Thursday, January 31, 2008
Environmental news round up
Nuclear clean-up bill £12bn higher than predicted.
Manchester Council announces carbon cutting plans.
Using thermoelectrics to cut fuel consumption.
Technorati tag: EcoHouse
posted by Ian at 1:15 PM
Nuclear clean-up bill £12bn higher than predicted.
Manchester Council announces carbon cutting plans.
Using thermoelectrics to cut fuel consumption.
Technorati tag: EcoHouse
Labels: Cars, energy saving, Manchester, Nuclear Power, renewable energy
posted by Ian at 1:15 PM
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Environmental news round up
Trees absorb less carbon dioxide as the world warms up.
Oil price hits $100 per barrel for the first time.
German cities ban the most polluting cars.
Solar school in Trafford.
Technorati tag: EcoHouse
posted by Ian at 10:29 AM
Trees absorb less carbon dioxide as the world warms up.
The ability of forests to soak up man-made carbon dioxide is weakening, according to an analysis of two decades of data from more than 30 sites in the frozen north.
Oil price hits $100 per barrel for the first time.
German cities ban the most polluting cars.
Solar school in Trafford.
A School in Trafford is about to become one of the country's 'greenest' when solar panels are installed on its roof as part of a renewable energy drive.
Sale Grammar School is being given the panels, which are worth about £20,000, by the Co-operative Group.
Technorati tag: EcoHouse
Labels: Carbon Dioxide, Cars, Germany, News, schools, Solar Power
posted by Ian at 10:29 AM
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
The XR-3 Hybrid
The XR-3 plug in hybrid is a self build project that promises between 100 and 225 miles per gallon (US gallons, US=3.785411784 Litres- UK=4.54609 Litres, according to this page). You can pre-order the instructions, $170 for the basic set, $200 for the deluxe version with lots of data on a dvd. There are plans to produce body and chassis parts within the year for those of us who aren't so adept at laying carbon or glass fibre.
via Jalopnik
Technorati tag: Green Transport
posted by Ian at 10:57 AM
The XR-3 plug in hybrid is a self build project that promises between 100 and 225 miles per gallon (US gallons, US=3.785411784 Litres- UK=4.54609 Litres, according to this page). You can pre-order the instructions, $170 for the basic set, $200 for the deluxe version with lots of data on a dvd. There are plans to produce body and chassis parts within the year for those of us who aren't so adept at laying carbon or glass fibre.
via Jalopnik
Technorati tag: Green Transport
posted by Ian at 10:57 AM
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
The Green car show
Wired went to the International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition to drool over pollution free motoring and photograph lots of cool technology.
Technorati tag: Electric car
posted by Ian at 2:18 PM
Wired went to the International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition to drool over pollution free motoring and photograph lots of cool technology.
Technorati tag: Electric car
Labels: Cars, Electric car, transport
posted by Ian at 2:18 PM
Friday, August 10, 2007
BioDepot - franchising biodiesel
I doubt it's the first eco franchise to come along, but it's the first I've seen. For a minimum investment of £35,000 franchisees can start producing fuel compliant with EN 14214 and ASTM standards (more on biodiesel standards).
I'd like to see biodiesel pumps springing up everywhere, so long as the primary source of raw material is locally sourced waste cooking oil. More power to them.
Technorati tag: Biodiesel
posted by Ian at 12:01 PM
I doubt it's the first eco franchise to come along, but it's the first I've seen. For a minimum investment of £35,000 franchisees can start producing fuel compliant with EN 14214 and ASTM standards (more on biodiesel standards).
Included in the franchise package are:
* A complete production plant (Bio Micro Brewery)
* Collection facilities for base material (UVO & Crush)
* End user sales systems (Public & Commercial)
* A production by-product disposal system
* Quality fresh vegetable oil delivery
* Full Training: (operational Bio Diesel production, technical, business/finance, sales & marketing.)
* Full launch programme
* Ongoing mentoring and quality assurance support
* National branded identity
* Significant personal income potential (In excess of £100,000)
I'd like to see biodiesel pumps springing up everywhere, so long as the primary source of raw material is locally sourced waste cooking oil. More power to them.
Technorati tag: Biodiesel
Labels: Biodiesel, Cars, Franchise
posted by Ian at 12:01 PM
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
It's a Mini economical adventure
BMW has announced changes to the Mini line that could see its diesel model achieving up to 72.4mpg. Utilising "hybrid like" technology, the little car will only engage its alternator on deceleration, rather than having it be a constant drag, and the manual versions will will turn the engine off rather than idle and give the driver hints on teh best gear to engage.
The caveat, as always, is that we should all be using cars less. However, for those of us who must, we should all consider the new breed of economical super-minis and/or alternative fuels.
Technorati tag: Mini, Transport, Hybrid
posted by Ian at 12:36 PM
BMW has announced changes to the Mini line that could see its diesel model achieving up to 72.4mpg. Utilising "hybrid like" technology, the little car will only engage its alternator on deceleration, rather than having it be a constant drag, and the manual versions will will turn the engine off rather than idle and give the driver hints on teh best gear to engage.
The caveat, as always, is that we should all be using cars less. However, for those of us who must, we should all consider the new breed of economical super-minis and/or alternative fuels.
Technorati tag: Mini, Transport, Hybrid
Labels: Cars, fuel efficiency, Hybrid, transport
posted by Ian at 12:36 PM
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Volkswagen's 200mpg car
A few years ago, Volkswagen built a concept car that could manage over 200 miles to the gallon. The project was shelved because the price of a complete vehicle was judged to be too high. Now, with advances bringing costs down, and changes in management at the company, the project has been resurrected.
via Jalopnik
Technorati tag: Cars, Fuel Efficiency
posted by Ian at 2:42 PM
A few years ago, Volkswagen built a concept car that could manage over 200 miles to the gallon. The project was shelved because the price of a complete vehicle was judged to be too high. Now, with advances bringing costs down, and changes in management at the company, the project has been resurrected.
via Jalopnik
Technorati tag: Cars, Fuel Efficiency
Labels: Cars, fuel efficiency
posted by Ian at 2:42 PM
