EV conversion is a hot thing these days as many of us are not waiting for the big car companies to come to market with their EV’s and are taking things into our own hands by rebuilding older cars into electric vehicles by gutting the engines and adding electric motors and batteries to them. One thing you need is to …

In San Francisco City Hall today, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, along with the Mayors of San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland, joined together with the Bay Area Council, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, and Better Place of Palo Alto to announce a sweeping plan to reinvigorate the state and region’s competitive advantage in innovative technology through public-private investments in electric vehicles …

Simon Oldmann asked: In todays society, Researchers in the United States and around the world are searching for ways to develop alternate forms of fuel. With the ever-rising fuel costs, developing alternate energy is a priority. Bio diesel was developed to combat the high gas and oil prices. It is especially made for use in bio diesel cars and trucks. …

He has always worn his passions on this sleeve and now Neil Young is doing more than singing about a cause. He is fronting a new company to encourage folks to take their old cars and retrofit them to green energy fuel, electric cars renewed. To show it off he took his prize 1959 Lincoln Continental (one of the biggest …

gmajor asked: I get asked the same questions all the time, whenever I’m out driving my Prius, so I thought I’d clear up some confusion via the Internet, about hybrid cars and what it’s like to own one. Send in your questions via e-mail at [email protected]. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll research it and post it in the …

HERE’S THE BAD NEWS. Engines waste gasoline! Up to 80% of the high-priced gas that you pump doesn’t get you anywhere because it goes UNBURNED to the catalytic converter. That means you are getting 0 MPG (zero, zilch, nada) from most of the over-priced gasoline you pump into your tank. WHY DO COMBUSTION ENGINES WASTE SO MUCH GAS? That’s what …

Will Raise up to $1 Billion AUD to Fund Initial Network Build Out Melbourne, Australia (Oct 22, 2008) — Better Place today announced agreements with AGL Energy and financial advisor Macquarie Capital Group to raise $1 billion (AUD) and begin deploying an electric vehicle (EV) network powered by renewable energy. The Better Place model for sustainable mobility will help Australia …

Kerry Ng asked: With rising fuel costs, more and more people and are looking for alternatives. One such alternative that is gaining popularity, especially with the do-it yourself types, are the electric vehicle kits. Anyone familiar with automobiles can now use these kits to convert traditional gas powered vehicles to one powered by electric current. However, converting a traditional Gas …

Ron Subs asked: Most American consumers have been hit hard by soaring gas prices, and many people from individuals to research firms are searching for an alternative fuel source that is renewable, economical, and environmentally friendly. Biodiesel made from crops such as corn and soybeans is one such alternative that most people are aware of, but another option, algae biodiesel, …

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Jim Fritz asked: One of the difficulties that solar and renewable energy have faced in the past is that it requires people to learn about it. People are busy and they are also reluctant to change and learn. It is much easier to get energy from traditional sources that seem to “magically” transfer power and …

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 …

Gregg Hall asked: Have you ever used a battery? Of course you have. It is highly unlikely that there is anyone alive today that has not used a battery. Many times you do not realize how much you depend on batteries until they die and you do not have any spares around. When you think about batteries you may not …

Solar energy consists of the light and heat which is emitted by the sun as electromagnetic radiation. With today’s technology, we are able to capture this radiation and turn it into usable forms of solar energy – such as heating or electricity. Although one could go into technical dissertations on the subject of electromagnetic radiation, how it is converted into …

GoingGreen is slated to come to Cavallo Pt next week and presents a full line up of companies and mover and shakers in the industry of Green Technology. Tony Perkins has brought together another impressive panel of folks to talk about the business of green and to highlight the technological advancements that are making this such a hot sector for …

Drew Hartanov asked: WOW! We are almost all in agreement about at least one form of renewable energy; ninety per cent of Americans think that builders should be offering the option of solar power in new homes. For those unsure of the term: solar power is the term used to describe the resulting energy from the conversion of sunlight into …

Madison Greene asked: Like most people you probably know that now more than ever we need to find alternative energy sources. Solar, nuclear and wind power are all viable options, but solar power is the most popular alternate energy source for residential homes. Beyond knowing that it turns the sun’s rays into electricity, do you really know how it all …

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Popularity of low voltage outdoor lights has been increasing gradually. The solar powered outdoor lighting can be a good choice if you want to brighten up your garden and driveway.  There are many reasons to go for outdoor lighting. Safety is one of the main reasons. As outdoor lighting increases the visibility is can check burglaries. …

Calefacción y el refrescarse de energía solar pasivos La energía limpia es lo más comúnmente posible asociada con el uso de solar, del viento, de hidroeléctricos, y energía geotérmica de generar electricidad. Éstas son todas fuentes reanudables, con eficacia infinitas de la energía en nuestra disposición, y llegarán a ser mucho más importantes sobre las décadas que vienen para nuestra …

solar energy' alt='solar energy' /> Anita Van Wyk asked: Many of us know that solar energy is good, but few really understand why. Therefore, I compiled a comprehensive list of solar energy advantages and disadvantages that will enable you to make an educated decision whether on not Solar Power is right for YOU. Solar Energy Advantages 1. Saves you money …