Unplugged Living

July 19th, 2007

Money From Wind Power, Says Rural Residents

In the Lower Arkansas Valley, you would notice that the wind is just oh so powerful. And because of this, the residents have decided to take advantage of their situation. Now, you would find quite a number of wind turbines whirring around as each gust of wind blows through the area.
For some, it may seem […]

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July 18th, 2007

Porsche 914 Goes Electric, Thanks To MIT Studes

A group of MIT Students went out of their usual stuff and converted a very ordinary Porsche 914 into something totally electrifying. They did this by making the vehicle into an electric powered one.
News from the school did say that they are doing such “To demonstrate the viability of advanced electric vehicle technology and to […]

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July 17th, 2007

When Musicians Turn Green

Spinner did take out quite an interesting list just lately. This is about the top green musicians and just what makes them the best in being green. According to the writers of the list, these who are included on the list simply have gone beyond the usual efforts to keep our planet green.

Dave Matthews Band […]

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July 16th, 2007

Not All Americans Recycle

The range of the campaign for recycling in the US may be that huge but not all Americans are doing their share in recycling. This is according to a poll done by Harris Poll where they surveyed and interviewed some respondents. Here are some of the stats:

77% elder Americans recycle at home
23% do not recycle. […]

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July 14th, 2007

Waiting For Electric Mini Cooper

I am totally interested to see just how the new electric Mini Cooper is going to be accepted and welcomed by the auto society. After all, this vehicle was not designed to come as an electric version by its creator - it was the partnership of Hybrid Technologies and NASA that made this vehicle possible.
How […]

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July 13th, 2007

Where To Recycle Old Fluorescent Bulbs

If you live in Utah or near the area, you may want to read this entry to the very end. You see, I have read some news about officials from the Salt Lake County - they are planning on creating recycling spots for your old fluorescent bulbs.
Here is the list of areas where you can […]

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July 12th, 2007

More ZAP Electric Cars & Trucks Delivered

With the passing of time, many people now do see the benefits that we all could get out of using electric cars and trucks. And this has most certainly been reflected in the number of sales that ZAP has been experiencing. In fact, just recently, they have delivered over 500 units already.
Its electric vehicles are […]

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July 11th, 2007

Would The Electric Jeepneys Take Over The Reign of Conventional Ones?

I just could not get over the hype created by these electric jeepneys (or the e-jeeps). After all, it looks like it is going to help out the people save much and also assist the environment in getting better. It is also considered to be the vehicle that would revolutionize the colorful Philippine transportation icon.
Von […]

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July 10th, 2007

Spice Girls Tour, Said To Be Unfriendly To Nature

Those who loved the Spice Girls during their heyday may be so happy to learn that the girls are having a reunion and they would be spending it touring some countries to give joy and music to their fans. As hyped as the event is going to be, those on the green side are saying […]

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July 9th, 2007

More On The e-Jeep

The Philippine jeepney begun when the US Army vehicles were left in the country. Now, it has come a long way and now comes as an electric vehicle. The e-Jeeps which can be found in Makati City are all designed in the Philippines although they were manufactured and completed in China.
Athena Ronquillo is the founder […]

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