Hypermiling, or How to Drive Like a Jackass.

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

While regenerative braking in hybrid vehicles - capturing braking energy into the battery - is more efficient than braking with conventional friction brakes, it’s still not as efficient as ‘driving without brakes’ (DWB).

While regenerative braking in hybrid vehicles - capturing braking energy into the battery - is more efficient than braking with conventional friction brakes, it's still not as efficient as 'driving without brakes' (DWB). ...

Pdx City Council Candidates: Family-Friendly? You Decide.

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

Building a city that is resilient against uncertain energy costs, and which contributes to heading off the worst impacts of global warming, is my top priority. But a lot of the steps on the way to sustainability will make Portland more

Building a city that is resilient against uncertain energy costs, and which contributes to heading off the worst impacts of global warming, is my top priority. But a lot of the steps on the way to sustainability will make Portland more ...

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: P Case Assortment Annoucement

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

he was green and while slightly too large in scale, but he was actually on the store shelves … we could also buy gas for around $2 a gallon … I know you don’t believe me but if I’m lying, may I only buy CARS from the Disney Stores.

... he was green and while slightly too large in scale, but he was actually on the store shelves … we could also buy gas for around $2 a gallon … I know you don’t believe me but if I’m lying, may I only buy CARS from the Disney Stores. ...

Top Environmental Blogs

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

Clean Green Cars suggests partnership for a sensible Congestion Charge Pininfarina to unveil its electric car this Autumn Collected for your ease of use: 104 eco-driving tips PSA goes further in downsizing engines

Clean Green Cars suggests partnership for a sensible Congestion Charge Pininfarina to unveil its electric car this Autumn Collected for your ease of use: 104 eco-driving tips PSA goes further in downsizing engines ...

I Got Mad Skillz

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

Should you learn skills enough to build yourself a house, to start your OWN safe area? Or should you hope that you’ll meet an electrician along the way who happens to have some solar panels handy? What do you think? What do you know?

Should you learn skills enough to build yourself a house, to start your OWN safe area? Or should you hope that you'll meet an electrician along the way who happens to have some solar panels handy? What do you think? What do you know? ...

Using Hybrid Technology For Better Automobile Engines

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

Hybrid vehicles were being used before by the people. The mo-ped (a motorized pedal bike) has the same type of hybrid technology used as it combines the power of a gasoline engine with the pedal power (mechanical energy) of its rider.

Hybrid vehicles were being used before by the people. The mo-ped (a motorized pedal bike) has the same type of hybrid technology used as it combines the power of a gasoline engine with the pedal power (mechanical energy) of its rider. ...

3R

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

There is no quick fix to the problem of global warming, but a lot of small steps in the right direction will add up to one big step. Educating the next generation in the responsible re-use of bags, Envirosax Kids will help tomorrow’s

There is no quick fix to the problem of global warming, but a lot of small steps in the right direction will add up to one big step. Educating the next generation in the responsible re-use of bags, Envirosax Kids will help tomorrow's ...

Colouring in the Box - Advice for Office Decor

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

While nailing items to the wall in your office may not be possible I am sure my point was not lost. Unique and attractive does not always cost, and recycling is good for the enviroment. Image from Flickr

While nailing items to the wall in your office may not be possible I am sure my point was not lost. Unique and attractive does not always cost, and recycling is good for the enviroment. Image from Flickr ...

Green cars get ready for take-off

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

Remember the days when hybrid cars and hydrogen fuel cells seemed like little more than a mythical vision of the space age? Now they’ve come to fruition perhaps we should not be so quick to mock the latest inventions - even if the

Remember the days when hybrid cars and hydrogen fuel cells seemed like little more than a mythical vision of the space age? Now they’ve come to fruition perhaps we should not be so quick to mock the latest inventions - even if the ...

Freestyle Calendar: No, Not That Indy Film - Ohio Independent Film

Posted by krieck on May 6, 2008

Global warming strikes again? Actually, it merely reflects the OIFF moving from its accustomed November time slot to May. Most of the international shorts, features, live-action, animation, special presentations and filmmaker Q&As still

Global warming strikes again? Actually, it merely reflects the OIFF moving from its accustomed November time slot to May. Most of the international shorts, features, live-action, animation, special presentations and filmmaker Q&As still ...