With the demise of the American car industry such as it is now, manufacturers are looking for the next thing on the horizon to keep their companies out of bankruptcy. It would appear hydrogen powered vehicles are fitting the bill and already there is a call to have hydrogen powered vehicles replace those running on [...]

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Should there be a discussion of old school energy policy – conservation – saving the forests in the 19th century and also the use of at-home means of cutting back? In the past it was considered the only feasible means of reducing a household’s energy intake.
Unfortunately, even a momentary lapse in dedication to the [...]

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With so much talk about environmental responsibility, there is a recession in progress. As such, there is the question if it is true growth in renewable energy is declining? Private industry is usually the driving force behind the generation of a new technology, but at this point it is woefully absent. So, is growth in [...]

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Exploring the top five sources for renewable energy leads to an in depth examination of tidal and wave power, solar technology, wind energy, chemically derived energy and energy storage. While these are touted as the top 5 sources for renewable energy, there has not be significant fiscal backing for them which would encourage and fund [...]

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You may have heard it said, monitoring your energy use makes dollars and cents. But, did you know it also makes sense? Energy use is generally defined as the residential consumption of electricity for the sake of powering appliances and conveniences.
Yet, did you know monitoring your energy use goes far beyond just electricity? It’s [...]

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Scientists are constantly working on a non-fossil fuel transportation option. With America’s high dependence on traveling by car, there is a reason to believe they will find successful options within the next few years. The demand is certainly there so science is such to catch up eventually.
One of the newest methods involves recycling all the [...]

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Alternative fuel history dates back all the way to the early 1900s. When gasoline cars were difficult to start, electricity seemed like a great fuel alternative. Of course, history shows a solution was not available immediately then. During the 1970s, there was a large gas shortage in America. Modern alternative fuels began being considered seriously [...]

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Most of the country’s mind is on the economic plan the new President-elect is devising. However, Obama’s energy plan is also continuously getting attention from Americans. This plan outlines many things, including the goal of America being energy independent.
The plan begins by stating it provides relief to struggling families and urges Americans to work together [...]

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Americans today are more and more dependent on fossil fuels. These fuels consist of oil, coal and natural petroleum. Coming from the fossilized remains of plants and animals, it would seem these sources of energy would never run out. However, with the entire world relying heavily on fossil fuels, they will one day be depleted. [...]

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What are fossil fuels? Fossil fuels are generally such fuels as oil, natural petroleum and coal. These materials were derived from the fossilized remains of plants and animals. The United States and much of the world have relied upon these fuels for decades and more. As the years go on, the sources of these fuels [...]

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