Archive for August, 2006
Thursday, August 31st, 2006
Super-Secret Solar Fan Project Finally Revealed!
I have been working on this project FOREVER! Well… at least it seems that way. I have always been the kind of person who REALLY hates being hot, and for years I have wished there was a better way than just a window shade to keep your car from getting so hot when [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in DIY Projects, Solar by Mark
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
Flexible Solar Panel Clothing
Who WOULDN’T want to have a solar panel attached to their body?
This is so cool! Here’s a little info on the technology, and here’s some info on the products.
No Comments » - Posted in Gadgets & Products, Solar by Mark
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006
Vail Resorts Switch to 100% Wind Power. 100%!!!
Vail Resorts has announced that it will purcahse wind energy credits equal to 100% of it’s energy consumption for all five resorts, 125 retail locations, AND its new corporate headquarters in Broomfield CO. That’s amazing. Not only does it make them the second largest corporate purchaser of wind power, but it’s a really [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Wind by Mark
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006
Make Your Own Wind Generator
Nice instructions for the do-it-yourselfer. Join the Renewable Energy club!
http://www.velacreations.com/chispito.html
No Comments » - Posted in DIY Projects, Wind by Mark
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Renew-o-pedia Launched!
To the relief of environmentalists and renewable energy fans everywhere the Renew-o-pedia went live today! Run on the software from the makers of the world-famous Wikipedia, the Renew-o-pedia will become a great source of information on everything you want to know about renewable energy. The goal is to make Renew-o-pedia accessible and useful [...]
No Comments » - Posted in General by Mark
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
More Electric Car News, But This Time With Sex Appeal
Tesla has a very sexy new electric sports car that can go 0-60 in 4 seconds while lookin’ good the whole time!
Sexy Electric
No Comments » - Posted in General by Mark
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
Hybrids and Clean Cars Starting to Get Preferential Treatment
It’s only a start, but it’s something. Cities around the country are starting to give a wider array of incentives to drive a clean car: like free parking.
Respect the Hybrid!
No Comments » - Posted in General by Mark
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006
“Who Killed the Electric Car?” Go See the Movie
This is an excellent movie, and it makes GM look REALLY bad. I’m sure that GM will have plenty to say in defense, but I won’t be able to believe any of it after the strong case presented in the film. People were lined up, conducting a 24 hour vigil with money in [...]
