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Do hybrid cars have to run on gasoline some % of the time to keep batteries charged?

If so, what percentage is it on average. I am sure that it varies from car to car. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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Why cant we just switch all our cars to use ethanol instead of fuel?

What is the deal with gas going so high and why not ethanol? Its cheaper and renewable, so smart! Is it the liberals fault for gas? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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Does the Electric company pay me for Solar energy?

I am moving into a house with Solar Panels that feed unused electricity into the PG&E grid. 1. Does the electric company have to pay me for giving them electricity if I use less than what my home generates? 2. Do they send me a check in the mail or credit my PG&E account? Share [...]

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What company manufactures the batteries used in Toyota and Honda hybrid cars?

I can’t find any information on which company makes the batteries used in hybrid vehicles. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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Solar Energy?

In layman’s terms, could anyone explain how solar energy actually works? I know that captured sunlight can be stored and converted to electricity, but how is this done? What is this “grid” that I have heard mention of? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web [...]

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Electric and Hybrid cars are not that great?

Do people know that coal is burned to create electricity? And that more toxic metals (compared to a regular car battery) are mined to create the large batteries in both Hybrids and Electric cars? And that those batteries don’t last very long? Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share [...]

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Can Solar Energy Be Implemented In an often Dark, Rainy Area?

Help! How Can Solar Energy Be Implemented In an often Dark, Rainy Area? We’ve seen extremely harsh and blistering winters in the Northeastern United States. Wouldn’t it be logical to say that a large part of the time, solar energy cannot be implemented at all in such regions? Share It!: These icons link to social [...]

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What happens to the batteries in hybrid cars when they reach their life-expectancy?

To be considered for BA, you’ll have to cite a reference, and limit your responses to facts. I’ve placed a call with my county’s hazardous materials collection unit, which (according to one official I’ve spoken with,)handles the post-consumer life of these batteries, but I’ve not yet gotten an answer, and my web-searches have come up [...]

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What would Happen if you made a Hybrid vehicle that ran partly on Bio-diesel and Electircity?

Could you get more get gas mileage that way? List all Positive and negative effects it might have with the car/Vehicle. Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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Why does wind energy originally come from the sun?

I have a science text book and it talks about wind energy. It asks the question “Why does this energy originally come from the sun?” And I’ve been trying to find the answer for ages! Share It!: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.

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