Your next electric dream car: all electric Shelby Cobra 427

Michael Kadie of SSI Racing has totally greened up a Shelby Cobra 427, putting in amazing battery packs and turning this sweet-looking car into a zero-emissions wonder.

Slower house price growth tipped for next year

Calif. regulators OK major greenhouse gas rules
Associated Press – December 16, 2010 10:14 PM ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California regulators have approved the first system in the nation to give polluting companies such as utilities and…

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British Airways adds £80 fuel charge to family holiday to ‘combat rising oil prices’
The airline is adding £10 to the one-way fee, which is paid by every passenger flying to destinations including New York, the Caribbean and Australia.

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Committee chairs appeal to review
Pending rate hikes and an insistence on the relationship between fares and ridership prompted the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs (FACC) to release two reports aimed at influencing government in its review of the coastal ferry contract.

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Government/Regulations: Related News
12/17/2010 – LA Harbor Commission Closes Clean Truck Class-7 Loophole The Los Angeles Harbor Commission voted Thursday to include Class 7 trucks in the same emissions rules that already apply to Class 8 trucks….

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Slower house price growth tipped for next year
Investors and first home buyers are expected to drive up house prices by around 5 per cent next year, property analysts say.

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After ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 1,’ What’s Next For Emma Watson?

Morning Minutes: Nov. 26
Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

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Two appointed to Springfield Environmental Advisory Commission
Two new members were appointed to the Springfield Township Environmental Advisory Commission by the board of commissioners Nov. 10.

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Japan must be vigilant on economic outlook
Japan’s economy has achieved moderate growth, but questions remain over its sustainability. The government must watch over the economy’s propsects and remain vigilant for signs of deterioration.

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Bahrain Property and Development Association (BaPDA) board members acquaint EDB chief with goals
23 November 2010 Board members of the Bahrain Property Development Association (BaPDA), the country’s leading organization of property development professionals, had a meeting with Economic Development Board (EDB) Economic Development Board (EDB) Chief Executive Officer, Sheikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa at the EDB EDB headquarters.

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After ‘Deathly Hallows – Part 1,’ What’s Next For Emma Watson?
‘Harry Potter’ actress’ career is taking a backseat to her college education for now.

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Wisconsin – EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge New Vehicle

WISC Channel 3 News Coverage of Wisconsin’s EcoCAR Program The University of Wisconsin – Madison recently took delivery of their EcoCAR vehicle. EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge is a three-year collegiate student engineering competition that focuses on vehicle integration of advanced propulsion technologies. The competition challenges 17 universities across North America to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles by designing, developing and implementing a vehicle propulsion system that minimizes fuel consumption and emissions and encourages energy diversity, while still maintaining utility, safety and performance. EcoCAR was established by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors (GM), and it is sponsored by the Government of Canada, as well as other high-profile sponsors, including the California Air Resources Board and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Wisconsin will be implementing a Plug-In Series-Parallel design that will optimize vehicle efficiency through a hybrid of both electric and E85 components. This architecture was designed during year one of competition and the students are looking to validate these designs as they build the vehicle for competition in Spring 2010. During year three, this work will be refined to the level of a hybrid car ready for production.

“ISUZU D-Core” Next Generation High Efficiency Diesel Engine

DigInfo – movie.diginfo.tv Isuzu’s D-Core is a next-generation, high efficiency diesel engine series designed with proprietary Isuzu technology and is expected to be the core for future diesel engines. The new series utilizes a Variable Geometry System, or VGS, turbocharger to achieve high output from a small engine. In addition to maximizing the torque in proportion to the engine displacement, Isuzu pursued a more lightweight, compact design, and as a result, the various performance features demanded in engines such as fuel efficiency and weight were improved from the ground up to achieve high level environmental performance.

Aero-TV: The DA42 NG – Diamond Aircraft’s Next Step

Test Pilot, Rob Johnson, Introduces the Newly Certified DA42 NG On April 10th, 2010, Diamond Aircraft announced the FAA certification of the company’s latest development, the DA42 NG. In addition, the certification approved both IFR and FIKI operations. For existing DA42 owners and operators, the FAA also approved the conversion of TAE powered DA42s to the NG configuration, including the optional installation of the Garmin GFC 700 autopilot. Developed as an evolution to the turbo-diesel powered DA42 TDI, the DA42 NG provides improved performance, increased gross weight, and better fuel efficiency than its predecessor. The aircraft features an all-carbon composite airframe, with a maximum take-off weight of 4189 lbs compared to the DA42′s 3935 lbs. Owners can choice to power the aircraft using either Lycoming’s 180hp IO-360 engines, or Austro’s 170hp AE-300 jet-fuel burning turbo-diesel powerplants. Since its premiere in 2005, the DA42 has become one of the best selling twin-engine piston aircraft on the market. Popular with private pilots and flight training schools, Diamond now has over 600 DA42s operating worldwide. Building upon their network of customer support, the company expects to announce details soon regarding an all-inclusive maintenance program for DA42 NG owners and operators. Copyright 2010, Aero-News Network, Inc., All Rights Reserved. FMI: www.diamondaircraft.com www.diamondaircraft.com www.aero-tv.net, http twitter.com

Cars: The next hacking frontier?

2010 Deutsche Bank Championship Sustains Green Commitment
NORTON, Mass.—-The Deutsche Bank Championship today announced that it has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and will once again be a carbon neutral event. This year marks the third season that the Deutsche Bank Championship has achieved net carbon zero emissions as it remains the only carbon neutral event on the PGA TOUR.

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2010 Deutsche Bank Championship Sustains Green Commitment
NORTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Deutsche Bank Championship today announced that it has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and will once again be a carbon neutral event. This year marks the third season that the Deutsche Bank Championship has achieved net carbon zero emissions as it remains the only carbon neutral event on the PGA TOUR. The Championship’s extensive …

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Auto dealers oppose proposed EPA fuel efficiency letter grades
Washington — The 17,000-member National Automobile Dealers Association opposes a proposal unveiled this week by federal regulators to assign new vehicles a grade of “A+” through “D” on the basis of fuel efficiency.

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Cars: The next hacking frontier?
Efforts to make autos safer and more energy efficient with embedded computers and wireless technologies are also increasing security risks, experts say. Originally posted at InSecurity Complex

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Cars: The next hacking frontier?
Efforts to make autos safer and more energy efficient with embedded computers and wireless technologies are also increasing security risks, experts say.

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Taking Your Hybrid to the Next Level

For more auto videos, go to www.wsj.com/video. Think hybrid cars are as green as it gets? Nate Becker reports on what it takes to convert a hybrid car into a plug-in hybrid that’s charged by a standard wall outlet. (Oct. 9)

Hydrogen Conversion Of Cars! – Your Next Business?

Are you looking for a Business you can start with low startup costs and a service and product that is in high demand?

You should have a look at fitting Hydrogen on Demand kits for cars and trucks.

Did you know that with very simple means any car owner can make a device that produces Hydrogen from Water as the engine runs and feeds it into the engine trough pipes. This results in a more complete combustion, which gets more power out of the regular fuel and produces much cleaner emissions.

This will usually cause a fuel saving in the range of 25 – 50%, depending on car and system fitted. Or in Mileage terms: 50 – 100% increased mileage.

With the fuel prices putting enormous strain on most drivers budget, many people will be willing to pay the cost of a few full tanks of Petrol or Diesel for a system that could save them that outlay many times over in just a year.

And, lets not forget commercial drivers or businesses for Taxis, Trucks, Delivery Vans, Buses or Farming and Earth Moving Equipment. The list could be made very long. I am sure you can think of a few more applications.

I will go into the Hydrogen part more in a moment, but first consider this:

You could start a business like this working from home or your car/van.
You can easily source all materials needed for this.
You can easily make the components, or have someone make them for you.
You can visit local businesses with a fleet and demonstrate your product.
Telephone and Internet Directories will be full of potential customers, you can mail.
Once you have installed a few systems, word of mouth will spread.

There is lots of potential in this field. Especially since many people struggle financially, Fuel prices are skyrocketing and there is an increased awareness of environmental issues.

Here are a few things to consider when looking at a business of Supplemental Hydrogen production in cars, trucks, etc.

The Green Issue

The fact is that car engines are designed to guzzle fuel. Much of it passes trough the engine without having burned properly. That is why the catalytic converter is there to clean up the dirty exhausts. If you start researching this issue, you will find that the Automakers are and have been in Bed with the Oil Business for a long time. Detroit has bought up a number of inventions that would have saved lots of fuel, and just shelved them. Like the 300 MPG (Miles Per Gallon) carburetor. Additives were put in petrol to clog up another kind of carburetor that proved too economic.

This system will however produce a markedly cleaner exhaust, and it could even be fitted to vehicles just to pass emission tests. The Hydrogen and Oxygen gas mix turns back into water after combustion, but the nature of the Hydrogen will make the regular fuel burn much cleaner and efficiently.

If you live in the US, there are tax deductions to be had for driving a car with cleaner burning fuel.

So on top of money savings, this system also provides environmental benefits.

Benefits for Car

A car fitted with a supplemental Hydrogen system will never need to be “De-carbonized”.
Because the carbon deposits in the engine will be burned away with the additional Hydrogen in the fuel mix. Many users report how the car starts running smoother and feels more responsive. With nearly all hydrocarbons in the fuel actually burning, there will be no deposits from unburned fuel.

Is it Safe?

Hydrogen can be potentially dangerous. But it is no more dangerous than Petrol or Diesel. In this case with Hydrogen on Demand I would say it is safer, as we are talking about a very small amount of gas in the Electrolyzer and the pipes. If installed properly and no flames or sparks are present when the system is opened, there is no risk. Hydrogen also dissipates quicker than fumes from ordinary fuels.

Where do I find the Technical Information?

There are some manuals available on the Internet as E-books. Some will download, but the most comprehensive has to be read on a Membership Site, it can be printed out however. At the end of this article will be a link to http://www.mileagebooster.co.uk that will give more information on this subject and present the pros and cons with the various manuals on offer. The manuals will have information about where to source the materials needed and how to build and fit the components. There are different systems, some more complicated than others. For a business I strongly recommend the simpler systems, as they will be easy to make and fit. If you have to spend days on a car, the cost of the installation starts to outweigh the savings.

A word of Advice

This is not a business where you will build a great empire. This technology is not exactly what the Oil business want to have around – and this is one of the most, if not the most powerful industry in the World. If you build a business of scale around this, they will most likely come after you. But if you operate locally, advertise locally or trough mailings – you will be flying under the radar. That does not mean you must be a One Man Band. If it goes well, by all means expand. But do not try to copy McDonalds or QuickFit. Not that there is anything illegal with these systems, but when big business fell threatened they will try to close you down.

If you don’t believe me type things like “water Car” “Free Energy” “Magnetic Motor” into Google or YouTube and you will see as you study the results that the Powers that Be does not want this kind of technology in use.

If this still sounds like something you could see yourself do, why not look into the matter a bit more. Or, for starters, you could make and fit a system in your own car – just to make sure for yourself that it actually works and that it isn’t that hard.

This would be especially easy if you already are a mechanic and are looking to add services to your portfolio.

Good Luck

Kent Bengtsson

Green among golfers at next week’s Connecticut Open (with tip from a pro)

Green among golfers at next week’s Connecticut Open (with tip from a pro)
Frank Bensel of Century Country Club in New York will return to defend his title in the 76th edition of the Connecticut Open beginning Monday at CC of Fairfield. Bensel held off Bobby Gage (Candlewood Valley CC) to win last year’s event at Hartford GC by 1.

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Planting seeds for green future
Around the world people are learning more ways to live a greener, more sustainable life. In Timmins the idea of going green is being planted into the younger generation, as global warming has become an increasing concern.[...]

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Eco-Activist Joins Pursuit for Top Green Ranking
By Ted Reckas | LB Indy Actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. visited 990 Ocean Front last Thursday to lend some promotional cache to a builder’s determination to obtain LEED platinum certification for the ocean-view dwelling. read more

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Tomatoes in abundance at Asheville-area tailgate markets
ASHEVILLE — Here’s a guide to Asheville-area tailgate markets, supplied by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. For more WNC listings, visit www.BuyAppalachian.org .

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Green among golfers at next week’s Connecticut Open (with tip from a pro)
Frank Bensel of Century Country Club in New York will return to defend his title in the 76th edition of the Connecticut Open beginning Monday at CC of Fairfield. Bensel held off Bobby Gage (Candlewood Valley CC) to win last year’s event at Hartford GC by 1.

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