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Your Set-Top Box Is Murdering Your Electric Bill. Here's What You Can Do
Comcast HD/DVR BoxComcastA study says your DVR and cable box draws more power than your fridge or air conditioner A recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) made headlines when it...
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Automatic Streetlamps Switch On When Cars Pass, Switch Off When Traffic Ceases
Streetlampkevinspencer via FlickrIn a huge city, lighting the streets is a necessary but pricey precaution. Pedestrians and motorists are no doubt safer when streetlamps, not just car headlights,...
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In Which We Discover the Nuances of Efficient Driving
Open RoadSnapshot taken on July 1, 2011 as the team passed their 2,000 mile mark.Pierce Hoover, taken with the Sony NEX-5Always remember to check tire pressure. ALWAYS On July 1, we passed the...
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In Which We Examine the Value of Trains and Cars
Train in KansasWhile passing a train in eastern Kansas, Pierce and Nash debate the future of energy efficient transportation, and discover that freight trains like this can be quite fuel efficient on a...
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In Which We Ponder the Future of Small American Towns
Deserted DowntownPictured is Florence, Kansas. One of the many small towns that Pierce and Nash passed through as they traveled west toward the Pacific.Pierce Hoover, taken with the Sony NEX-5We could...
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In Which We Battle the Obstacles of Range and Recharge Times
Street ChargingIn small town USA our vehicle is pictured charging alongside the locals.Pierce Hoover, taken with the Sony NEX-5There are two challenges that pure electric vehicles will have to overcome...
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In Which We Ponder the Trap of "Something for Nothing" Thinking
Something For NothingA close up of the chain found on the EcoTour's vehicle. The chain is used to help the motor, not recharge the battery.Pierce Hoover, taken with the Sony NEX-5If you want the...
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In Which We Rely on the Kindness (and Electricity) of Remote Western Strangers
No GasAs Pierce and Nash moved into more remote areas of the country, an electric powered vehicle had more refueling options than a gas or diesel powered vehicle.Pierce Hoover, taken with the Sony...
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In Which We Admire the Consistency of Our Electric Motor
High Altitude PowerFather and son duo pictured at the Hoosier Pass in central Colorado.Taken with the Sony NEX-5Our tiny EV may not be the strongest car on the road, but it may well be one of the most...
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In Which We Conclude Our Trip
Street ParkingPierce Hoover, taken with the Sony NEX-5With introspective retrospection, we consider the effects of our trip on transportation in this country On August 11, my son and I completed our...
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"Boozer" the Electric Car Smashes Distance Record, Driving 1,000 Miles on a...
SchluckspechtThe Schluckspecht E drove 1,013.8 miles on a single charge.Schluckspecht.netA German car nicknamed "heavy drinker" or "boozer" has set a new record for electric vehicle stamina: 1,013...
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iPod Creator Introduces Cute Home Thermostat That Learns Your Habits
Nest ThermostatNest programs itself based on your habits, and even tells you how long it will take for your home to reach the desired temperature.NestCan an ex-Apple creative do what Microsoft and...
View ArticleStartup Harvests Otherwise Wasted Lithium From Geothermal Power Plants
Portable electronics and electric cars both need a steady supply of lithium, and while the world has plenty of it (at least for the foreseeable future), hardly any is produced in the U.S. That is about...
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The Electric-Car Movement Enters A Quiet, Crucial Phase
Electric-CarAlison SeifferThe transition from novelty to normality Early this year, when it became clear that the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf had missed their 2011 sales targets, critics declared...
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We've Finally Figured Out What Makes LED Bulbs So Inefficient
An LED MysteryResearchers measured the energy spectrum of electrons emitted by an LED and found that the signature of energetic electrons matched those produced by the Auger process.École...
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EcoTour Gallery
Dek ArrayA month before the tour, the father son team are pictured planning out their route.
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In Which We Discover the Nuances of Efficient Driving
Open Road Snapshot taken on July 1, 2011 as the team passed their 2,000 mile mark. Pierce Hoover, taken with the Sony NEX-5 On July 1, we passed the 2,000-mile mark on our cross-country road trip. For...
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In Which We Examine the Value of Trains and Cars
Train in Kansas While passing a train in eastern Kansas, Pierce and Nash debate the future of energy efficient transportation, and discover that freight trains like this can be quite fuel efficient on...
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In Which We Ponder the Future of Small American Towns
Deserted Downtown Pictured is Florence, Kansas. One of the many small towns that Pierce and Nash passed through as they traveled west toward the Pacific. Pierce Hoover, taken with the Sony NEX-5 As we...
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In Which We Battle the Obstacles of Range and Recharge Times
Street Charging In small town USA our vehicle is pictured charging alongside the locals. Pierce Hoover, taken with the Sony NEX-5 There are two challenges that pure electric vehicles will have to...
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