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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 …

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Daily Show - GWB vs Technology, CNN vs Irony
I know this is from last year but in light of the State of the Union address last night I thought it might be appropriate this week as well.

ZENN Motor Company of Toronto CA is showing off their electric car at the Going Green 2007 conference in Davis California. CEO Ian Clifford spent a few minutes telling us about their electric cars as well as their alliance with battery storage company EEStor of Texas.

EEStor is on the verge of releasing some revolutionary new battery technology that could reshape the market forever. Ian gives us his take on their technology as well as the current state of the electric car market.

Ian Clifford ZENN Motor Company

energy Tags: energy resources, alternative

Encore energy Systems and its patented grey-water geothermal heat exchanger technology selected by Prairie Hills Motorsport Club as Green Alliance solution provider.

BRIGHTON, MI., September 13, 2007 — Encore Energy Systems, Inc. (Other OTC: ENCS), a rapidly growing diversified energy company announces exciting partnership with a motorsport facility featuring the longest track in the Western Hemisphere. Prairie Hills Motorsport Club, ( www.prairiehillsmc.com ) located in Lake Village, Indiana is on schedule for a grand opening in the spring of 2009. The facility has been expertly designed to incorporate the latest energy saving [tag-tec]geothermal technology[/tag-tec]. Although this new facility will be one of the largest of its kind in the world, it will have the smallest carbon footprint. Encore Energy is proud to be associated with this groundbreaking venture by supplying the design and technology to install its patented grey-water geothermal solution.

Upon completion, the entire complex will be spread over 872 acres of Northwest Indiana prairie. The club boasts America's longest road course (6.8 miles) with superb state-of-the-art facilities to rival any racing club in the world, all set within a country club atmosphere.

Encore Energy will supply its patented grey-water heat exchangers system to provide geothermal powered heating and cooling for the entire site. Benefits will be realized immediately through reduced cost and time of installation. The patented grey-water geothermal system does not require the drilling of deep bore well fields or trenching - thus allowing the elimination of this expensive process. Further incentives include savings on energy bills of up to 70% versus traditional air source A/C units with no noisy or unsightly HVAC outdoor equipment on display.

Michael Krupka, CEO of Prairie Hill Motorsport Club, commented: "Everything about Prairie Hills Motorsport Club is state-of-the-art. That includes the track, the facility, and the Encore Energy Systems' geothermal technology that will provide comfort in heating and cooling for our staff, members, and guests."

Jack Tarry, CEO of Encore Energy said: "Prairie Hills is a significant and prestigious client for Encore. Choosing us to provide cutting-edge geothermal solutions speaks as a vote of confidence for us, our technology, and the direction we are heading in this industry. We are truly getting nationwide recognition. This is an exciting time for the company. We are experiencing unprecedented demand for our solutions. We anticipate making similar announcements of major clients on a continuing basis."

About Prairie Hill Motorsport Club

Prairie Hills Motorsport Club will provide a unique lifestyle experience for automotive enthusiasts. Members of the club will be professionals who are active in motorsport and who have a great passion for driving or racing cars at a safe and exclusive facility.

The racing track has been designed to be utilized in over 3,600 configurations. The club will provide fine and casual dining, vehicle storage, a clubhouse, spa, gym, game room for children, and retail shopping for members and guests. Trackside buildings will house corporate facilities, race team garages, and private homes. Business plans also include corporate programs, team building, and banquet and convention services. The club will be convenient for those automotive enthusiasts in Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and surrounding areas.

About the Company

Encore Energy Systems grows through energy-related acquisitions, marketing its patented geothermal water-air heating/cooling systems, and sales of energy conservation solutions.

The company's geothermal marketing unit, DeMarco Energy Systems of America, Inc. (http://www.demarcoenergy.com), has geothermal installations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, Mississippi, California and Texas. Encore's primary focus is to provide energy efficient technologies to commercial and institutional markets that result in significant energy and cost savings. To learn more about the company's wholly owned subsidiary, American Geothermal, visit: www.amgeosystems.com . For more information Encore, visit http://www.encoreenergyinc.com.

Safe-Harbor Statement This press release contains statements (such as projections regarding future performance) that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Energy Tags: geothermal, alternative

Wow have you seen this car? The Aptura is scheduled to launch sales later this year in California. An electric (or plug in hybrid) vehicle that also looks very cool. Now we are talking.

Here is what Aptura says about themselves:

The first Operating Prototype achieved over 230 Miles per gallon! Five years ago, Aptera's founder Steve Fambro endeavored to design and build a passenger vehicle that was safe, comfortable, and more fuel-efficient than anything ever produced. This aspiration, combined with his background in engineering, led him to an intensive study of aerodynamics, and composite aircraft construction. He hypothesized that a low-drag, aerodynamic body shape could be achieved without sacrificing comfort, drivability or safety. What emerged, after much designing, conceptualizing, and constructing, was a prototype two-seat, three-wheeled vehicle. This first operating prototype achieved a stunning 230 miles per gallon, Building on this success, Steve expanded his Aptera team and created the Aptera Typ-1, which has been re-designed, re-engineered, and refined into a production ready vehicle. We are excited to announce that the Aptera Typ-1 is now available for reservations.

A little preview of the Aptura from the LA Times:

Say hello to papa, I want on of these cars. Sign me up.

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