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Going Green is Not As Hard As You Might Think
Posted by admin in General News on November 29th, 2009
Going Green is Not As Hard As You Might Think
By Anita Burnett
Going Green is not something that happens overnight. It’s a laid out plan on how each and every one of us must think green whenever we can.
Gone are the days when you left it up to the other guy. You and I are the other guy. Start Simple. That’s the Plan. Included are some small steps that you can take that don’t cost anything (other than effort).
The key to going green is to take it slow. Most people have given some amount of thought to living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, but frequently become overwhelmed as where to start so they delay taking that first step.
Success is obtained by forming a plan that can be executed over time. Try to make one or two changes ever 30 - 60 days so you allow it to become habit before taking on the next steps. For anything to become a “habit” you must repeat the step for up to six weeks. Then it becomes natural, and you do it without thought.
It’s like learning to turn out the lights when you leave a room or turn off the TV that no one is watching. Read the rest of this entry »
Think Green
Posted by admin in General News on November 28th, 2009
Think Green
By Ron D Obed
“Think green” is not just a saying anymore it is real and will continue growing throughout the new decade. As our energy bills keep sky rocketing and our uncertain economy keeps us guessing, the one fact remains we cannot ignore our energy budgets. We must act now, and act fast. There is hope. We have choices, and going green is the right choice. The choice we all must make, what better way to start than by thinking green, right in your own home or office.
Most people still want to reap the benefits of living a modern lifestyle, where the use of consumable energy enhances and betters our lives. After all we don’t want to have to go down down to the river to wash our clothes, or run to the nearest well for our drinking water.
To be classified as “Thinking Green” should mean a willingness to take measures into our own hands. We most continue to do our part to stay below what the average consumer uses for energy consumption.
Making use of currently available and soon to be discovered technologies provides alternatives for the everyday consumer. Does having a green home or office really matter to the environment? Read the rest of this entry »
Norwegian Think Car to be manufactured in Portland, OR?
Posted by Jeffrey in General News, Green Cars on May 28th, 2009
I like to think of the Pacific Northwest as leaders in the green vehicle movement. Soon, we may have Norwegian’s Think! EV built in Portland to give us some serious green credibility.
Reports began in April that Think North America could use an old Freightliners plant in Portland, OR to bring it’s small EV to the United States. The move would not only provide about 900 jobs to the area, but Oregon seems keen on using the partnership to explore building an EV infrastructure with charging stations. (Think is also talking with several other states, so no final decision has been made yet.)
What is Th!nk?
From the official Th!nk city page:
TH!NK city demands very little of you. In fact, not much more than a mobile phone. Just an overnight power top-up, and it’s ready to go in the morning.
TH!NK city is a modern urban car. With zero local emissions and an energy efficiency three times that of a traditional combustion engine car, it is a car for the environment. And it is a fun car for you. A choice of sodium or lithium batteries allows you to accommodate your car to your driving style, travelling up to 180 kilometres in one charge, with a top speed of 100km/h. Driving a silent car will give you a totally new experience.
It is a 100% electric vehicle that is currently being sold in Europe. It’s a two-seater, but has the option for two more smaller back seats. It is not only safe, but is made in an evironmentally-responsible manner, and it is made to be recycled at the end of its life. (Full specifications here.)
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