Part 1 of Neil Young's keynote address from the Driving Green Performance Seminar at the SEMA convention in Las Vegas, Nov. 2, 2010. In this series of videos, Neil explains the Lincvolt project, the technologies used and created in the development of the car and unveils Lincvolt for the SEMA community. Lincvolt is the world's first Micro-Turbine powered Bio-Electro-Cruiser. She draws her power from a Bio-Diesel fueled Capstone Microturbine generator, and a UQM 150KW prime mover and super-safe Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. In 2007, Young assembled a team to modify his 1959 Lincoln Continental to enable it to run on electricity. The goal was to inspire a generation by creating a clean automobile propulsion technology that serves the needs of the 21st century, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to a new low while delivering performance that is a reflection of the driver's spirit. By creating and demonstrating this new clean power technology, Lincvolt hopes to show a way to reduce the demand for petro-fuels enough to eliminate the need for war over energy supplies, thereby enhancing the security of the USA and other nations throughout the world. For more information, visit: www.lincvolt.com Video Rating: 5 / 5
Scenes from the annual event during Nimbin MardiGrass, Cannabis law reform rally and gathering, held on the first weekend of May each year until prohibition ends. Find details of the next protest rally at; NimbinMardiGrass.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
My family has been attempting, over the past years, to lower the price of the gasoline that we use in the diesel-powered truck, or to somehow decrease the overall gasoline expense. However, we didn't know how. The best choice is the h2o for gas technology.
This is a good choice for trading our present diesel truck for gas model.
We really like the room in our large semi truck and the fact that we can haul a good load of firewood with it too. As a result, going more compact just wasn't an option for us.
The semi truck was basically new, so there was no require to trade it in for a gasoline automobile. It doesn't make feeling and fuel is fairly much the exact same cost as diesel-powered as well. Our real motivation for gasoilne was that we can converted little automobile to a hybrid lately but not an electric gasoline combine, it is a h2o combine. It was a fantastic undertaking that will turned out nicely with an improve in over 40% of mileage of gasoline.
Would it be feasible to accomplish this with the diesel truck? It truly could be feasible that we could create a truck that was 'water for diesel'. I remembered reading that the water for gas car technology can be used for diesel engines too. I believe it was on the 'water car' frameworks we had seen the yr prior to.
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The author's answer to 'water car' was quick to come as this kind of technologies had much more success with engines run on diesel-powered.
Our semi truck could become a Water for Diesel Truck. As it was not a lot of trouble or time to transform the automobile, we started converting our semi truck to 1 that ran on diesel-powered-water fuel. After the conversion we had been excited to discover our gasoline mileage experienced improved by a staggering 48% - nearly doubled. It was a really good start, but it wasn't the end by a longshot.
A good friend of ours advised we try utilizing bio diesel-powered in mixture with the h2o gasoline technologies to decrease our overall gasoline expenses even much more. Our family started doing regular weekly pickups of utilized vegetable oil from nearby restaurants the next 7 days.
When we collected about 60 gallons of oil we purchased low price plans on how to make biodiesel. It is 1 of the greatest alternative power choice. Are calculation exhibits that a gallon of gasoline only price us 45 cents to make it. Unbelievable!
We made 20 gallon batches of biodiesel then we suspended them about 5 feet up utilizing 55 gallon drums.
Just perfect. Fill 'er' up has used on a whole new meaning now. The h2o and biodiesel for gas automobile technologies is surprising in reducing the price from $ ninety to a 7 days.
The strategies for each were very reasonable, the h2o for gasoline guide is about or so I believe for those who are interested and the bio diesel-powered guide is only $ twenty. That's not bad given that it's helped us conserve lots much more cash than that.
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Spectacular scenes from the worldwide protest on Saturday May 1st as the BIG JOINT and thousands of people gather for the Kombi Konvoy and the 'Mass Enlightenment' during the MardiGrass law reform rally in Nimbin. One of over 300 cities around the world who protest against the laws on Cannabis or marijuana, on the same day each year. The camera captures the action from the roof of the museum with commentary from Max Stone. Video Rating: 4 / 5
The energy produced by direct combustion process is heat and steam. Despite its apparent simplicity, direct combustion is a complex process from a technological point of view. High reaction rates and high heat release and many reactants and reaction schemes are involved. In order to analyze the combustion process a division is made between the place where the biomass fuel is burned (the furnace) and the place where the heat from the flue gas is exchanged for a process medium or energy carrier (the heat exchanger). The basic process flow diagram for direct combustion is shown in the following picture Figure 2 Principal scheme of direct combustion system Proper designed industrial biomass combustion facilities can burn all type of above listed biomass fuel. In combustion process, volatile hydrocarbons (CxHy) are formed and burned in a hot combustion zone. Combustion technologies convert biomass fuels into several forms of useful energy for commercial and/or industrial uses. In a furnace, the biomass fuel converted via combustion process into heat energy. The heat energy is released in form of hot gases to heat exchanger that switches thermal energy from the hot gases to the process medium (steam, hot water or hot air). The efficiency of the furnace is defined as follows: Depending on the wet Low Heating Value (LHV) of received biomass fuel, typical combustion efficiencies varies in the range of 65% in poorly designed furnaces up to 99% in high sophisticated, well maintained and perfectly insulated combustion systems. In single statement, the combustion efficiency is mainly determined by the completeness of the combustion process (i.e. the extent to which the combustible biomass particles are burned) and the heat losses from the furnace. Direct combustion systems are of either fixed bed or fluidized-bed systems. Fixed-bed systems are basically distinguished by types of grates and the way the biomass fuel is supplied to or transported through the furnace. In stationary or travelling grate combustor, a manual or automatic feeder distributes the fuel onto a grate, where the fuel burns. Combustion air enters from below the grate. In the stationary grate design, ashes fall into a pit for collection. In contrast, a travelling grate system has a moving grate that drops the ash into a hopper. Fluidized-Bed Combustors (FBC) burn biomass fuel in a hot bed of granular, noncombustible material, such as sand, limestone, or other. Injection of air into the bed creates turbulence resembling a boiling liquid. The turbulence distributes and suspends the fuel. This design increases heat transfer and allows for operating temperatures below 970°C, reducing NOx emissions. Depending on the air velocity, a bubbling fluidized bed or circulating fluidized bed is created. The most important advantages (comparing to fixed bed systems) of fluidized-bed combustion system are: • Flexibility to changes in biomass fuel properties, sizes and shapes; • Acceptance of biomass fuel moisture content up to 60%; • Can handle high-ash fuels and agricultural biomass residue (>50%); • Compact construction with high heat exchange and reaction rates; • Low NOx emissions; • Low excess air factor, below 1.2 to 1.4, resulting in low heat losses from flue gas. Additional factor that determines the system efficiency is the efficiency of the heat exchanger, which is defined as follows: Typical heat exchanger efficiencies based on biomass LHV range between 60% and 95%, mainly depending on design and kind of operation and maintenance. The main losses are in the hot flue gas exiting from the stack. In the industrial practice, the furnace and heat exchanger form together biomass-fired boiler unit. The boiler is a more adaptable direct combustion technology because the boiler transfers the heat of combustion directly into the process medium. Overall boiler efficiency is defined as follows: ?BOILER = ?COMBUSTION x ?HEAT EXCHANGER Overall boiler efficiency varies between 50% and 95%. Very common and most efficient are biomass systems with direct combustion for electrical power generation and co-generation. Such system can achieve an overall efficiency between 30% (power generation systems) and 85% (co-generation systems). Two cycles are possible for combining electric power generation with process steam production. Steam can be used in process first and then re-routed through a steam turbine to generate electric power. This arrangement is called a bottoming cycle. In the alternate cycle, steam from the boiler passes first through a steam turbine to produce electric power. More efficient co-generation system based on above shown steam cycle is very easy to design. Instead of condensing steam turbine a backpressure steam turbine can be applied, delivering steam at required process conditions. Another possibility is a combination of condensing steam turbine with controlled steam extraction facilities. This alternative offers maximum flexibility, i.e. during low process steam demand period maximum electric power can be generated. Up to the present time, many biomass fired co-generation power plants have been built worldwide, replacing low efficient heat-only boilers. Biomass gasification is other thermo chemical conversion process utilizing the following major feedstock: • Wood • Agricultural waste • Municipal solid waste Chemical process of gasification means the thermal decomposition of hydrocarbons from biomass in a reducing (oxygen-deficient) atmosphere. The process usually takes place at about 850ºC. Because the injected air prevents the ash from melting, steam injection is not always required. A biomass gasifier can operate under atmospheric pressure or elevated pressure. If the fuel gas is generated for combustion in the gas turbine the pressure of gasification is always super-atmospheric. The resulting gas product, the syngas, contains combustible gases – hydrogen (H2) and carbon monoxide (CO) as the main constituents. By-products are liquids and tars, charcoal and mineral matter (ash or slag). Reducing atmosphere of the gasification stage means that only 20% to 40% of stochiometric amount of oxygen (O2) related to a complete combustion enters the reaction. This is enough to cover the heat energy necessary for a complete gasification. Say in other words, the system is autothermic. It creates sensible heat necessary to complete gasification from its own internal resources. Prevailing chemical reactions are listed in Table 2, where the following main three gasification stages are described. Stage I Gasification process starts as autothermal heating of the reaction mixture. The necessary heat for this process is covered by the initial oxidation exothermic reactions by combustion of a part of the fuel . Stage II In the second – pyrolysis stage, combustion gases are pyrolyzed by being passed through a bed of fuel at high temperature. Heavier biomass molecules distillate into medium weight organic molecules and CO2, through reactions In this stage, tar and char are also produced. Stage III Initial products of combustion, carbon dioxide (CO2) and (H2O) are reconverted by reduction reaction to carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4). These are the main combustible components of syngas. These reactions, not necessarily related to reduction, occurre at high temperature. Gasification reactions , most important for the final quality (heating value) of syngas, take place in the reduction zone of the gasifier. Heat consumption prevails in this stage and the gas temperature will therefore decrease. Tar is mainly gasified, while char, depending upon the technology used, can be significantly "burned" through reactions and reducing the concentration of particulates in the product.
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Article by Thomas Jones
Shopping for a hybrid car is quite different from shopping for a regular car. You know that the hybrid will be easy on your budget and great for the environment but what else do you need to ask yourself? Here is a list of questions you need to answer to be able to find your ideal hybrid car.
Do you drive mostly on the highway or do you stick to city roads more? Many hybrids are great for highway driving but others are better when it comes to city roads. Figuring out what kind of driver you are is key to picking the right hybrid to meet your needs.
Do you need to save a lot of gas? The Honda Civic and the Toyota Prius hybrids are both excellent hybrids when it comes to saving a lot of gas. There are also many others who will run a close second to these cars.
Ar you interested in a sedan or would you rather have an SUV? As of today the hybrid car buyer is limited to one or the other but come the year 2009 you will also be able to choose from a full-sized pickup truck. Both the Chevy Silverado and the GM Sierra will be available in a hybrid.
Do you require a lot of space? Once you start shopping for a hybrid you will notice that many of the cars that were once roomier in a regular car are not as large on the interior now that they are a hybrid. If you require a lot of room you might want to make sure you throughly check to see if the hybrid you want has enough leg and head room to accommodate you comfortably. Don’t forget to think about traveling. Many new hybrids are short on storage space.
Are you interested in a hybrid that is less or more dependent on it’s battery pack? With hybrid cars some use the battery pack more than others will. They have the ability to switch from the gas engine while coasting or at very low speeds. If your interested in a hybrid like this then the Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius or even the Honda Civic is the one to check out.
Do you have the ability to pay for a hybrid? Hybrid cars cost more than regular cars by about ,000 to ,000. This increase can greatly effect what cars you are able to afford and whether you can have any extras.
Did you know you can receive a tax credit from purchasing a hybrid? The New Energy tax credit is give when less than 60,000 units of any hybrid have been sold. This credit is up to ,400. Once 60,00 units have sold the government will begin reducing the credit. Ask your dealer for more information.
People buy hybrid cars for many reasons. Once you have decided why your purchasing a hybrid it will make the choice in which hybrid to purchase that much easier.
Part 2 of Neil Young's keynote address from the Driving Green Performance Seminar at the SEMA convention in Las Vegas, Nov. 2, 2010. In this series of videos, Neil explains the Lincvolt project, the technologies used and created in the development of the car and unveils Lincvolt for the SEMA community. Lincvolt is the world's first Micro-Turbine powered Bio-Electro-Cruiser. She draws her power from a Bio-Diesel fueled Capstone Microturbine generator, and a UQM 150KW prime mover and super-safe Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. In 2007, Young assembled a team to modify his 1959 Lincoln Continental to enable it to run on electricity. The goal was to inspire a generation by creating a clean automobile propulsion technology that serves the needs of the 21st century, reduce greenhouse gas emissions to a new low while delivering performance that is a reflection of the driver's spirit. By creating and demonstrating this new clean power technology, Lincvolt hopes to show a way to reduce the demand for petro-fuels enough to eliminate the need for war over energy supplies, thereby enhancing the security of the USA and other nations throughout the world. For more information, visit: www.lincvolt.com Video Rating: 5 / 5
Bio diesel equipment is required to produce the fuel. And there is some small scale equipment that will make our bio diesel preparation much easy.
Bio diesel equipment is long lasting and offers high quality performance. This equipment has the capability of producing bio diesel from various oils like soya oil, rice bran oil, palm oil and so on. The large equipments use continuous flow technologies so that you can operate the machine without any interruption.
You can get safest bio diesel processing equipment from EZ bio diesel company products. The installation procedure is simple. It includes premium quality filter which filters the by products and waste materials from the bio diesel.
Modular bio diesel equipment can be used in extracting bio diesel from waste vegetable oils or even fresh vegetable oils. You can take up to 400 gallons of oil per batch. These equipments are cost effective. You have to spend little on electricity bill. These are high quality products and so they will need less maintenance.
Small and medium sized bio diesel processing equipment pieces are ideal for home brewers. They require less space and you can install them easily. You need not require any lump sum investment. The cost of these equipment is considerably low.
There are varieties of bio diesel processing equipment. You can select one according to your budget and requirement. The fully automated equipment is designed to occupy less space. This equipment includes pre heaters. The purification process is carried on separate cylindrical container. So you need not use any filtration medium. Glycerin discharge is removed by the equipment separately. For this it has provision called Auto glycerin removal.
The automated bio diesel processors are easy to use. You can use the push buttons to operate. The automated equipment comes in two varieties. They are partial automated processor and fully automated processor. In fully automated machine you just add the ingredients like vegetable oil and then switch on the button. That's all. This is very easy and you will not need any knowledge to operate the machine.
The fully automated bio diesel processor even does not require you to transfer the contents to wash tank. It has built in monitoring controller and fault protection capacity. It is made up of high quality stainless steel. The machine is custom made and is prepared with sufficient care.
Other machines include several other processes like turning the valves, mixing chemicals, setting timers and other number o work required. You will have to use number of employees in this process. But the fully automated bio diesel processor is simply easy. Just press the button and walk away from there. You need not even set the timer. Once the process is completed it will alarm you.
Bio pro 190 is a fully automated bio diesel processing equipment that you can operate simply like a washing machine or mixer. The fault protection mechanism helps you to detect any faults in the mixture. SO you can stay free now. Washing the machine is a troublesome process. But in Bio pro 190 you just remove glycerin and press wash button. The machine will automatically wash itself. It is user friendly as it is easy to use and operate.
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Hybrid cars are generally a combination of gasoline and electric engines. The gasoline engine remains the same as a regular car engine and requires similar parts whereas the most important part of the electric part of the car is the battery pack. This is also the most expensive bit which is the reason it has a lifetime warranty of 8 years as this is expected to be the average lifespan of a car.
Hybrid batteries need not be disposed of but should instead be recycled. Most manufacturers offer a discount on a new battery with the return of the old one. Others will let you claim a certain amount by returning the car battery. The hybrid electric motor will only run when the battery is charged though. If the battery dies, the control unit present in every hybrid car will shift the control from electric to gasoline. The car will now be driven only on gasoline and you may need to spend significantly more on fuel.
The hybrid electric battery can either run on the charge already in it or on the charge it gains during braking. A generator is used for this purpose and every time the vehicle brakes, the batteries get charged. In general, you don't need to worry about your hybrid car battery as it typically outlasts its lifetime. Most regular car batteries need replacing every 3-4 years but these batteries have a warranty for as much as 10 years. You can also get extended warranties if you want to be on the extra safe side.
When the batteries were tested at 160,000 miles, they still proved to give the same performance as when they were new. These battery packs have a lot of modules within them. So if the battery doesn't seem to be itself or if you find that it runs out very quickly, you can get it checked and replace the faulty module. If ever you replace the battery, always go for the same manufacturer for the best results. Spend wisely and let a professional do the replacement as he can do a check on the related parts as well while he is at it. If you know your way around hybrid car parts and are good with tools, you can study the manual and do the replacement yourself.
Some people worry that hybrid battery replacement will cost them a lot down the line. If this is the reason you are passing up a hybrid car, you should rethink. Hybrid cars perform really well on the road and help you save big on gas. There will always be people telling you about the negative points about every product but you should know that the battery packs last for a very long time and should not be a deciding factor. Some hybrid cars have been on the road for almost ten years now without any battery issues yet - which should tell you a lot about the quality of these batteries.
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Article by Kadence Buchanan
You may have seen one zipping past you in the high occupancy lane, a lone driver at the wheel. It's a gasoline-electric hybrid car and driving in the HOV lane is just one of the benefits of ownership in many states. But what is a hybrid? How does it work? Is it the right car for you and your family?
A hybrid car has a both a gasoline engine and a battery. The battery is recharged by energy from the gasoline engine that would normally be lost during braking or decelerating. The car uses either the battery or the gasoline engine depending on several factors including how fast the car is traveling. Sometimes, both will work together to provide an extra boost of power without using too much extra fuel.
The result of this technology is cars that get significantly better gas mileage and produce less carbon dioxide emissions that traditional gasoline powered cars. For example, according to Honda, the 2006 Civic Hybrid gets 50 miles to the gallon on the highway, 14 miles to the gallon better than the 2003 regular Civic. When driven the national average of 12,000 miles, that represents a savings of 69 gallons of gas and 258 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.
In the early days of hybrid cars, there were few models to choose from. People desiring to purchase a hybrid car were stuck in tiny cars with little cargo space. Today, however, manufacturers produce hybrid cars and light trucks in nearly every category including family-sized sedans, sport utility vehicles and minivans. The smallest cars still get the best gas mileage, but larger hybrids consistently outperform their regular siblings in gas mileage and carbon dioxide emissions.
Unfortunately, hybrid cars cost more than regular models. In the case of the 2006 Honda Civic, the hybrid model costs almost ,000 more than the regular model. Congress passed a law providing tax credits for hybrid car owners that took effect on January 1, 2006 that would save the buyer of a 2006 Civic Hybrid ,100. It would take several years to break even on the purchase of a hybrid counting gasoline savings alone. However, many hybrid owners are as dedicated to the environmental benefits of driving a hybrid as they are to the money they save.
One of the fears when hybrid cars first became available was that maintenance and insurance costs would be prohibitive. Research has shown that regular maintenance costs for hybrid vehicles are no higher than for regular vehicles. Additionally, hybrid car owners are less likely to be involved in accidents and some insurance companies have begun offering discounts to hybrid car owners.
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2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Sedan Sold for $ 1.24 by Paragon Honda and Rockybid
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