What companies are selling hybrid cars right now?
what are the current hybrid cars in the market? thnks much Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
Archive for December, 2009
Is it possible to use wind energy for everything?
If you had a wind turbine installed on your property, is it possible for that to be your only source of energy? I’m including electricity, water, and heat. I would still have a backup of something, though, just in case. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover [...]
If we all start driving electric cars, how will the government collect gasoline tax?
An electric car does not use gasoline. So how can those who drive hybrids and other electric vehicles be charged for using the road. do they get a free pass? Or will be all be tagged with GPS monitors and the government will know where we are and what we are doing 100% of the [...]
Using the wind energy from speed to save electricity?
Okay I was thinking of ways to help with the energy crises and was wondering: if generators need to spin to make electricity and when things go fast there’s wind, why not hook a generator to the car (on top many in a box, with two openings on the front and back)and use the wind [...]
What is the advantage of Bio Diesel?
It costs about the same as ordinary Diesel and my Pajero does not start as easily on it. It was ok on the ordinary pump Diesel. Has anyone in the UK got first hand knowledge of using Bio over a long term? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share [...]
Will ethanol-driven cars take over fuel-powered cars in the future?
Given the high oil prices at the moment, I am curious to find out what everyone thinks the future is for fuel driven cars compared to fuel powered ones? How will it change in the future? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
When we go to Solar and Wind energy, what do we do on a cold still night in December?
Energy is somewhat local due to tranmission losses. Why not go directly to nuclear. It is so much cheaper in the long run. Solar and wind have so many components that long term maintenance will be a nightmare. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web [...]
I am writing a literature review on whether wind energy is a real alternative in the UK?
The litriture review is on whether wind energy is a realistic alturnative to carbon based energy. Any suggestions of articles,books, journals etc. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
I am considering a solar panels. How can I tell if my area gets enough solar energy a year to be worthwhile?
I want to know how I can determine my area’s (Rochester NY) yearly solar energy output to see if it would make economic sense to install solar panels. Any websites or resources where I can look? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
Why dont they make more electric cars for the sake of the environmets?
Whydont they make more electric cars for the sake of the environmets? Seems like even in times of fuel crunch manufactures still arent mass producing electric cars, why not? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.