Saturday, July 31, 2010

Hybrid Cars: For a Better Environment and Efficiency

Several years ago, we might have not been able to see hybrid cars in roads and freeways. But nowadays, as more people have been aware about the great advantages these cars have offered, gradually, they have been becoming as mainstream as the conventional engine cars have been. So, it no wonder that many car companies, governments and big institution are racing in developing this kind of engine in order to get more advanced yet more efficient hybrid technology.


Hybrid cars are overwhelmingly positive and a remarkable innovation in the automotive industry and they are generally more fuel-efficient than their conventional counterparts (compared to similar models). They are also designed to operate in the same range of conditions and temperatures as conventional vehicles.


Environment wise, hybrid cars are great for air quality, they save money at the pump, and they make the owner feel good. They can reduce smog output by 90 percent and they consume far less gasoline than conventional cars. They can run up to 55 to 60 mpg in city driving, while a typical SUV might travel 15-20 miles per gallon, or use three times as much gas for the same distance.
Hybrids are also better than all-electric cars because hybrid car batteries recharge as you drive so there is no need to plug in. Moreover, most electric cars cannot go faster than 50-60 mph, while hybrids can. Most electric cars need to be recharged every 50-100miles. These cars are part battery-electric cars and part conventional cars. The main principle of all hybrid vehicles is the use of a temporary energy storage device (usually a battery), which makes the main engine operates at close to its maximum efficiency.


These cars are primarily gas powered cars with electrical motor assist. Some hybrid cars are qualified as "clean fuel property" by the IRS. Some hybrid SUVs like the Lexus RX 400H are even SULEV rated (super-ultra-low-emission vehicle), appealing to the environmentally conscious new customers. Many hybrid vehicles are coming to market in the form of hybrid cars, hybrid trucks, and hybrid SUVs. Here are some examples of hybrid autos:
· Lexus RX 400H Hybrid
· Lexus GS 450H Hybrid
· Honda Civic Hybrid
· Honda Accord Hybrid
· Toyota Prius Hybrid
· Toyota Camry Hybrid
· Toyota Highlander Hybrid
· Ford Escape Hybrid

And all in all, hybrid cars are, of course, playing a large part in the current era of the green transportation revolution. In the past decade, they've gone from avant-garde curiosities to mainstream objects seen in parking lots everywhere. So, hybrid car anyone?

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Go Green With The Internet

Renewable energy is one of the most searched key word phrases on the web, as more and more people are searching for answers to their questions about green energy. They do this because the increasing energy costs of their home is eating into their free spending money, so they are exploring renewable energy projects as a way to regulate their energy costs. There is also an increasing public awareness about the possible damage that a carbon based energy production policy, is doing to our atmosphere, and the internet is the best place to look for green renewable energy project options for the home.


By the very nature of the internet your search for green alternative energy solutions will bring up many sites that have not been kept up to date, pages that load up very slowly or not at all. However there is one site that has a comprehensive list of articles covering all the best available DIY renewable energy projects for your home, it also offers you reviews on the most comprehensive DIY project guides to help you choose the best one to suite your needs, see links at bottom of the page.



As well as information about the various guides and information packs that will guide you through the process of building your own green energy system, there is also an introduction to an online monthly Eco magazine. They encourage you to enter the discussion with other people also searching for the best online solutions at the same time as offering you great discounts on solutions for you.
To find the best green energy solution for your property will depend on several key factors:
What percentage of your total electrical energy needs do you want to cover with your home project?
The size and location of your property, this is important if you are considering utilizing the free energy available from wind flow, you will need about an acre of land. In addition your property needs to show up on the wind flow maps to have an average wind speed of approx. 10 mph, for maximum efficiency.


The relative position of your property in relation to the sun, will determine how much energy you can produce from solar panels or from the use of solar water heaters.
There is a solution that is not affected by any of the above, or for that matter the climate conditions at your property it is called zero point magnetic generation. Sounds like science fiction, but in reality it is a very compact and efficient home build green energy DIY project that works in any weather as it can be fitted into you garage.
Solar Panel Ventilator Vent Fan for House, Home, Roof, Shed, Boat - Mounts on Roofing, Fiberglass, Wood, Metal, Glass almost any type of Surface
Solar Panel Ventilator Vent Fan

As described in this article there is a lot of invalid information and bad websites in terms of green energy solutions, but if you look in the right places you can find some really good information. From now on when you are looking for any information about renewable energy, look at as many sites as you can find and compare the information they will give you, a little home work will pay dividends, on the other hand the site we recommended earlier is so comprehensive that it will give you all the information and save you time.

Help the Environment by Recycling Your Ink Cartridges and More

We are constantly told to recycle which is great as it's a sign that people are finally appreciating the planet but it can be confusing as to what we can recycle. Although some people have been recycling for many years it's only been recently that as a nation we are making an effort to recycle. Like everyone I've gone for many years without recycling so now I have to make a conscious effort to recycle and this can sometimes be difficult. Recycling can take a little extra through and time but in the long run it's worth doing it. Not only are you helping the environment now but you will make the world a better place for generation to come. I love the idea of making the world a better place for my children and grandchildren to come. I've written the following article to give you advice on recycling and hopefully give you great suggestions. I this helps!


I would strongly recommend recycling cans, glass, cardboard and paper. Many counties make it compulsory and provide you with boxes to collect it in and then a bin man will collect it certain times of the week. This isn't compulsory everywhere but I feel it should be. If you live in a small village take it in turns to take it to the nearest recycling bins. This means you'll be recycling without it taking hours of your time!


Mobile phones can be recycling now which stops toxins being released into land fill sites. You can even get sell mobile phones for cash to get money and help the environment!
Ink Cartridges can also be recycled for the same reason; toxins can release when in landfills and pollute drinking water for both animals and humans. When purchasing replacements don't forget that you can save money with voucher codes and cash back options- it's a win, win situation!