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Americans cut driving by 4.7 percent in June, DOT says
Americans cut driving by 4.7 percent in June, DOT says: "We can't afford to continue pinning our transportation network's future to the gas tax,' said U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters"
Drive to the future
Drive to the future:
"The global race to fuel the car of the future is on and worth joining in."
"Axis of Oil"
"The global race to fuel the car of the future is on and worth joining in."
"Axis of Oil"
Will San Francisco Be a "Testing Ground" for a Repowered America? | SolveClimate.com
Will San Francisco Be a "Testing Ground" for a Repowered America?
"'We choose to go...not because it is easy, but because it is hard, because that goal will serve to measure and organize the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.'
-John Kennedy"
"'We choose to go...not because it is easy, but because it is hard, because that goal will serve to measure and organize the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.'
-John Kennedy"
EEStor Joining Other Energy Storage Startups on the Grid « Earth2Tech
EEStor Joining Other Energy Storage Startups on the Grid « Earth2Tech: "General Electric to use its lithium-ion batteries for “grid stabilization.”"
CNGNews.com - Recharging the Electric Car
CNGNews.com - Recharging the Electric Car: "We're starting to see a lot of them come back"
Environment Blog Posts powered by BlogBurst | Reuters.com
Environment Blog Posts powered by BlogBurst | Reuters.com: "Geothermal energy has several advantages when compared to other renewable energy sources as well as carbon-emitting fuels."
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Fosh Automotive - Unlimited range electric cars.
Fosh Automotive - Unlimited range electric cars.: "the first unlimited mileage, electric car"
Electric car pioneer looks to Portland for N. American toehold
Electric car pioneer looks to Portland for N. American toehold:
"eye to test-marketing its electric vehicles in Portland"
"eye to test-marketing its electric vehicles in Portland"
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
A123 Systems files for initial public offering - AutoblogGreen
A123 Systems files for initial public offering - AutoblogGreen: "The startup battery company has filed the initial SEC paperwork for an initial public offering of stock. So far A123 hasn't indicated when a stock sale will take place although sometime in the first half of 2009 is likely to be the earliest possibility. No word on pricing but a prospectus should be available soon."
'global weirding'
'global weirding'
wiki-research: home gardens are on the forefront of global climate destabilization. BudBurst is a citizen science program modeled after the Audubon Christmas bird count, a volunteer effort that has provided ornithologists with a century's worth of data.
wiki-research: home gardens are on the forefront of global climate destabilization. BudBurst is a citizen science program modeled after the Audubon Christmas bird count, a volunteer effort that has provided ornithologists with a century's worth of data.
Cost of Nuclear Energy Rising Out of Reach | SolveClimate.com
Cost of Nuclear Energy Rising Out of Reach | SolveClimate.com: "A detailed cost comparison of nuclear versus wind energy shows that nuclear energy will soon no longer be cost competitive with wind energy if present trends continue."
U.S. geothermal lease sale raises record $28.2 mln | Environment | Reuters
U.S. geothermal lease sale raises record $28.2 mln | Environment | Reuters:
"The U.S. Interior Department said Friday it raised a record $28.2 million this week from leasing federal lands to companies for developing geothermal energy resources."
"The U.S. Interior Department said Friday it raised a record $28.2 million this week from leasing federal lands to companies for developing geothermal energy resources."
Sunday, August 10, 2008
The Iconoclasts of Algae Solazyme
Greentech Media: Video
The Iconoclasts of Algae
Solazyme is taking a different tack in algae than most of its competitors. It's also getting results.
Video: The Godfather of the Plug-In Andrew Frank
Greentech Media: Video: "The Godfather of the Plug-In
Andrew Frank, a UC Davis professor of electrical engineering, championed plug-ins for years. Now he’s starting a company to commercialize his ideas."
Andrew Frank, a UC Davis professor of electrical engineering, championed plug-ins for years. Now he’s starting a company to commercialize his ideas."
A PHEV - EV Demand Curve | Alternative Energy Stocks
A PHEV - EV Demand Curve | Alternative Energy Stocks
How much would you pay for the range extension that PHEVs give you?
How much would you pay for the range extension that PHEVs give you?
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Amory Lovins – Worth Knowing
Amory Lovins – Worth Knowing: "Spend two and a half minutes with one of the most important thinkers in the world today. “...making efficient cars is equivalent to finding an all-American Saudi Arabia under Detroit...”"
Predictions on oil pricing - Examiner.com
Predictions on oil pricing - Examiner.com:
"I see a period of two or three years with relatively lower prices, in the high $90s. But we don’t know what the response will be on the conventional side, going out three or four or five years. And certainly with the power requirements of the world, something really needs to be done to improve overall efficiency in a dramatic way across all energy uses, and something needs to be done to encourage, in the marketplace, the use of as many renewables as possible. One of the dangers of lower prices is that it will again lull governments and consumers into thinking that there is no problem at hand, and that would be in my judgment a false sign of hope."
"I see a period of two or three years with relatively lower prices, in the high $90s. But we don’t know what the response will be on the conventional side, going out three or four or five years. And certainly with the power requirements of the world, something really needs to be done to improve overall efficiency in a dramatic way across all energy uses, and something needs to be done to encourage, in the marketplace, the use of as many renewables as possible. One of the dangers of lower prices is that it will again lull governments and consumers into thinking that there is no problem at hand, and that would be in my judgment a false sign of hope."
Friday, August 8, 2008
Electric Cars Spark Bright Future - Video
Forbes.com Video Network: "Electric Cars Spark Bright Future"
U.S. Windpower: Now the Bad News | SolveClimate.com
U.S. Windpower: Now the Bad News | SolveClimate.com: "America leads the world in new wind power added last year and now lead in actual generation, when you look at wind power as a percent of total electrical generation, the U.S. is trailing, using wind to generate about 1.2% of its total electricity. That puts America at number 13 on that list."
Automotive Examiner - Plug-in hybrid cars - slowly charging ahead - Examiner.com
Automotive Examiner - Plug-in hybrid cars - slowly charging ahead - Examiner.com:
"
"
· 2005 Phoenix LIO
· 2003 Phoenix 1
· 2002 Club Car Pathway
· 2002 Zone Electric Renegade
· 2002 NEVCO Gizmo
· 2002 Lafayette - Series II, IV
· 2002 NEV Commuter
· 2001-03 Western Golf Car
· 2001 Dynasty Motorcar IT
· 2000-01 Nissan Hypermini
· 2000-01 Ford Th!nk City
· 2000 Corbin Motors Sparrow
· 1999-03 GEM
· 1998-00 Bombardier - Sport-e,
· 1998-03 Toyota RAV4 EV
· 1998 Hyundai Accent EV
· 1998-02 Nissan Altra EV
· 1997-99 GM S10 Pickup
· 1997-99 Plymouth Voyager Epic
· 1997-99 GM EV1
· 1997-99 Honda EV Plus
· 1996-98 and 2001 Ford Ranger Pickup
· 1995 Renaissance Cars Tropica
· 1994 Solar Electric Electron Voyager
· 1994 Solar Electric Electron Metro
· 1994 Solar Electric Electron Ranger
· 1994 Solar Electric Electron Prism
· 1994 GM Impact
· 1993-94, 97 and 99 Dodge Caravan
· 1993 Green Motorworks Kewet El-Jetv
· 1993 Ford Ecostar
· 1991-2001 Solectria Force and Citivan
· 1993-98 Cushman Electric ZEV
· 1993-94 Solar Electric Electron Paseo
· 1993-94 Solar Electric Electron Consular
· 1993-94 Citycom City-El
· 1992-94 Solar Electric Electron Escort
· 1992-94 Solar Electric Electron S10 Pickup
· 1992-94 Solar Electric Electron Saturn
"
New Algae Biofuel from Sapphire Energy "Chemically Identical to Gasoline" : TreeHugger
New Algae Biofuel from Sapphire Energy "Chemically Identical to Gasoline" : TreeHugger:
"Sapphire Energy , claims it has succeeded in refining a high-octane gasoline from algae that is chemically identical to crude oil. According to Sapphire Energy, “The resulting gasoline is completely compatible with current infrastructure, meaning absolutely no change to consumer’s cars.”"
"Sapphire Energy , claims it has succeeded in refining a high-octane gasoline from algae that is chemically identical to crude oil. According to Sapphire Energy, “The resulting gasoline is completely compatible with current infrastructure, meaning absolutely no change to consumer’s cars.”"
How Science Works | SolveClimate.com
James Hansen on How Science Works | SolveClimate.com: "Our understanding of the Earth’s climate, in particular, depends foremost on the Earth’s history: how past climate changed in response to changing boundary conditions. I rate observations of ongoing climate change and processes today, processes on the ice sheets, in the oceans, etc., as the second most important source of knowledge about climate change. Climate models rate only third, in my opinion. Models are a tool that helps us understand the other two, i.e., climate history and on-going climate phenomena. Models are a representation of reality, one that helps us combine different factors, evaluate relative importance, and try to understand interactions."
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Solaris: 24V Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Mower
Solaris: 24V Cordless Electric Self-Propelled Mower:
"Solaris is THE no compromise mower solution... Cordless and self-propelled, this revolutionary mower has all the power of a high-end gas mower"
"Solaris is THE no compromise mower solution... Cordless and self-propelled, this revolutionary mower has all the power of a high-end gas mower"
How Coal Is Not Cheap and Why It Never Will Be Again | SolveClimate.com
How Coal Is Not Cheap and Why It Never Will Be Again:
"Touting US coal as cheap and abundant is a favorite pastime of fans of coal expansion.
Want proof that it’s not true? Just look at this shocking new data from the Energy Information Administration on the costs of Appalachian coal"
"Touting US coal as cheap and abundant is a favorite pastime of fans of coal expansion.
Want proof that it’s not true? Just look at this shocking new data from the Energy Information Administration on the costs of Appalachian coal"
Monday, August 4, 2008
Battery State of Charge Determination
Battery State of Charge Determination: "Methods of Determining the State of Charge"
Coal Juice: High Energy Prices Prompt First U.S. Coal-to-Liquids Plant
Coal Juice: High Energy Prices Prompt First U.S. Coal-to-Liquids Plant: "It’s far from clear that higher energy prices are environmentalists’ friend. Though they migh eventually spur clean energy, they’re doing a good bit of the opposite right now."
Tesla working on third, sub-$30,000 car
Tesla working on third, sub-$30,000 car:
"When you increase the production quantity by a factor of 10, you can reduce the price by a factor of two. In the early 20th century, cars were initially something for wealthy people. It took quite some time for the cost to be optimized and become accessible to a broader population. It’s the same thing here—we’ll see the traditional technology learning curve,” said Musk."
"When you increase the production quantity by a factor of 10, you can reduce the price by a factor of two. In the early 20th century, cars were initially something for wealthy people. It took quite some time for the cost to be optimized and become accessible to a broader population. It’s the same thing here—we’ll see the traditional technology learning curve,” said Musk."
Automakers: EV in Mirror May be Closer than it Appears | Alternative Energy Stocks
Automakers: EV in Mirror May be Closer than it Appears | Alternative Energy Stocks:
"Is the road ahead clear for the triumph of the PHEV? I doubt it. I do expect many PHEVs to be built sold, but I think they are likely to be a gateway drug to real efficiency: the pure Electric Vehicle (EV.)"
"Is the road ahead clear for the triumph of the PHEV? I doubt it. I do expect many PHEVs to be built sold, but I think they are likely to be a gateway drug to real efficiency: the pure Electric Vehicle (EV.)"
Fans of L.E.D.’s Say This Bulb’s Time Has Come - NYTimes.com
Fans of L.E.D.’s Say This Bulb’s Time Has Come - NYTimes.com:
"Sentry spent $12,000 more than the $6,000 needed to light the facility with a mixture of incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. But using L.E.D.’s, the company is saving $7,000 a year in energy costs, will not need to change a bulb for 20 years and will recoup its additional investment in less than two years.
“I’d do it again,” Mr. Farrell said. “It was a no-brainer.”"
"Sentry spent $12,000 more than the $6,000 needed to light the facility with a mixture of incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. But using L.E.D.’s, the company is saving $7,000 a year in energy costs, will not need to change a bulb for 20 years and will recoup its additional investment in less than two years.
“I’d do it again,” Mr. Farrell said. “It was a no-brainer.”"
Greentech Media | SolarCity Joins Race for SF Customers
Greentech Media | SolarCity Joins Race for SF Customers: "SolarCity’s new leasing program would cost homeowners as low as $25 per month for a 2.4-kilowatt system. The system could shave $60 off a $100 electricity bill. The $40 new monthly bill plus the $25 monthly payment to SolarCity means homeowners would spend about $65 a month."
Sunday, August 3, 2008
EQS: Profile for Equus Total Return, Inc. - Yahoo! Finance
EQS: Profile for Equus Total Return, Inc. - Yahoo! Finance: "Equus Total Return, Inc. (EQS)" Greentech, cleantech, Green Fund
Only The Fools Dye (Their) Young: UK Considers Banning Food Colorants As ADHD Cause : TreeHugger
Only The Fools Dye (Their) Young: UK Considers Banning Food Colorants As ADHD Cause : TreeHugger: "Europe Manages Risk: USA Pretends It Doesn't Exist.
There's a pattern here. European Union nations phase out the more hazardous of the pthalate plasticizers: USA lobbies against it and resists it in the US. Europe tests animals for Mad Cow disease: USA makes it illegal to test them. Europe takes climate action: USA resists. There are plenty more where these come from. You get the idea: when it comes to protecting children from dye marketed mainly to children, Europe leads.
Now, synthetic dyes are getting a second run. New research indicates the chemicals can disrupt some children's behavior, and activists and consumer groups are asking for bans or limits on the dyes. A prestigious British medical journal recommended that doctors use dye-free diets as a first-line treatment for some behavior disorders; British regulators are pressuring companies to stop using the dyes, and some are complying.
The issue has generated much less attention on this side of the Atlantic. The FDA says the dyes are safe, and has no plans to limit their use.
We know FDA won't act. Administratively Disordered Hypoactive Dysfunction (ADHD) has taken over.
Sounds like a foolish wish, but maybe Wal-Mart will take the lead. These days corporate mavericks can show more common sense"
There's a pattern here. European Union nations phase out the more hazardous of the pthalate plasticizers: USA lobbies against it and resists it in the US. Europe tests animals for Mad Cow disease: USA makes it illegal to test them. Europe takes climate action: USA resists. There are plenty more where these come from. You get the idea: when it comes to protecting children from dye marketed mainly to children, Europe leads.
Now, synthetic dyes are getting a second run. New research indicates the chemicals can disrupt some children's behavior, and activists and consumer groups are asking for bans or limits on the dyes. A prestigious British medical journal recommended that doctors use dye-free diets as a first-line treatment for some behavior disorders; British regulators are pressuring companies to stop using the dyes, and some are complying.
The issue has generated much less attention on this side of the Atlantic. The FDA says the dyes are safe, and has no plans to limit their use.
We know FDA won't act. Administratively Disordered Hypoactive Dysfunction (ADHD) has taken over.
Sounds like a foolish wish, but maybe Wal-Mart will take the lead. These days corporate mavericks can show more common sense"
Is Your Lifestyle Affecting Your Future Child’s DNA? : TreeHugger
Is Your Lifestyle Affecting Your Future Child’s DNA? : TreeHugger: "called epigenetics, indicates those late nights in smoke filled rooms, that stress filled entry level job, or that apartment you rented next to that major, pollution-spewing roadway when you were young and broke may just be exacting their toll on the DNA of your child today."
15 companies that will change the world - Cree (14) - Business 2.0
15 companies that will change the world - Cree (14) - Business 2.0:
"Cree -
Sure, compact fluorescent lightbulbs are energy savers, but they also contain mercury. Cree is the leading maker of light-emitting diodes, which are less hazardous and even more energy-efficient. Toronto and Raleigh, N.C., are already installing Cree LEDs in streetlamps and parking garages."
"Cree -
Sure, compact fluorescent lightbulbs are energy savers, but they also contain mercury. Cree is the leading maker of light-emitting diodes, which are less hazardous and even more energy-efficient. Toronto and Raleigh, N.C., are already installing Cree LEDs in streetlamps and parking garages."
Saturday, August 2, 2008
A conversation with Amory Lovins - Charlie Rose
A conversation with Amory Lovins - Charlie Rose: "A conversation with environmentalist Amory Lovins, Chairman and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute, focusing on renewable energy and energy policy."
Air batteries pave way ahead for electric cars
Air batteries pave way ahead for electric cars News TechRadar UK: "However, air batteries, which create electricity from a reaction between oxygen in the air and a zinc negative electrode, can store five times as much electricity as a similarly sized li-ion battery, although there are problems before they can be commercialised."
Texas to Tel Aviv
Texas to Tel Aviv: "His goal, said Agassi, is to make his electric car 'so cheap, so trivial, that you won't even think of buying a gasoline car.' Once that happens, he added, your oil addiction will be over forever. You'll be 'off heroin,' he says, and 'addicted to milk.'"
