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With the increasing concern about environmental issues such as pollution and global warming, as well as the unbelievable rise in the price of gasoline, it is no wonder that[tag]hybrid[/tag] vehicles are gaining popularity. Hybrid cars have been relatively common for years, with hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles in close competition, but what about hybrid trucks? We don't see those too often. Automotive manufacturing giant General Motors, however, believes that will change.

In March 2005, the University of Minnesota-Morris became the first public American university to install a large-scale wind turbine to help meet the schools electrical needs. Since it was installed, the generator has supplied some 60 percent of the universitys power. The rest of the schools power needs are purchased from Otter Tail Power Companys Tailwinds Program. Those figures mean …

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) (PRIMEZONE) — Bradley Ray, Chief Executive Officer for Geotec Thermal Generators, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GETC), will be featured live on Market News First (www.mn1.com) for an exclusive interview with Rich Hancock and Bob Leonard Via Webcam. The interview is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at 10:30 A.M. CDT Mr. Ray will be …

Canadian Federal Government & Sustainable Development Technology Canada announce funding contributions to the Integrated Waste Hydrogen Utilization Project (IWHUP). North Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) October 14, 2005 — The Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of Industry, Honourable Don Bell, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver and Vicky J. Sharpe of Sustainable Development Technology Canada, today announced a $12.2 million contribution to …

A standard NiMH charger will help prevent overcharging and allow for maximum capacity of charge for Talk time. Now with the NEW NiMH technology, overcharging can almost now be a thing of the past. MAHA C777 Universal Charger available to charge most of your Cellular Phone Batteries. Now there is absolutely no reason to use NiCad batteries any more. NiMH …

A standard NiMH charger will help prevent overcharging and allow for maximum capacity of charge for Talk time. Now with the NEW NiMH technology, overcharging can almost now be a thing of the past. MAHA C777 Universal Charger available to charge most of your Cellular Phone Batteries. Now there is absolutely no reason to use NiCad batteries any more. NiMH …

Biodiesel production, distribution, and use, as with many emerging alternative energies, has been aided in large part by recent government incentives making biodiesel fuel production and distribution more attractive. These tax incentives put money back in the pockets of biodiesel producers who, presumably, pass the benefits on to you, the consumer, with lower biodiesel prices. Not just any biodiesel is …

With the high gas prices which are readily seen on the market today, individuals who are looking to purchase a new car are perusing the options with fuel efficiency in mind. Prospective car buyers want to purchase a vehicle which really peaks their interest and is one which they truly desire; however, these prospective automobile purchasers may in fact be …

When it comes to running a business, much of the necessary focus is on the bottom line. Many businesses, however, fail to realize they can seriously cut energy costs by going solar.

Fuel Sampling Results Make Conditions Right for Caution Petroleum Outreach, Fuel Quality Enforcement Program and State-by-State Quality Index are all part of NBB’s Efforts to Enhance Biodiesel Quality Jefferson City, MO. – Fleet managers, petroleum distributors and other consumers should consider a biodiesel “winter weather advisory” in effect for the nation. The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) raised the advisory in …

U.S. WIND ENERGY INSTALLATIONS REACH NEW MILESTONE Record growth generates economic, environmental, energy security benefits as wind capacity reaches 10,000 megawatts U.S. wind energy installations now exceed 10,000 megawatts (MW) in generating capacity, and produce enough electricity on a typical day to power the equivalent of over 2.5 million homes, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced today. A megawatt …