Archive for February, 2011

mccains vs. obama?

both candidates have their own opinion on what to do about the current energy crisis in america, but why cant american combine the two policies. Mccain and republicans want more drilling and obama and democrats want alternative energy sources. Obama always blast mccain for wanting off shore drilling which will take 5-7 years to get oil from off shore into [...]

How much installed solar capacity is needed to completely power a 100% electric car ?

Assuming the solar panels are not connected to the power grid, and assuming an average number of miles traveled per year (say 12,000), and without discussing battery, motor, range or other issues – but assuming it’s 100% electric (not a hybrid), and assuming plenty of sun location, how many watts of installed solar capacity is needed to power the [...]

Does anyone know what will?

Does anyone know what will happen when the Carbon tax goes into law? From what I have read and heard the Carbon tax will not only double the electric cost. It will also double the price of fuel to operate your vehicles. So if your electric bill is $200.00 a month it will be $400.00 a month after. Gasoline [...]

Google
Web selftan.org.uk