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21st Century Hybrid Car and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology Assessment, Report for the Department of Energy: Series on Renewable Energy, Biofuels, Bioenergy, and Biobased Products
This important printed report provides a guide to the development of viable hybrid electric vehicles. The report, entitled Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology Assessment: Methodology, Analytical Issues, and Interim Results, was written by the Center for Transportation Research, Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory and was sponsored by the United States Department of Energy. At What Types of Vehicles Are We Looking? * What Is a Vehicle? * Hybrid-Electric Vehicles: Theory and Design * Energy Use in Conventional Vehicles * Energy Savings Potential of Hybrid Drivetrains * Emissions Trade-Offs * Elements of Hybrid Design * Parallel Hybrids * Series Hybrids * Component Sizing * A Dated "Thermostat" Concept * Grid-Independent Hyb
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Until some years back, the use of renewable
alternative energy wasn't too well known. With time, as the danger of exhausting fossil fuels became a reality, science discovered the use of renewable alternative energy as en excellent way to fuel the energy needs of mankind. As a result, you can observe the use of solar energy, wind energy, water energy and so on, powering the energy needs.
All of this doesn't come with its benefits tied in. The best deal with renewable alternative energy is that you have many ways and methods of processing energy.
Here are the 5 top benefits of using renewable alternative energy
1. Elimination of solid waste – Every household delivers its share of household waste. By processing this household waste to generate energy, you could take care of a major environmental concern. By doing this, you ensure a clean environment and the dual benefit of generating energy from waste materials also ties in.
2. These energy sources would never exhaust – Unlike coal, petrol and oil which are known to get exhausted with time, alternative energy sources would never run out of stock. For example, the odds of sun losing its heat, is extremely low.
3. Local production means energy at lower prices – If the developments in some countries could change the fortunes of petrol and oil prices, price changes due to uncontrollable factors is minimized with alternative energy methods. One can generate energy through this method, locally, which means the energy prices would now no longer have to depend on global conditions.
4. Domestic demand meets domestic supply – For example, a society needs 100 MW of surplus power. To meet this power demand, the society could ask their city administration to provide them with surplus power. Alternatively, they could set up a solar power generator and work on self-providing energy.
5. A clean future for mankind – The fact that fossil fuels when burnt or used, release toxic and poisonous gases like Carbon Monoxide, Lead Oxide and so on means they wouldn't be ideal for use, especially in the longer run. The good news is that with alternative energy, you wouldn't have to encounter any such disadvantage.
Out of every 4 individuals, 2 think of using renewable sources of energy for their energy and power needs. This indeed is a good enough transition in the minds of people, but considering the increased emphasis on global warming and pollution due to greenhouse gases, this percentage can only be seen going up.
Daisy P is an ardent supporter of renewable energy solutions and has championed the cause at various levels. She has also supported various alternative energy projects. Additionally, she is also an ardent writer on the latest happenings in the domain of alternative energy. Visit Clean Technology website to know more about the latest industry updates and events in the clean technology domain.
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Production of bio-fuels by high temperature pyrolysis of sewage sludge using conventional and microwave heating [An article from: Bioresource Technology]
This digital document is a journal article from Bioresource Technology, published by Elsevier in 2006. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Description:
The pyrolysis of sewage sludge was investigated using microwave and electrical ovens as the sources of heat, and graphite and char as microwave absorbers. The main objective of this work was to maximize the gas yield and to assess its quality as a fuel and as a source of hydrogen or syngas (H"2+CO). Both gases were produced in a higher proportion by microwave pyrolysis than by conventional pyrolysis, with a maximum value of 38% for H"2 and 66% for H"2+CO. The oil
GreenTechInvestor.com Virtual Green Technology Stock Challenge - Top Five Investors Race to Win the ZAP Electric Car
Point Roberts, WA/ Delta, B.C. (PRWEB) July 9, 2006
Green technology investor portals http://www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com™ and http://www.GreenTechInvestor.com “The Ultimate Green Tech Investor Virtual Stock Trading Contest”, name the top five leaders at the time of this release: amazzotta, Blake, Badcat, Simeron and IMTIAZ AHMED, as they challenge other green investors trading skills and knowledge. The contest gives investors and industry access to the most comprehensive online directory of green and renewable technology stocks currently available.
Investors can submit stocks not currently listed if they are appropriate for the renewable, green and environmental sectors.
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Ninth Annual San Francisco Cleantech Forum Opens March 14th, Exploring How Data and Information Technology will Drive the Future Cleantech Economy
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 8, 2011
The ninth annual Cleantech Forum San Francisco, hosted by Cleantech Group, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel March 14-16, 2011. The longest-running and largest annual assembly of global leaders of the clean technology sector, Cleantech Forum San Francisco will unite corporate executives, investors, startups and policy makers to explore the expanding opportunities and critical challenges at the nexus of cleantech and information technology (IT). More than 700 clean technology leaders from over twenty-five countries and thirty-five states have already registered to attend the forum.
As the industry’s most recognized clean technology gathering, Cleantech Forum San Francisco is the flagship event produced by Cleantech Group, the leading global provider of business intelligence for companies and investors focusing on clean technology. The focus of this year’s Cleantech Forum San Francisco is “From Data to Impact: How Technology will Drive the Cleantech Economy.” Featuring more than 50 distinguished speakers, including keynotes from Jonathan Silver, Executive Director of the DOE’s Loan Programs Office, John Denniston of KPCB, Pioneer and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the forum will convene the industries top executives for a series of dynamic discussions on how the adoption of data and measurement technologies will provide the foundation for substantial growth and investment opportunities throughout the cleantech sector.
“Cleantech Group has closely followed the cleantech investment landscape for the past decade and has continues to expand the depth and breadth of our Analyst expertise. We feel quite uniquely positioned to provide insights on the convergence of IT and clean technology,” said Sheeraz Haji, CEO, Cleantech Group. “Cleantech Forum San Francisco highlights tomorrow’s investment strategies as the ability to collect, communicate and analyze vast new streams of data present both challenges and opportunities that impact cleantech deployments.”
Over the course of three days, attendees at Cleantech Forum San Francisco will attend interactive panel discussions and CEO presentations, participate in roundtable industry breakout sessions and network with hundreds of industry influencers. The Cleantech Forum also will offer the following unique exhibits and insights opportunities:
Cleantech Electric Car Show: The forum will feature the first ever all-electric car show. Attendees will be able to preview the new wave of electric cars and charging stations that are paving the way for the next generation of automobiles.
Entrepreneur Showcases: Competitively selected CEOs from across the full cleantech spectrum will present and pitch their investment opportunity; sessions are held for companies seeking Series A or Series B and C venture rounds.
Cleantech Tour of the Bay Area: This hands-on tour of the San Francisco area allows participants to see and meet local cleantech entrepreneurs in action and get a sneak peek at the City of San Francisco’s upcoming cleantech incubator.
News Announcements: Several Cleantech Forum participants, including Veolia Environnement and Deloitte, have scheduled significant announcements about their cleantech initiatives and research at the Forum.
Global Cleantech 100: This annual list of top cleantech companies will open for nomination.
Cleantech Forum San Francisco is the flagship of Cleantech Group’s research driven global events worldwide. For more information about Cleantech Forum San Francisco, or to register for the conference, visit http://events.cleantech.com/sanfrancisco/.
About Cleantech Group
Cleantech Group is a leading global source of business intelligence for companies and investors focusing on cleantech. Cleantech Group pioneered the clean technology investment category in 2002 and its heritage provides a unique vantage point that enables deep industry insights. The company’s worldwide network of investors, entrepreneurs, enterprises, service providers and others – representing more than $ 3 trillion in assets – receive access to capital, investment deal flow, networking, market leading research and data, sales leads and promotional opportunities. Cleantech Group also provides strategic research and advisory services for large corporations and governments and helps them make smart business decisions by providing clear, actionable insights into clean technology and innovation. Cleantech Group publishes leading cleantech sector industry news coverage and produces the premier Cleantech Forum events worldwide. Details at http://www.cleantech.com/.
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Breaking News! Green Energy Virtual Stock Challenge – Are you the Ultimate Green Technology Investor
Green Energy Virtual Stock Challenge - Are you the Ultimate Green Technology Investor
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C. (PRWEB) June 14, 2006
Green technology Investor portals http://www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com and http://www.GreenTechInvestor.com present “The Ultimate Green Tech Investor Virtual Stock Trading Contest” - a chance to win a ZAP (ZP) electric car or electric scooter as well as gain a valuable education on green technology over the course of this summer’s virtual trading competition.
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GreenTechInvestor.com Virtual Stock Challenge Gives Investors Access to Comprehensive Online Directory of Green Technology Stocks
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C. (PRWEB) July 2, 2006
Green technology investor portals http://www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com™ and http://www.GreenTechInvestor.com “The Ultimate Green Tech Investor Virtual Stock Trading Contest”, gives investors and industry access to the most comprehensive online directory of green and renewable technology stocks currently available. With the surge of investment in the sector as well as IPO's coming to market, retail investor interest is growing.
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Torotrak is a UK-based company that's developing a technology called a flywheel hybrid. Instead of using a big, heavy battery to store energy, the Torotrak system uses a spinning flywheel. It's simple and lightweight compared to traditional electric hybrids, and it's even going to be used in Formula One race cars. There's no word yet if any automakers are signing up, but if it starts winning races you can bet they'll be all over it.
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Following the rapid advancements of the gasoline engine, the hybrid car has become extremely popular due to its environmentally friendly proposition. A hybrid car is a means of transportation using two power sources; it uses a rechargeable energy storage system found on board and a fuelled power source as the vehicle's driving force. The hybrid car pollutes less and uses less fuel.
Tracking the Hybrid Footprints of the Future Road Warrior As early as 1899, Ferdinand Porsche have developed and led the way to the very first working hybrid-electric vehicle. Other people followed suit in Ferdinand Porsche's invention. Many people who became interested in the hybrid-vehicle concept and experimented with it. The late twentieth century saw rampant environmental pollution issues which drove car manufacturers back to the drawing boards on Hybrid Cars. The hybrid technology was mainly utilized in developing diesel-electric submarines during this interim period. The diesel-electric submarines mainly operate very much the same as a hybrid car. However, the submarines main goal was to conserve oxygen rather than spend less fuel and submarines eventually evolved to using nuclear power as a substitute for diesel.
The Hybrid Car – The Actual Account of An American First An idealistic inventor, Victor Wouk, manufactured a hybrid electric and gas motor vehicle that siphoned fuel at half the amount as practically all the other cars being built then. He built the hybrid car 30 years before the Toyota Prius! The account about the hybrid car and its inventor, who died in May, 2005, at age 86, is unfamiliar among even the most avid fans of the growing hybrid car association. In terms of hybrid car knowledge, it is in fact America that should have led all other countries. Wouk said that the government program that he developed about hybrids was unknown to everyone.
The father of the world’s first Hybrid Car, Victor Wouk founded and sold two successful electric industrialized companies in the late 1940s and 50s and in 1962 he was approach by Russell Feldman, one of the founders of Motorola, who recognized the pollution from the automobile as one of the biggest problem of the environment and he wanted to discover the possible solutions with regards to this problem. But his experiment did not work much for the possible solution. Nurturing an idea, Wouk pondered the problem throughout the 60s and ultimately reached a clever and clean solution (no pun intended). He combined the low-emission benefits of an electric car with the power of a gasoline engine to produce a hybrid vehicle.
Unfortunately, Wouk did not get any response to his ideas for creating a hybrid car; and instead became heavily criticized for not believing in a full-electric system. Charlie Rosen, who shared his belief about hybrid cars, gave him the chance to prove his ideas of creating the hybrid car as one of the solution to the rapid health cost of automobile pollution.
And hence, we see the impressive capabilities of the invention of Wouk - the Hybrid Cars, is now in the mainstream role of helping to generate less fuel consumption and air pollution.
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