Toiling in the Dark – Africans’ Power Crisis

LUSAKA, Zambia – It is not that Jacob Male minds irrigating the 11 acres of land he plows just east of Lusaka, Zambia’s resources. It is irrigating his 11 acres in the flat of night that angers him. Force failures are shared in Lusaka and greatly of southern Africa. More: continued here

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The electric car, darling of the 1907 Auto show

If you’re at all familiar with the 100+ year history of the electric car, then the fact that there are women in the photo above should not surprise you one whit. If you need a refresher, check out this post on women and electric cars and … More: continued here

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Will America lose the "electric car race" to China?

I know if I saw affordable, good looking, four door sedans driving around the streets of China for under $30000, for a whole year while it went through testing in America, I might start to look into the electric car grey market. … More: continued here

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Can Poo Save The Planet ?

Tesla’s Big Idea was to start with an electric car that appeals to the id, not the superego. From the start, Mr. Eberhard says he wanted a car that could outrun a Porsche in a 0-60 trial, and would go 250 miles on a charge. … More: continued here

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Time’s excellent history of the electric car

Call him geeky, but Greenbang loves this kind of thing: Time has put together a guide to the development of the electric car, including little gems like the CitiCar pictured here. Did you know, for example, that an electric buggy of … More: continued here

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Time For A Niche Electric Car?

A tiny, one-seater electric car with a 30-mile range that is actually pretty zippy (70+ mph). It would be a practical choice for many people who have short commutes and who normally do so all alone in a car […] More: continued here

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Electric car saving GM jobs

I’ve heard auto-industry lobbyists make bizarre claims that cleaner car regulations will limit consumer choice, as though consumers are still demanding cars with terrible mileage in the days of $3.00 per gallon. … More: continued here

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Shift Into a ‘Greener’ Gear This Year

Whether it’s a concern for the environment or the increasing cost of fuel, more and more people are seeing the hybrid vehicle as a viable option. Hybrid cars are appealing because they pair a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors to achieve higher fuel efficiency and extremely low emissions. More: continued here

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Lower Your Bills – 19 Ways To Conserve Energy And Save Money

Managing Energy Costs through conservation or through High-Efficiency Heating Equipment Rebate Programs discussed here can save money. With gas prices expected to soar this winter its more important than ever to change how we think and use energy. Do yourself a favor and save money while doing the right thing. More: continued here

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Crude Oil and Heating Oil Reserves

Currently coal, oil and natural gas provide more than 85% of all the energy consumed in the United States, nearly two-thirds of our electricity, and virtually all of our transportation fuels. Moreover, it is likely that the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels to power an expanding economy will actually increase over at least the next two decades even with aggressive …

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5 Lesser Known Ways To Conserve Energy

The truth is definitely becoming clearer. Thanks to widespread news coverage and Al Gore’s book and documentary, people are becoming more and more aware that energy needs to be conserved, even if it means inconvenience. Recycling isn’t something only “tree-huggers” do anymore. Even big companies are getting into the habit of recycling and reusing their waste products. My local Wal-mart …

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Crude Oil – Political Fodder?

This article is an overview of the Crude Oil Market. It includes information on the history, environmental effects, oil pricing and the future outloook of the Crude Oil market. More: continued here

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Kick The Oil Habit – Look To The Sun For Heating and Cooling

When designing a solar home, carefully plan to accommodate and benefit from the sun’s shifting patterns and other natural, seasonal cycles. Before finalizing a building plan, spend time at the site at different times of the day, and pay attention to the sun, wind and weather. More: continued here

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