Archive for December, 2008
The Lexus RX400h gets about 25 miles to the gallon. While this is better than the non-hybrid model, it is still not great mileage. I wonder whether the RX400h’s emissions are the same as any other 25 MPG car, or does it pollute less? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers [...]
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December 24th, 2008 | Posted in Hybrid Cars | 9 Comments
What would I need to power a small fan, some LED lights, ect in my home, without spending hundreds or thousands of dollers? How would I set it up? I think I would need a Solar Panel, a AC/DC converter or some kind, and a Battery? Any Help! Thanks! Share It!: These icons link to [...]
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December 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Solar Energy | 2 Comments
I am very concerned about global warming, and when I grow up (I’m only fourteen) I plan on using solar power to power my home (and I hope that when I grow up it’s customary). How efficient is solar power? How many square feet would it take to power a 2,000 square foot home? How [...]
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December 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Solar Energy | 7 Comments
Hi, Have a solar power setup with panels, charge controller, batteries, inverter etc… Now i just need to know how to wire it into my homes breaker panel. Can you please help? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
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December 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Solar Energy | 6 Comments
We are looking at new cars and would like to get a hybrid. I have heard that some doctors do not recommend hybrids when patients have pace makers. What about an implanted defibrillator?? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
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December 21st, 2008 | Posted in Hybrid Cars | 1 Comment
To settle an argument with a friend, I’m trying to find some valid sources for showing the positive (and negative, I suppose) effects on the environment of hybrid cars. Most of the info I find is from hybrid car or manufacturing websites – which my friend will take as biased – or from websites that [...]
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December 21st, 2008 | Posted in Hybrid Cars | 3 Comments
I was thinking of getting a hybrid car but I don’t know the names of any. i never heard of the camaro being a hybrid…. they dont even make them any more. was that a serious answer? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
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December 20th, 2008 | Posted in Hybrid Cars | 7 Comments
We are looking at buying a house and renovating it, and were wondering about using solar or wind power to power much of our house. We will have a well, be on a septic system, have a wood burning furnace for heating the house, so we would like to have solar or wind power so [...]
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December 20th, 2008 | Posted in Solar Energy | 3 Comments
I only drive around 18000 miles a year and a new car cost difference is about $8000 more for the hybrid than the gas version. the hybrid gets around 40 mpg combined and the gas gets around 28 mpg combined. I typically keep cars a long time (10 yrs or more) and wonder about the [...]
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December 18th, 2008 | Posted in Hybrid Cars | 6 Comments
I’m looking for something about alternative fuels in general or any one specific fuel. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
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December 18th, 2008 | Posted in Alternative Fuels | 7 Comments