When gasoline prices are high, nobody wants to be fuelish. High gasoline prices act like an additional tax on American families. According to the Department of Energy, passenger cars and light trucks account for almost 42 percent of U.S. oil consumption and are a major source of air pollution. By doing these simple things to reduce gas mileage, you can…
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Stop Burning Wood Pellets
I recently updated the Fuel Cost Comparison Chart at Alternative-Heating-Info.com and the results were surprising. As of 3/20/06 it was actually cheaper in Metro Boston to heat with natural gas than with wood pellets! During these times of fuel price volatility, it’s important to keep a close eye on the relationship between fuel prices. Any homeowner who uses a wood…
The 2007 Chevrolet Impala A Review
The Chevrolet Impala has always put a premium on comfort and convenience as well as a nice, clean look that makes it attractive to the eye. Besides that, it’s also a lot of fun to drive. For 2007, the Cheverolet Imapala has also been redesigned and upgraded. For starters, the 2007 Impala impresses with its new generation V6 engines, particularly…
Carpool To Save The Environment And Reduce Traffic While Saving Money
Are you tired of traffic jams, increasing air pollution and ever increasing fuel prices? Do you want to do something about all this? Now you can by forming a carpool. Indimoto has launched Indimoto.com an auto classifieds site which is also India’s first carpool matching site. A carpool or rideshare is an arrangement wherein people share their vehicles with other…
6 Steps To Making Your Own E85 Ethanol
Step One: . . . The Conversion Process We have to break down carbohydrate sugars, such as the starch from corn. Create it into “Mash”. Grind or crush the feedstock (corn, soybeans, wheat, etc…). Then dilute and add an enzyme (alpha amylase) to turn the mixture into a liquid. Once liquified a second enzyme is added(glucoamylase) to convert the starch…
Nuclear Energy The Green Solution
The United States with less than 5% of the world’s population consumes roughly 25% of the world’s energy. Some might argue that this is egregious, while others would say that it is simply a yardstick by which the world’s largest economy is measured. But for whatever the reason for our vast consumption of energy, the fact remains that in order…
Energy Conservation
The Role We Can Each Play ========================= We can all play a part in lessening our reliance on fossil fuels. A- Use low-energy lamps such as CFL replacements for as many incandescent lightbulbs as possible in our home or apartment. B- Turn off all lamps in areas where they are not needed. C- Turn down water heater temperature to between…
Ready To Start Pimping Your Ride
You dont have to be a custom car affecianoda to appreciate the hot cars in movies such as 2Fast 2 Furious. who wouldnt want to be behind the wheel of a suped up car, dragging that quarter mile of road? The adreneline rush is addictive. Shows like MTV’s Pimp My Ride have enjoyed a solid fan base and its not…
American Morality A Glimmer Of Hope On The Horizon
Has the United States lost it’s basic principle of morality? Has the United States moved away from the guiding principles that this country was founded on? A single line from the Declaration of Independence describes these basic principles, and it is the meaning of these words which provided the foundation for the formation of the United States: “We hold these…
Diesel Passenger Vehicles
Both diesel cars and light trucks are receiving a lot of attention in the United States as a near term strategy to achieve fuel economy and climate change goals. The renewed interest in diesel as of late stems from its potential to improve passenger vehicle fuel economy. The best diesel passenger vehicles of today are more efficient on fuel than…