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Why Oil Will Be With Us for a Long Time
Published on 2010-07-11 16:45:00
In a remote village beyond an unnamed hill, where the last road ended miles ago, a man picks up an earthenware bowl. He pours some refined oil into it – maybe vegetable oil, maybe palm oil. Into the oil he inserts a cotton wick, then puts a match to the wick.That lamp will shine all night long.That villager could never have gotten the same result with solar or wind – not yet, anyway. Until we find a source of energy that combines the convenience, cost and potency of oil, we'll never give up
Using Solar and Nuclear Energy Won't Cut Our Oil Bill
Published on 2010-06-26 17:48:00
A few days ago I heard a radio talk-show host say we should cut our dependence on foreign oil by using more wind, solar and nuclear power. While this is a popular notion, increasing our use of these sources will do extremely little to reduce our oil consumption.Reason: Oil-fueled power plants generate less than 1% of U.S. electricity. Most of our power is produced from domestic fossil fuels like coal and natural gas.According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in the 12 months ending
Some Chevrolet Volt Owners May Get 240-volt Charging Stations
Published on 2010-06-19 13:12:00
When the Chevrolet Volt goes on sale later this year as a 2011 model, about 4,400 owners will be eligible for free 240-volt charging stations. The stations will be funded by federal stimulus money through a program administered by the U.S. Department of Energy.240-volt charging stations recharge the car in about 4 hours. Standard household 120-volt outlets take about twice as long to recharge the Volt.The Chevrolet Volt can travel 40 miles on electrical power alone. When the electricity runs out
