When it comes to one of the newest developments in the vehicle industry - electric cars - the facts about them are plentiful and easy to come by. This new alternative to regular gasoline powered cars has many people very excited about being able to have reliable transportation without damaging the environment. So what are … Continue reading
You buy one of the best conventional cars on the lot. It offers you an internal combustion engine, has lots of torque, it’s speedy and even has a 3 CD changer. Your neighbor buys the same car but his is a hybrid. Why did he buy a hybrid? What makes a hybrid any different from the car you bought? Here is a list of six … Continue reading
Biofuels. What a great name! It just sounds green. Looking around I see a proliferation of Biodiesel bumper stickers everywhere I look. In my home state of Oregon all filling stations will be required to add at least 10 % ethanol to all gasoline by next year. Environmentalists are cheering as politicians and the media are … Continue reading
We need only read the front page headlines of every major newspaper to understand the deepening oil crisis and the worldwide repercussions of supply and demand as it relates to our traditional energy resources. Is it any wonder that renewable sources of energy are gaining in popularity as an alternative resource? Biofuel is … Continue reading
Algae is growing, in ponds and in popularity. Exxon Mobile, the largest worldwide petroleum trader, announced July 14 that it is turning its focus to a more sustainable fuel industry: algae biofuel. Investigation is still in its early stages, but algae’s incredible production efficiency may prove more effective than other … Continue reading
Hydro power is the term usually applied to the power/electricity created from the force of running water. It is generally less expensive than the mining of fossil fuels and does not contribute to greenhouse gases and climate change. Unlike other alternative energy sources like the sun or wind, water can be stored which … Continue reading
When it comes to the development of electric cars - the facts are plentiful and easy to find. This new alternative to regular gas powered motor vehicles has many people excited about having a reliable form of transportation that doesn't damage the environment. So what are the facts about electric cars? Firstly, there … Continue reading