Entries tagged Electricity

1. Folding electric car concept saves the earth, some space

   By Peg Fong Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:37pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   A British designer addresses big-city pollution and crowding with an electric car that folds up to park in tiny spaces. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Electricity,
   • Concept Cars

2. Italian EV concept straight out of 'Tron'

   By Peg Fong Posted Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:01am PDT for ecogeek

   

   The two-person Eco-Fun is designed like a two-seater tricycle, which makes it extra-aerodynamic. And it reminds this EcoGeek of a certain 1980s movie. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Electricity,
   • Concept Cars

3. Gore's challenge: 100% carbon neutral by 2018

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:06am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Al Gore focuses on the whole suite of problems that can be solved with renewable energy, while proposing that the U.S. ditch coal and oil completely. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Solar Power,
   • Wind Power,
   • Hydro Power,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Coal,
   • Electricity

4. How your utility could help you save energy

   By Noah Buhayar Posted Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:21am PDT for amorylovins

   Most utilities are paid to provide electricity, not conserve it. By rewriting the rules, the potential savings for everyone -- including customers -- are enormous. Read full post »

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   • Electricity

5. Eco Cooking

   By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:25pm PDT for huddlergreenhome

   

   Gas or electric? Oven vs microwave? Tips from the Huddler Green Home Community on how to save energy at home with your cooking - even how to boil water. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Tips,
   • Electricity

6. Oregon powers-up for new EV charging stations

   By Kate Trainor Posted Tue Jul 8, 2008 7:32am PDT for ecogeek

   

   By the end of this summer, Pacific northwestern drivers can plug-in their green cars. Read full post »

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   • Hybrids,
   • Cars,
   • Electricity

7. Re-imagining the electric grid

   By Noah Buhayar Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008 1:17pm PDT for amorylovins

   A two-way smart grid could save energy, save money, and give consumers choice. Read full post »

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   • Electricity

8. Subaru unveils new plug-in EV concept

   By Andrew Williams Posted Thu Jul 3, 2008 7:28am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Delegates at the G8 summit in Tokyo will be chauffeured around in prototype electric cars. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Hybrids,
   • Cars,
   • Electricity,
   • Concept Cars

9. Old data centers as green as new

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008 8:23am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Study shows that existing data centers -- which power the Internet -- can be made just as efficient as new ones. Read full post »

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   • Business,
   • Electricity

10. Tesla Motors to build new electric sedan in California

    By Alex Nunez, Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Tue Jul 1, 2008 3:22pm PDT for forecastearth

    The luxury EV manufacturer plans to release a five-seater in 2010. Read full post »

    Related topics:

    • Cars,
    • Electricity