Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History

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Electric and Hybrid Cars: A History

Far from being a modern conception, electric cars were among the first vehicles on the road. In the formative days of the automobile, a third of cars were electric, and they challenged internal combustion engine-driven vehicles for primacy. Economic and environmental concerns have periodically revived widespread interest in electric cars and hybrid vehicles, and the quest for a non- or less-polluting vehicle that meets consumer’s performance demands continues today. The story of the electric car is a long one, and it is still being written.

This illustrated history of electric and hybrid vehicles covers the companies that produced various models; the politics that have surrounded them; the environmental aspects of electric and hybrid vehicles versus internal combustion engines; efforts to overcome technological challenges associated with electric vehicles; marketing strategies through the decades; and public attitudes towards these vehicles throughout their existence. An appendix lists important dates in the history of electric cars, and a glossary defines associated acronyms.

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Do you think oil companies can manipulate gas prices?

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Question by Corona MMM: Do you think oil companies can manipulate gas prices?
I was curious what others thought about this. Gas prices have dropped dramatically because of supply and demands. Or maybe oil companies made a mistake and over priced every one and now every ones thinking of using more fuel efficient cars going green. But it would be too early for every one to get a better fuel efficient car so quickly. Did oil companies realize they over priced fuel and are just lower prices down to rock bottom to get there customers back?

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Answer by Herb
What caused gas prices to spike were speculators betting on our oil running out. Instead, people got wise and started to conserve energy, buy fuel efficient cars and do other things to cut their energy in half. In return, less fuel is being used and now prices have gone down.

All this without drilling.

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1955 Harley Davidson side car

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Dale tells us about this 1955 Harley Davidson panhead side car.
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From Windshield Washer Fluids to Car Washes – Complete Green Cleaners for Your Car

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From Windshield Washer Fluids to Car Washes – Complete Green Cleaners for Your Car

A number of people still rely on chemical cleaners for their cars, the most common being windshield wiper fluid and car wash chemicals. Unfortunately, these hazardous chemicals have adverse affects on the vehicle and the environment. Windshield wiper fluid with harmful methanol ingredients can have a corrosive effect on the car as well as the roads it runs on. Luckily, there are now green chemicals available that are safer for both the vehicle and user. Opting for eco-friendly cleaning solutions is safe for the environment and very effective when it comes to cleaning.

Eco-Friendly and Effective

There is a common misconception that green cleaning products are not as strong as harmful chemical-based detergents or cannot be very efficient against tough stains. Most chemical fluids contain methanol, which eliminates the risk of the product freezing in cold weather. Methanol, however, is a hazardous chemical that may cause damage to the environment and the car.

Luckily, eco-friendly windshield fluid does not contain methanol and is much safer to use.  However, that does not mean it lacks cleaning power. Green cleaning solutions use a special technology to penetrate and break down dirt particles from the inside. There are even special windshield washer fluid solutions designed for warm climates, formulated to remove sticky residues characteristic of warmer weather.

Cars and Trucks

Apart from windshield washer fluid, there are green cleaning solutions available for cleaning different vehicle bodies. For instance, an ordinary car may only have dust and mud deposits, tree sap, and bug spatter to clean. Heavy vehicles that are frequently used for long hauls will have different cleaning needs. This is why reputable companies offer both special green truck washer formulas suited for cleaning heavy vehicles and car wash formulas for automobile cleaning.

These car and truck washes are equipped with the same technology present in the best green cleaners. The dirt molecules are not only broken down on a molecular level, but are also made to repel each other so that they do not re-adhere to the cleaned surface.

Just as the green windshield washer fluid can tackle tough stains, green car and truck washes are ideal for dealing with many kinds of grease, grime, and other kinds of sedimentation. These washes are also extremely versatile and can be used to clean different surfaces. For instance, the same wash can effectively clean glass surfaces, as well as tires. This is extremely convenient for users, as they do not have to invest and use a number of different products to clean a multiple surfaces of a vehicle’s exterior.

Using eco-friendly windshield washer fluid and vehicle washes will ensure less damage to the vehicle and environment. This means that the vehicle will not only be cleaned more effectively, it will also last longer. Of course, environmentally friendly washer fluids and other green cleaning solutions are not harmful to the environment but are tough on dirt.

Look for a reputable green chemical supplier offering a host of different solutions for automobiles and trucks: truck and car wash, glass cleaners, windshield washer fluids, glass cleaners, degreasers, parts washers, carpet and upholstery cleaners, hard surface cleaners, and more.

Hybrid Cars: Increasing Fuel Efficiency and Reducing Oil Dependence: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Resources of the

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Creating New Jobs in a Clean Energy Economy

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President Obama speaks on how encouraging a clean energy economy can create new jobs as he visits OPower, an Arlington, VA company that developers energy efficiency software. March 5, 2010.
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Have you ever heard of anybody dying their hair to match their car?

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Question by Blogger: Have you ever heard of anybody dying their hair to match their car?
My gf’s best friend dyed her hair red like Fergie Dutchess of York, but then she went out and bought a green car………so the hair and car would match? Isn’t that nuts?

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That is insane! But hilarious!
I have never heard of that though. I am not trying it!

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5 Tips For Saving Green By Driving Smart

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5 Tips For Saving Green By Driving Smart

Make a difference in the global environment with your driving with these five special tips.  In the end, you’ll save money and also feel good about the fact that you’ll be doing your part to help save the environment. Are you ready? Okay, get ready to start saving green by driving smart!

Green Driving Tip 1. One common sentiment when addressing how to green the planet, revolves around eliminating driving a car altogether.  But from a reasonable sense, getting rid of your car just isn’t practical.  However, the next best thing to getting rid of your car is to simply drive slower. Simple right? You can get up to 15-20% better fuel mileage out of your current vehicle by just driving a little bit slower. Edmunds.com conducted tests that revealed driving slower used less fuel. They ran tests using a Land Rover LR3 and a Ford Mustang. By driving slower, the Land Rover was able to achieve almost 14% improved mileage by utilizing the cruise control set at a comfortable 70 miles per hour instead of traveling at driver managed speeds of between 65 and 75 miles per hour. The Mustang experienced 4.5% percent better mileage.

Green Driving Tip 2. Believe it or not, up to 20% of your car’s fuel consumption is used up just to overcome the tire rolling resistance. How can your address this fact?  Save green by driving smart by purchasing quality tires. They will be a little bit more expensive, but they will perform a lot better. Don’t forget to keep them properly inflated as well.

Green Driving Tip 3. Remove unnecessary items from your car.  If there are things in your trunk or passenger compartment that you don’t absolutely need, get rid of it. A lighter load in our car means that your car is easier to keep moving.  A lighter car uses less fuel. So you can save green by driving smarter.

Green Driving Tip 4. Be sure to turn off your car’s engine if you’ll be idling for one minute or longer. By turning off and then restarting your engine, your car will burn about the same amount of fuel had it been idling for one minute. So if you’ll be waiting and idling for a minute or longer, just turn your motor off.

Green Driving Tip 5. Control your driving by moving your car smoothly through traffic and on the highways.  Quick starts rapid braking is inefficient, so try to avoid these bad driving habits.

So there you have it, saving green by driving smarter is actually easy. No one is asking you to give up your car, just change a few a habits and your find yourself saving green by driving smarter.

Tony Stewart vs Kasey Kahne head to head in sprint cars

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THIS WAS SHOT IN HI DEF, MAKE SURE TO WATCH IN HI QUALITY!!! AND MAKE SURE TO WATCH MY OTHER VIDEO, WHICH IS THE FIRST LAP ATTEMPT AT THIS RACE, INCLUDING TONY’S AMAZING 720!! August 19, 2008 – This is the 3rd heat race at the Ollie’s URC 360 Invitational, benefiting the Kasey Kahne Foundation, at Williams Grove Speedway. This was one stacked heat!! Tony Stewart(Old Spice #20), Kasey Kahne (green/white Sage #91), and Dave Blaney (red #23) all square off with a few of the best that the 360/358 division has to offer!! Kasey makes a Great 2 car pass on the first lap(including Tony Stewart), to grab 3rd. Tony makes the show by finishing 5th, and Dave Blaney, who started last after a first lap incident, passes 4 cars to end up 6th. Blaney made the feature by way of the B-main. In the feature, Tony finished 5th, Kasey finished 9th, and Dave Blaney finished 23rd. These 3 guys can all still FLY in sprint cars!!
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Silicone Skin Cover for Sony PRS 300 + Screen Protector + PRS 300 Car Charger (Green)

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Silicone Skin Cover for Sony PRS 300 + Screen Protector + PRS 300 Car Charger (Green)

• Protect your Sony eReader PRS-300 from the elements with this skin-tight silicone skin cover. Silicone Skin Cover is tailor-fitted for Sony eReader PRS-300
• Suitable for Sony PRS300, Silicone skin cover is precision molded to provide protection from bumps, scratches and dirt. Silicone Skin Cover has openings for all of the different buttons, keyboard, ports, jacks and slots which allows access to all functions.
• Keep your sony ereader charged when you are on the go. Plugs into car’s 12V / cigarette lighter adapter socket. Enhanced internal circuitry to manage charging status and prevent over- and under-charging. Integrated electrical fuse to prevent damage to sony ereader or battery. Suitable for Sony eReader only.
• Fits Sony eReader PRS300, the Screen protector prevents your LCD screen from getting scratched. Film is totally clear – no haziness – no bubbles – no glare. Screen protector is non-adhesive and removable, but will stay attached to screen
• Good-fitting shape, easy stick and no remnant glue, Made by environment protection and recycle material. Manufactured from Ultra Thin Transparent Polymer

“This Package includes:
. Silicone Screen for Sony eReader PRS 300
. A Screen Protector
. A Car Charger”

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