newenergy

Electric Cars: are They in your Future?

Floyd Dorrance asked: Hybrid Electric Car: A Promising Future for the Environment When you think about “hybrid car”, what do you think of first? Which aspects of “hybrid car” are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge. A hybrid-electric vehicle, or HEV, combines an electrical energy storage system with an occupied …

Read More »

The History of Electric Cars

Thomas Jones asked: We’ve all seen the commercials talking about how technology was all going to be about flying cars and cold fusion. In reality, though, we have our very own science-fiction-turned-fact in looking at hybrid vehicles which are taking over. They truly are efficient and are money-saving at some levels, but most consumers assume that the concept of electric …

Read More »

Is Solar Energy Reliable?

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> James Bratley asked: Solar power is becoming a way of life for many people across the globe. From isolated communities to inner city suburbs, solar energy is becoming a very popular choice to better the environment. Solar energy has been in existence ever since life on our planet began. We have been using the strength …

Read More »

energía térmica solar * (energía solar pasiva)

Excepto $100.000 y el ambiente con energía térmica solar La calefacción y el refrescarse explica mucha de la electricidad usada a través del mundo hoy. ¿Si usted fuera capaz de cortar su cuenta de la electricidad por un tercero o aún más, usted no saltaría en la ocasión de ahorrarse cientos dólares o más un mes? Usted puede ser que …

Read More »

2008 is the Year of Solar Energy, According to New Changewave Survey

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Jim Woods and Paul Carton asked: “Keep your face to the sunshine…” — Helen Keller No matter where you look, alternative energy is the topic du jour. Driven by the economics of record-high crude oil, the spotlight is shifting to non-traditional renewable energy sources, particularly solar power. But while solar stocks were some of the …

Read More »

energía solar del viento

Muchas ventajas a usar energía solar del viento Hoy, un grande muchos número de americanos está encontrando posible vivir de la rejilla debido a la oleada en la producción de las turbinas smallsized del viento así como el advenimiento de módulos photovoltaic. A medida que el precio de la energía continúa levantándose y debido a más conocimiento de nuestro ambiente, …

Read More »

Solar Energy Facts For Kids In New Zealand

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Anna Hart asked: Solar energy facts for kids in New Zealand are considered unnecessary by some. When winter hovers over New Zealand, it may seem that day after day is cloudy and grey – especially in some parts of New Zealand. On such days, it is difficult to imagine that solar energy could supply enough …

Read More »

energía solar casera

Alguna gente la idea de la energía solar casera es muy atractiva y parece casi simplista. Sin embargo si usted va a procurar crear un sistema de energía solar hecho casero hay varias cosas que usted necesita considerar antes de que usted consiga comenzado. El concepto de la energía solar casera es una gran idea y puede ahorrar cualquier muchos …

Read More »

Making Your Home Solar Powered

Brennan Howe asked: Many Americans have decided to become more energy independent, and want to play a part in avoiding a very foreseeable energy crisis. They’ve decided to go solar. Creating a solar powered home is an endeavor that requires an initial investment, but the costs are being lowered everyday. Solar power provides long term benefits. Not just for the …

Read More »

Trouble In Mass. For ZAP EV Owners

This from Wired Mag: You might want to think twice about buying a car from troubled ZAP. If you can actually manage to get a product from them, and if it actually lives up to its advertising, there’s still a chance you might not even be able to register it legally where you live. According to the Quincy, Massachusetts’ Patriot …

Read More »

Solar Energy – The Alternative Source of Energy

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Joseph Then asked: The fact is that the cost of energy keeps rising, and alone is forcing people to look the other direction for cheaper alternatives to energy. Solar energy has been one of the alternatives that people have found to have cheaper energy. Solar energy offers one more than one advantage, but it also …

Read More »

Solar Panels as Solar Energy

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Radha Kishan asked: The Sun, worshiped by Pharos and kings, mentioned in almost all the Religious scriptures, symbolizes the beginning of all known energies that ever existed. Man kind was marveled of its magnificent appearance and power to effect almost all the climate changes in this world and built temples to worship the sun gods. …

Read More »

The Cost Of Solar Energy

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Atila Alacan asked: Solar energy is a natural source of energy that comes directly from the sun. When solar energy hits the earth it spreads over the earth’s surface and provides warmth evenly. If you could capture the sun’s rays into a particular area for a long period of time it would provide enough warmth …

Read More »

Electric Cars in Demand

carazoo.com asked:   The environmental hazards have created awareness among the people and to save the earth every one is contributing in some or the other way. A metro like Delhi has taken the initiative of saving nature.  More people are opting for eco-friendly cars now. Alternative fuels like CNG and LPG has changed basic transportation in the Capital and …

Read More »

Zero To Sixty In Under Four Seconds In An Electric Car

Gregg Hall asked: I bet you had to read that headline twice! I know, I couldn’t believe it myself. One of the biggest deterrents to buying an electric car for me has always been performance. Now we finally have someone with a vision for revolutionizing the industry that is doing what no one else has done to date, introduce an …

Read More »

USPS Explores Options for ‘Green’ Mail Trucks

The U.S. Postal Service plans to identify new, more environmentally friendly vehicle technologies that are less dependent on petroleum-based fuel sources to replace the 195,000 neighborhood delivery vehicles of its total 220,000 vehicles, the world’s largest civilian fleet. Today’s announcement came during a ceremony in which General Motors presented a Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell electric vehicle to the Postal Service …

Read More »

Learn Pros And Cons About The All Electric Car

Rico Tavares asked: While electric cars are a relatively new automotive technology, they are although fast becoming popular worldwide. A conventional car is very different from an electric car. An all electric car is a type of vehicle that uses a mixture of various technologies such as internal combustion engines, gasoline, electric motors, and batteries to run. All Electric Cars …

Read More »

Zap Releases X Crossover Electric Car Concept Drawings

Correy Putton asked: ZAP, an electric car pioneer, earlier unveiled the concept drawings of its X Crossover SUV on its website. The images are also highlighted in the April 2007 issue of Popular Science in the article titled ‘Who killed the gas guzzler?’ where you can also find an interview with Steve Schneider, the ZAP CEO. The ZAP-X compact crossover …

Read More »

4 Benefits You Will Get from Your Very Own Solar Powered Attic Fan

Michael Read asked: As solar power is continues to gain popularity, manufacturers are now offering solar powered attic fans to consumers to help ventilate attics and keep attics cooler. The solar powered fans that are used for attics generally have a smaller solar panel to help power a DC motor when the sun is shining. By using solar powered attic …

Read More »

Solar Energy.when Will it be Affordable to the Average Homeowner?

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Paul Calhoun asked: Introduction: Global warming impact to our quality and cost of living is large and very catastrophic. Homeowners are well aware of the increasing energy costs to heat, cool and illuminate their homes. The increasing costs of oil and other fossil fuels are daily headlines. The insatiable demand for energy to fuel world …

Read More »