Archive for January, 2008

Hydrogen Fuel via E. Coli

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

In a possible breakthrough, a research team from Texas A&M University has modified certain genes in E. coli to make the bacteria capable of producing hydrogen - possibly enough to create the energy to power homes and vehicles in the future. Team leader, Thomas Wood, a Professor of Chemical Engineering, spearheaded an effort to delete six of the 5,000 genes from E. coli’s DNA structure, thus enhancing the bacteria’s glucose-conversion abilities. By consuming sugar, the new strain of E. coli is able to generate hydrogen.

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Original post by shamit

We Are Fighting a War Against Global Warming

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The global warming issue has just recently “heated” up. And along with it has come the war against global warming. However it is a relatively small and unknown one. There is a daily struggle…

Original post by default@goarticles.com (Della Franklin)

ICE and the PHEV

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Does anyone know if the ICE on a PHEV will be required to warm up before EV use like the HEV are in the US?

Original post by Mark E Smith

THH and MMH why so close yet so different?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

I recently bought an 07 MMH and am getting 26 MPG and can only tow 1000 lbs. Tell me why i didn’t get a used THH that people on this website claim are getting 26 MPG’s and can tow 3500 LBS. ? What is the difference? Don’t they both have eCVT’s, I know the THH is a V6, but shouldn’t my MMH be able to tow at least 2000lbs ? Does anyone think that Ford is just underreporting the tow capacity in fear of someone getting crazy and tearing it up?

2. Also, does anyone have any experience towing more than a 1000lbs or close to it a long distance?

3. Why am i only getting 26 MPG’s? I drive slow as hell. In Town.

Thanks in advance,
Zack

Original post by zack

EV Radio Interviews Including Hybrids at Detroit Auto Show

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

I was recently interviewed a number of times on the radio show
"Car Concerns With Harry Douglas" at the Detroit Auto show talking about electric and hybrid cars.

Here are the edited interviews, (no commercials) including a discussion of hybrids with automotive industry analysts Cliff Banks and Jodie De Vere.

http://evtransportal.com/mediainterviews.html

For video interviews with OEM’s including Chevy Volt, BMW, Mitsubishi and Volvo about their electric and hybrid cars here is a link:

http://evtransportal.com/newvehicletech.html

EVtransPortal

Original post by EVtransPortal

Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler Addressing Advanced Auditing and Security for the Processing Manufacturing Sector in Accounting Software 411

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler recently profiled the role of advanced auditing and security for the process manufacturing sector in the January issue of Accounting Software 411.

When one f…

Original post by default@goarticles.com (Thomas Cutler)

Escalade: Hybrid for the NFL?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Isn’t it time the NFL goes a little green?

Yesterday, I poked a little fun at GM for their indecision on a hybrid vehicle Super Bowl ad. It seems that GM has a hybrid supply problem, even though they barely sell any hybrid vehicles.

Nonetheless, as I read a Forbe’s article about the cars NFL players drive, I realized which hybrid ad GM should run. Turns out NFL players love the Cadillac Escalade. So, why not a Cadillac Escalade hybrid commercial during the NFL?

The NFL cares, right?

Original post by Dahcredyns

Gas prices set for another Spring surge

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Could start rising as early as February in California

The AP is reporting that because of the switch from winter to summer gasoline blends, gasoline prices will surge this spring as they have the last couple of springs. That should lead to gas prices of about $3.50 nationwide, and around $4.00 per gallon in most urban areas. I hope it goes even higher, providing an even greater benefit to those that have already bought hybrid cars, while providing more incentives for more to go hybrid.

Original post by Dahcredyns

Gas prices set for another Spring surge

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Could start rising as early as February in California

The AP is reporting that because of the switch from winter to summer gasoline blends, gasoline prices will surge this spring as they have the last couple of springs. That should lead to gas prices of about $3.50 nationwide, and around $4.00 per gallon in most urban areas. I hope it goes even higher, providing an even greater benefit to those that have already bought hybrid cars, while providing more incentives for more to go hybrid.

Original post by Dahcredyns

Gas prices set for another Spring surge

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Could start rising as early as February in California

The AP is reporting that because of the switch from winter to summer gasoline blends, gasoline prices will surge this spring as they have the last couple of springs. That should lead to gas prices of about $3.50 nationwide, and around $4.00 per gallon in most urban areas. I hope it goes even higher, providing an even greater benefit to those that have already bought hybrid cars, while providing more incentives for more to go hybrid.

Original post by Dahcredyns

Strike amazing deals on Honda at our dealership!

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

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Original post by default@goarticles.com (Jimmy Richard)

Republican Candidates Stand with California on Emissions?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

McCain with CA and buddy Schwarzenegger on emissions

“I applaud the governor’s efforts and that of other states in this region and other states across America to try to eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change,” said John McCain last night during a debate in California.

Other Republican candidates were supportive as well, though some not as vigorously. “I side with states being able to make their own decisions, even if I don’t always agree with the decisions they make,” stated Mitt Romney.

I’m sure Democrats will say the same, which irks me a bit. Most of these people are already in Congress. If they couldn’t lead Congress as members on such issues, will they really be able to lead as President?

Original post by Dahcredyns

Republican Candidates Stand with California on Emissions?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

McCain with CA and buddy Schwarzenegger on emissions

“I applaud the governor’s efforts and that of other states in this region and other states across America to try to eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change,” said John McCain last night during a debate in California.

Other Republican candidates were supportive as well, though some not as vigorously. “I side with states being able to make their own decisions, even if I don’t always agree with the decisions they make,” stated Mitt Romney.

I’m sure Democrats will say the same, which irks me a bit. Most of these people are already in Congress. If they couldn’t lead Congress as members on such issues, will they really be able to lead as President?

Original post by Dahcredyns

Republican Candidates Stand with California on Emissions?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

McCain with CA and buddy Schwarzenegger on emissions

“I applaud the governor’s efforts and that of other states in this region and other states across America to try to eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change,” said John McCain last night during a debate in California.

Other Republican candidates were supportive as well, though some not as vigorously. “I side with states being able to make their own decisions, even if I don’t always agree with the decisions they make,” stated Mitt Romney.

I’m sure Democrats will say the same, which irks me a bit. Most of these people are already in Congress. If they couldn’t lead Congress as members on such issues, will they really be able to lead as President?

Original post by Dahcredyns

Republican Candidates Stand with California on Emissions?

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

McCain with CA and buddy Schwarzenegger on emissions

“I applaud the governor’s efforts and that of other states in this region and other states across America to try to eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change,” said John McCain last night during a debate in California.

Other Republican candidates were supportive as well, though some not as vigorously. “I side with states being able to make their own decisions, even if I don’t always agree with the decisions they make,” stated Mitt Romney.

I′m sure Democrats will say the same, which irks me a bit. Most of these people are already in Congress. If they couldn′t lead Congress as members on such issues, will they really be able to lead as President?

Original post by Dahcredyns