A modern day Scopes Monkey Trial. US Chamber argues that the global warming science is a pseudo science. It will push jobs out of the US??? 2 years ago
Apple, Nike, utilities PG&E, and Exelon Corp. have waved goodbye to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because their positions on climate change 2 years ago
Volvo has presented its all-electric C30...giving the car a range of 150 km (about 93 miles) 2 years ago
went to San Diego wild animal park and saw Solar powered trash compactors. 2 years ago
The Nissan Leaf is an electric car going into production in 2010.
(Credit: Nissan)
Nissan released photos and details of the electric car it intends to put into production in 2010. The Nissan Leaf is a purpose-built, pure battery electric vehicle. The Nissan Leaf has its own distinct look; it’s a more conventional car than the Cube, with four doors and a hatchback. Although it hasn’t announced pricing, Nissan says the Leaf will be affordable, priced as a C-segment car. The company also notes that the Leaf will cost less to operate than a gasoline-powered car, both in energy and maintenance, as there are fewer moving parts. Also, many governments offer incentives in the form of tax credits or rebates to purchase an electric car.
The Leaf will originally be built in Japan, and sold in Japan, the United States, and Europe. As demand dictates, Nissan will build additional units in its Smyrna, Tennessee plant.
American start-up Fisker Automotive may be about to unveil the first truly affordable plug-in hybrid for the U.S. market.
Ray Lane, managing partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, told an audience at the Always On Going Green conference in Sausalito, Calif., on Tuesday that there could be a big announcement within the next week about a $39,000 plug-in hybrid. Though he would not say who, he mentioned that it was a car for the U.S. market and that it was not strictly electric, according to a report from Cleantech Group.
When it comes to energy efficiency, will TVs go the way of energy star products? I was at costco the other day looking at all the new T.V.s and notice they all are energy star certified.
The California Energy Commission published a proposal to set efficiency standards for televisions.
The regulations mandate that retailers carry TVs with 33 percent lower energy consumption ratings starting in 2011, followed by more stringent levels in 2013. The policy, which is expected to be approved by the Energy Commission in November, will save households about $30 a year and the state $8.1 billion.
I wonder how much of a household will have saved if they read a book for 3 hours a day instead of staring at flashing lights? Or, if a household only had 1 TV instead of 2 or more?
The mandate will be significant, since California’s efficiency policies have been able to drive down household energy consumption without sacrificing product features in the past. I note the modern refrigerator and washer and dryers. These appliances have been able to reduce consumption for both the State and Household. They, also, created an need to upgrade the traditional appliances. This “new want” generated alot of sales.
With so many people buying new HD flat-screen TVs, many households are taking on a significant new energy loads which can be as much as a non-energy star refrigerator. The growing use of consumer electronics overall–x-box, wii, cell phones, macs, pcs, iPhones, and etc., means that these sub-devices already represent 15 percent of people’s electricity bills, according to the International Energy Agency. “Americans now have about 25 consumer electronic products in every household, compared with just three in 1980.”
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is opposed to the California Energy Commission’s TV standards, the industry group said in a statement. The CEA said that it is better to rely on consumer demand to drive innovation in energy efficiency rather than regulations.
I understand this will put strains on some manufacturers. While others, will use this new mandate to create new marketing campaigns that drive home 2 primary messages: great picture quality, while staying green and energy neutral. The “new” logo on packaging, the new creative in print, and the new market that “energy effective” televisions will create. This is just a thought.
maybe this is already happening, maybe CEA needs younger people working for the company, maybe they need to look past the horizon, and maybe they need to embrace positive change. Consumers only want what is in front of them!
I never thought much of trash mashers, that wonderful device people used to put in their kitchens which magically turned forty pounds of garbage into a perfect square of forty pounds of garbage. They are pretty much gone now that people separate their garbage and recycle. Except at the San Diego wild animal park, where they are putting them throughout the park in a new, 21st century solar powered version. i was was at the park over the weekend visiting and saw them in action. Good Job! i’m happy to see solar applications in the market place.
This is the first time Volvo has presented its all-electric C30, a technology still in the research phase, and I feel good for where the company’s stands with its EV and plug-in hybrid projects. The car is outfitted with two lithium-ion batteries, one under the hood, the other beneath the trunk, giving the car a range of 150 km (about 93 miles). A plug-in diesel hybrid, a technology that Volvo will bring to commercialization in 2012.
Further disproving the notion that transitioning to clean energy would hobble the economy ( Many GOP leader believe this notion) , a new report has found that switching to renewable forms of electricity and phasing out coal would create 2.7 million new jobs. This report give me more optimism. I’ve have been out of work now for almost 1 year and any report that is optimistic is great news.
According to Green Inc the new report, called “Working for the Climate,” would grow the global electrical workforce to 11.3 million people even while the coal industry continues to shed jobs.
Green Inc explains:
The report suggested that a total of 11.3 million people could be working in the electricity sector and in related efficiency businesses by 2030 if governments phased out fossil fuels and invested in alternatives. Without those changes, 8.6 million people would be working in the electricity sector, the authors said — adding that the coal industry, which currently employs about 4.7 million people globally, already was on track to contract by 1.4 million jobs even without the transformation the groups called for.
Add this to the fact that the faulty evidence previously used to prop up climate action opponents’ argument that embracing clean energy and lowering emissions would kill jobs has been thoroughly debunked, and we’re getting back on solid ground. After all, the discussion right now should be focusing on how the clean energy sector can help grow more jobs, not whether it will grow any at all.
Production Version to be Available in 2013, If All Goes Well…It is now a diesel-hybrid and can be considered the world’s most fuel efficient hybrid with a fuel consumption of 1.38 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres (170 MPG)!
At Frankfurt Motor Show the public got to see the “Flying Carrot.”
Built partly from vegetables and powered by chocolate, it may be the greenest car ever, while being a race car. Now haters can’t argue that hybrids will never compete against american muscle cars. Now many Americans can have horse power, while staying good stewards.
The car is expected to reach a top speed of 135mph and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in less than 2.5 seconds. It is hoped that it will reach 150mph when it hits the track at Brands Hatch. The 250 horsepower, one-seater racing car has been built by researchers at the University of Warwick.
The steering wheel has been made from root vegetables and carrot fibres, although surprisingly it isn’t orange. “We don’t know why it has turned out purple,” said Dr. Kirwan, the creator, “There may be some beetroot in there too.”
The engine is a drastically re-engineered BMW two-litre diesel engine that runs on chocolate and vegetable oil. This project clearly demonstrates that automotive environmentalism can and should be about the whole package and not just about the engine.
Over a week ago, the California Senate passed an energy bill that would require the state to get 33% of its power from renewable sources by 2020. Gov. Schwarzenegger declared he would veto the bill if the Senate passed it. After a lot of support from many Californians, the governor has signed an executive mandate that once again commits California to a renewable energy standard of getting a full third of its power from renewable sources by 2030. Yes 2030! That seems so far off, but progress is being made. Should Californians be happy? or should we demand more?
It seems we should be grateful a Republican supported renewable energy. Let me make this clear, Supporting renewable energy doesn’t mean acknowledgment of climate change or global warming. So, he circumvented by signing an his ambitious executive order. Gov. Schwarzenegger says he, still, plans on vetoing the Senate’s engery bill.
The new target, from the Senate if passed and not vetoed, makes California the state with the highest renewable energy standard. The only other state in contention is Hawaii, which has set its sights on getting 40% of its power from renewable sources–but not until 2030.
This bill will keep California on the cutting edge of green technology. We are the sunshine state, we have deserts, we have mountain rages, and we have the coast. Our state has it all. If we continue to find solutions to capture natural energy from these resources we will continue to lower energy cost on all Californians, while increasing our states environmental stewardship.
The Nissan Leaf is an electric car going into production in 2010.
I never thought much of trash mashers, that wonderful device people used to put in their kitchens which magically turned forty pounds of garbage into a perfect square of forty pounds of garbage. They are pretty much gone now that people separate their garbage and recycle. Except at the San Diego wild animal park, where they are putting them throughout the park in a new, 21st century solar powered version. i was was at the park over the weekend visiting and saw them in action. Good Job! i’m happy to see solar applications in the market place.
Over a week ago, the California Senate passed an energy bill that would require the state to get 33% of its power from renewable sources by 2020. Gov. Schwarzenegger declared he would veto the bill if the Senate passed it. After a lot of support from many Californians, the governor has signed an executive mandate that once again commits California to a renewable energy standard of getting a full third of its power from renewable sources by 2030. Yes 2030! That seems so far off, but progress is being made. Should Californians be happy? or should we demand more?