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Hilal Abdelwali asked: A hybrid-electric vehicle, or HEV, combines an electrical energy storage system with an occupied means of generating electrical energy, usually through the consumption of some type of fuel. Each type of HEV has its own operating quality and chosen design practices, as well as advantages and disadvantages. The development of interior ignition engine vehicles, especially in automobiles, …

Steven Magill asked: Steven Magill Years ago, no one ever thought that solar powered vehicles are even possible. There are solar-powered calculators or solar batteries that can run small devices but as for solar-powered car engines, many have remained skeptical until they finally saw actual vehicles that run on the energy of the sun created for exhibits in various science …

Steve Jurvetson: Green nano solutions Decoding DNA from the ocean At the GoingGreen conference in Sausalito, Calif., Steve Jurvetson of Draper Fisher Jurvetson describes the acceleration of computer and genetic technology through Moore’s law, and then outlines nature-inspired methods for building nanotech. He also explains why decoding DNA from the ocean is important to green tech’s future. What do you …

Home energy saving tips are not just for people with old homes that suck up energy because they haven’t been well insulated or the electricity hasn’t been upgraded in 40 years. Home energy saving tips are not just for people who live in nine bedroom homes with bowling alleys in the basement. Home energy saving tips are for everybody who …

Arnold Hexden asked: Solar power has many more uses around your home than just solar heating. The technology has made significant advances and you can now cook, heat your pool and even refrigerate your groceries using energy from the sun. However, your solar home may have issues that you may be unaware of. In this article, we’ll talk about the …

Making the case for green IT For CIOs, does energy-efficient mean cost-efficient? At the GoingGreen conference in Sausalito, Calif., technology executives discuss the motives behind going green. Jim Swartz, chief information officer of Sybase, says smaller and more energy-efficient technology is cost-effective. Rob Ober, an LSI fellow, says the issue is more complicated: IT managers can buy a more efficient …

Arnold Hexden asked: With the advent of solar and wind power consumers are changing the way they look at powering their homes. Instead of using polluting fossil fuels, many environmentally conscious people are turning to these clean and renewable energy sources to power their homes and businesses. In this article, we’ll detail how wind and solar energy works and how …

Algo inclina sobre los paneles de energía solar para el hogar Cuando la gente primero mira en los productos de energía solar caseros ella tiende para conseguir excitada excesivamente en el dinero que ella ahorrará cuando el proyecto encima. Hay mucho considerar cuando usted está mirando en los paneles de energía solar para el hogar y en cierto modo tener …

Do you want to know how to build a windmill for power? Many people do and there are people all over the internet with advice on how to build a windmill for power, but only a few actually tell you how to build a windmill for power. So if you can’t find the instructions on the internet, what can you …

Electric Car Conversion Tom Hanks gives a driving tour of his converted electric car. Want to convert your car to electric? But you think it costs too much? Well think again. Check this out.

26 Feng Shui Secrets – Review In today’s world, people are becoming more and more much familiar with the art of Feng Shui. Feng Shui enthusiasts believe that by using Feng Shui method in your home you can make an intense influence on your whole life. Feng Shui may improve your love life, your happiness and even your financial condition. …

Green VC discusses eco challenges At the GoingGreen conference in Sausalito, Calif., Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures offers his views on environmental challenges facing the world and how clean tech needs to deliver real results. He also criticizes the current green movement as more about style than substance. What do you think? Comment on Vinod’s analysis below.

Many people love the look of fireplaces in their homes. Having a fireplace creates a warm, inviting feel that makes visitors feel at ease, and creates a centerpiece that enhances the décor of any room. Although fireplaces are usually good for your home’s energy, there are a couple of situations where having a fireplace can actually drain the positive energy …

Think of all those energy bills that will soon be coming your way! They are bound to be more expensive than last year’s bills, we all know that. Efficiency in the home heating arena is even more crucial now as the price of energy and food goes up and wages hover around in the same place! When you have been …

Radiant barrier is a relatively new product that consumers are slowly becoming aware of. It consists of a reflective composition placed in your attic that reflects heat before it enters your home. Our government, universities as well as independent laboratories have tested this new energy saving product and it works. People seem to have a hard time believing that their …

We’re all feeling the financial pinch in a tough economy and looking for creative, lower cost energy saving tips, whether those include a more efficient furnace, low-energy appliances, replacement heater and AC unit, or other pressing home needs. One opportunity, though, that is often overlooked is saving on water. If you live in an area where droughts are common, then …

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Anna Hart asked: Portable solar energy power stations may sound, to some, like a dream. They can think of many places where portable solar would be useful, such as the RV they love to take camping, or the boat they use for long fishing trips. They cannot imagine, though, that portable solar energy power stations …

Hydrogen is an element that exists in abundance all over the earth. It can be found in water and natural and renewable matter such as plants, compost materials, even algae. Thanks to its abundance, hydrogen can be converted into hydrogen gas fuel for many of the same uses as fossil fuels. Hydrogen gas fuel in its purest form must be …

The fact about the matter is that gas prices will only continue to rise so saving gas is becoming a necessity these days. Anyone who doesn’t look for ways to save gas will only be doing themselves a great disfavor, and their finances will suffer as a result. Many people do not realize that the speed they drive at affects …

Tony Perkins Editor of AlwaysOn puts on the Going Green Conference each year and bills it as “Where Green Entrepreneurs take on big business”. This years event was held at fabulous Cavello Pt in the Marin Headlands overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. We spoke with Tony about the befit of bringing together this group of businessmen and money guys to …