Modified Hybrids to be Tested

October 31, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Transportation, alternative energy

CSIRO is an Australian research organization. CSIRO is working in collaboration with Victorian energy distributor SP AusNet. They both are aiming to evaluate the impact and benefits of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the electricity network. They are also trying to figure out how this low emission transport option could be incorporated into our Posted in: Batteries , Hybrid Cars , Transportation

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Modified Hybrids to be Tested

Modified Hybrids to be Tested

October 31, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Transportation, alternative energy

CSIRO is an Australian research organization. CSIRO is working in collaboration with Victorian energy distributor SP AusNet. They both are aiming to evaluate the impact and benefits of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the electricity network. They are also trying to figure out how this low emission transport option could be incorporated into our Posted in: Batteries , Hybrid Cars , Transportation

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Modified Hybrids to be Tested

The state of the hybrid

October 30, 2009 by admin  
Filed under alternative energy

HybridCars.com has a nice wrapup of the current state of the hybrid car and what’s in store in the next year – with lots of pictures. So head on over there and check out the latest intel on the Fisker Karma plug-in (due in mid 2010), the Chevy Volt (November 2010), Hyundai’s first hybrid

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US Navy plans Green Fleet

October 30, 2009 by James  
Filed under alternative energy

According to the Department of Defense News report, the Defense Department’s total energy costs for fiscal 2006 and 2007 was above $13 billion. In the year 2008, due to soaring rise in oil prices, their department’s energy bill was $20 billion. It is not a surprise when various defense departments are trying to use Posted in: Future Energy , Industry , Politics

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Sharp Solar Breaks Conversion Efficiency Record

October 29, 2009 by admin  
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We still have to miles to cover before solar power can replace the fossil fuels and become a cheap and effective solution for common folks. But it is indisputable that sun is the single greatest fuel source we can harness to our advantage. Solar energy can leave its impact on a global scale in Posted in: Industry , PhotoVoltaics , Solar Power

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Commercial Flights Approved for Biofuels by 2010

October 27, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Biofuels, Transportation, alternative energy

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants to reduce its carbon footprints. Thats why they announced their quest to find a biofuel by 2010 for its commercial flights. Paul Steele was in New Delhi, India. He said to the reporters that IATA is serious about biofuels for commercial flights and it would be certified Posted in: Biofuels , Politics , Transportation

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U.S. to provide $3.4 billion in smart grid grants

October 27, 2009 by James  
Filed under Featured, alternative energy

President Obama is set to announce $3.4 billion in government grants to help build an electric smart grid. An updated electrical grid is needed not only just to carry the amount of electricity that is already being produced but more importantly, a new grid will be needed to handle all the different components of

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Solar Power System Coming Soon!

October 23, 2009 by James  
Filed under alternative energy

Going Solar. Soon! The process of getting our house fitted with a solar system has now run its course and we are very close to the installation day and then of course the big moment. (…)

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Bat lover suing to stop wind farm in West Virginia

October 23, 2009 by admin  
Filed under alternative energy

There’s a green vs. green court fight underway – attempting to stop the construction of a 122 turbine wind farm on West Virginia mountain ridges. The suit was filed by David Cowan, against Invenergy Wind LLC – the builder of the wind farm. Mr. Cowan has spent alot of time in

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Brinkmann Kettle Lantern Solar Powered Garden Accent Lights

October 22, 2009 by James  
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We are living at a time where cost cutting and money saving has been drilled into our minds by many occurrences during the past few years. (…)

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