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Volkswagen Unveils 313 MPG XL1 Car
Posted by greensciences in Green Cars, green transportation on February 21, 2011
Electric Vehicles & the Natural Resource Cliff
Posted by greensciences in Green Cars, Tracking Stocks, Truth in Markets on February 7, 2011
When it comes to markets and understanding the details to consider, it is nice to find a research group who GETS IT.
If you want to learn the real story behind all the PR BUZZ keep up with their insights.
Biofuels should replace M.E. Imports
Posted by 2011wd in 2011 Power Report, Algae, BTL, Eco Trust Land Acq., Energy Conservation is JOB 1, Energy Policy, Green Cars, Green Cities, Green Design, Green Edu., Green Jobs, Green Lending, Green Sustainable Future, green transportation, GTL, integrate CAD/BIM/GIS, Progressive Leadership on January 31, 2011
CANADA 1,975
MEXICO 1,229
VENEZUELA 884
BRAZIL 188 This is an ideal working partner source country.
COLOMBIA 489
RUSSIA 553
ALGERIA 379
Advanced Biofuels should be ramped up to replace M.E. Imports as conservation also improves. BTL, or GTL, the future numbers must exceed current projected increases. This sustainable fuels effort would utilize feedstocks that are not food crop oriented. These fuels would support sustainable forest objectives. These biofuels should be in the black on their own merit without subsidies. These biofuels feedstocks would be no till & organic. This is only possible as permaculture integration becomes the norm.
Most have simply missed this important aspect.
This is a long term effort that will require a national scope as it is proven on a regional level. Sustainable Distribution models will begin to produce meaningful advantages as they are designed and developed.
Important algae research should be supported and valued.
Interesting observations from a VC perspective…
A nice way of saying thanks
Posted by 2011wd in Green Cars, Green Cities, Green Edu., Green Parks, Green Sustainable Future, Greenpeace, Non profit on February 19, 2010
Honda CR-Z
Posted by 2011wd in Green Cars, Green Design on January 13, 2010
Brave Thinkers. The Atlantic Monthly
Posted by 2011wd in Agri Char, Batteries, Green Cars, Green Sustainable Future on November 2, 2009
http://bravethinkers.theatlantic.com/
Sustainable Change is coming. Making it happen is the long term objective.
Cash for Clunkers. Some don’t seem to like it.
Posted by 2011wd in Energy Conservation is JOB 1, Green Cars on August 17, 2009
Responding to this article..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-dorfman/cash-for-clunkers-rated-a_b_259555.html
How do these people manage to write for anyone? Selling the company line that’s how.
The question should be…
How do we reduce US DOMESTIC FUEL USE in this country?
HOW?
Increase MPG for all new vehicles purchased and take all of the old gas hogs off the road. What happens If US Domestic Fuel Demand is reduced by 1/3 in four years?
There is no starting up US Auto Plants, providing jobs for US workers. no matter who owns them, without first reducing inventory. As if any idea would have increased sales faster in the last three 3 weeks. As for people buying any way. Sure people will buy cars and trucks but not at this level in a down market. This program is not only successful it should be expanded. The idea is to become energy independent, something that should be regarded as a national security issue of the highest order that somehow seemed to get lost in the shuffle, with the RIGHT RED CROWD.
This is a GREEN ISSUE That should be supported by all AMERICANS, red or blue.
http://move.rmi.org/files/oilmap/RMI_Oil_Imports_Final_large.html
As for Asian Car companies. Many have plants in the US that provide US workers good jobs. IF the US Car Company officers can’t get with the program, my guess is they will be replaced with someone who just might GET IT.
Many green US car company officers do GET IT, IN SPADES.
Electric cars are coming with, or without. BIG US company officers. As for myself, I am looking at a car that will get 62 MPG. That’s half the fuel use I currently use. If every American gets on board with the same mindset, we collective END our dependence of imported from across the OCEAN. There are far more Americans concerned about reducing fuel use than you might think.
Reported today 9-19
Stockpiles dropped 8.4 million barrels last week, the most since the week ended May 23, 2008, the Energy Department report showed. Imports slipped 15 percent to 8.53 million barrels a day, the biggest drop and lowest rate since September when hurricanes struck the Gulf of Mexico coast.
“Refiners were probably nervous about rising stockpiles and the outlook for lower gasoline demand in the months ahead, so they reduced purchases,” said Rick Mueller, a director of oil markets at Energy Security Analysis Inc. in Wakefield, Massachusetts. “You can’t help but pay attention to the massive drop in imports.”
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601072&sid=aMMw6wmp.AtI
What happens if that import number falls to 5 million BBL?
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/pet_move_impcus_a2_nus_epc0_im0_mbblpd_m.htm
62 mpg: A Hybrid with both looks & value.
Posted by 2011wd in Green Cars on August 12, 2009
Pictures of the concept..
Gov. Funding Map for Electric Car & Battery
Posted by 2011wd in Batteries, Green Cars on August 5, 2009
Ad on the video is by Google, not us.
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/recovery/pdfs/battery_awardee_map.pdf
A national map detailing where the money is going and for what purpose.
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