By Guest Blogger Michael Shull You have got to be kidding 100 Miles per Gallon, what I wouldn’t give for that day. Most of us probably feel this way but I will try to show you why it isn’t here and you might be surprised who all is to blame. As an inventor and industrial […]
Continue ReadingIt may seem obvious that underground homes often serve well as natural disaster shelters. This is especially true of the underground homes that are built from concrete and rebar. Some people use wood in their underground homes, but this is not as secure if you’re wanting your house to double as an emergency shelter. The […]
Continue ReadingBy Guest Blogger George Zeed Automakers are under pressure to meet the demands of the Federal Government’s fuel efficiency standards and the American public’s demand for reasonably priced vehicles. 20 years from now, automakers will no doubt have the technology figured out, but in the meantime both they and consumers may be in for a […]
Continue ReadingBy Guest Blogger Tim Snyder Obama’s “all of the above” energy policy brings far greater benefits than “drill baby drill.” Regardless of the problem, humans are certain to gravitate toward simple, “silver bullet” solutions like metal filings to a magnet. So it’s not surprising to hear from politicians and other “experts” that there’s a simple […]
Continue ReadingSo, you may think the Mayan calendar is a bunch of bunk and that survivalists are a bunch of weirdoes spending their lives preparing for a big nothing. And you could be right. But what if you’re not? FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) doesn’t take disaster preparedness lightly. And in addition, they think fallout shelters […]
Continue ReadingUntil now, vehicles powered by solar energy have had a decidedly geeky appearance. While innovative, most lack the “wow” factor that triggers that must-have feeling among car aficionados. A new solar-powered vehicle concept car, appropriately called the SPV, has the wow factor in spades. Wide, flat and low, the SPV looks more like a stealth […]
Continue ReadingTata Motors of India has introduced a car conceptually designed for Europe. The Tata Pixel benefits from challenges Tata experienced in designing the earlier Nano. The Pixel concept car is a bit over nine feet in length, and it is purported to be the most efficient car that can still seat four adults. Most fuel-efficient […]
Continue ReadingOkay, so I’m a little late on this. I’ve been busy with the Holidays and ringing in the new year which I hope to the heavens is better than last year. Anyway, in case you’ve missed some of the eco car reviews from the recent Tokyo Auto Show, I’m going to recap them for you. […]
Continue ReadingGlow-in-the-dark plants have been a novel creation for decades now, but as far as practical use goes, their benefits have remained to be seen. Without a useful purpose, the cost of genetically engineering plants to glow is simply not worth it. However, there is perhaps no other source of light that is as eco-friendly as […]
Continue ReadingAt a United Kingdom shopping mall, pedestrians are powering the towering Christmas tree. Worldwide 7.7 billion kWh of coal (some of which is in your stocking this year) and natural gas are used to power Christmas tree lights. Well, the Midsummer Place Shopping Centre has decided to stomp out this abuse of power this year […]
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