Solar Powers more Vehicles as Gasoline use Drops

Solar is powering more vehicles. American’s have reduced their use of petroleum 5 percent this year. So far, petroleum reduction is the result of fewer miles traveled solo as people cut travel to deal with high gas prices and a slowing economy. At the Solar Power International conference, one notable area of growth is solar covered parking structures with vehicle charging – a cool solution for a planet that is getting hotter.

Written on October 20, 2008 | Posted in Clean Fleet Articles, Renewables | 2 Comments

Plug-in Hybrid

Get 100 miles per gallon (mpg) in your next car. If you are now only getting 20 mpg, getting 100 mpg would cut your gasoline bill 80%. Several future plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) will get over 100 mpg. If you own a Toyota Prius you can buy a conversion kit today and make your car a plug-in hybrid.

Written on August 15, 2006 | Posted in Clean Fleet Articles, Hybrid Vehicles, Passenger, Plug-In Hybrids | No Comment

Ten Ways to Save Gasoline and Diesel

Everyone can make a difference in achieving energy independence and a more healthy future. Consider these ten technologies the next time you select a vehicle for your fleet or personal use.

Written on June 6, 2006 | Posted in Clean Fleet Articles, Hybrid Vehicles | No Comment

Torrance

There is uproar over the cost of gasoline. Congress is threatening a windfall tax on oil companies. State governments are suing. Even former oilman President George Bush announced that “we are addicted to oil.”

Written on June 1, 2006 | Posted in Cities, Clean Fleet Articles, Hydrogen | No Comment
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