Archive for March, 2010

What can we do to make cars run on something other than oil in the U.S? (Such as ethanol?

Brazil and other countries are using ethanol and pay almost a dollar per gallon. Why arent we? What can we, as the American people do, to make our cars run on ethanol? Alot of our problems would be solved if we did… Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share [...]

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What if everyone stopped drinking alcohol, and converted their cars into ethanol, with the use of sugar?

Corn is a waste of energy. Countries near the Equator can produce a lot of sugar. EMiller, I think you are correct. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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why automakers not making cars for us to put 100% ethanol fuel in the tank?

Instead of gas and oil… why not use Corn and sugar cane to make Ethanol fuel? And Automakers need to make cars that can run on Ethanol Fuel 100%. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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Problems with hybrid cars that are fake?

I know hybrid cars are out and are good for city driving but not good for driving on a highway .The battery is use in the city and the gas is used on the highway . But hybrid cars are fake has you have to use the gas to charge the battery .So you still [...]

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How did the cycling of solar energy through the biosphere begin?

Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are the same chemical reactions headed in opposite directions. Photosynthesis takes carbon dioxide and water and produces carbohydrates and oxygen. Cellular respiration takes carbohydrates and oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water. Respiration is the exothermic reaction. Photosynthesis requires the input of energy from the sun in order to proceed. In [...]

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biofuel or electric cars, which is most likely to take over?

What is more likely to happen, a new fuel is found are/or different ways of producing it and piston engined cars are powered by this better fuel similar to the way it is now or electric cars? Obviously both are going to happen but which is going to completely take over the auto industry in [...]

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What are the benefits/drawbacks of ethanol powered cars vs. hybrid cars?

Any info would be appreciated. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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How do you determine wind energy from a wind turbine?

Also, how do you change kinetic energy in to wind energy also? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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Why do we even bother with electric cars?

I’m just curious, why do we even attempt to make electric cars like the Chevy Volt. Almost all of our power grid is ran by gasoline powered turbines i don’t really see the plus to even inventing them we’re just using gas indirectly. And don’t tell me solar and wind power can solve our problems, [...]

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How will the car maintenance and repair industry change as electric cars become the norm?

Will mechanics that one worked on combustible engine cars learn about electric cars and then get certified to work on those? Because they are vastly different kinds of vehicles. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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