1. Using the Sun to Power Your RV
February 28, 2006


Jumping in your RV and leaving the rat race for the weekend is an American tradition. Did you know you can provide power to your RV with the sun while getting away from it all? The Sun is Everywhere! One of the biggest misconceptions regarding solar power is that it is limited to large panel systems on roofs. Au contraire! With new nanotechnology, solar power systems will soon be applied with the paint you use to improve your home. That’s still two or three years away, so what about now? If you enjoy taking the RV out for an excursion, you can use solar power to provide your ele... (read more)

Author: Solar Rick | Article Views: 469

2. Energy Department Kicks in $119 Million for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Research
February 25, 2006


President Bush has indicated it is imperative to kick America’s oil habit. In conjunction with this goal, the Department of Energy has just announced a $119 million dollar research initiative. Money for Research and Development Obviously, automobiles are the basis of America’s oil addiction. Everyone seems to have at least one car if not more. To attack this problem, the current administration is putting a lot of emphasis on hydrogen fuel cell research for vehicles. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are extremely environmentally friendly. They work by converting hydrogen and oxygen ... (read more)

Author: Solar Rick | Article Views: 290

3. Ever Hear of US Gov't GSA Public Auto Auctions??
February 12, 2006


Although you may not have heard of this type of auction before, GSA auctions have been around for a while and are a good place to get a great deal on a vehicle. GSA stands for General Service Administration. It is an agency in the US government that, according to acting Director David Bibbs, "is to help other US agencies better serve the public by meeting … their needs for products and services, and, to (help) simplify access to government information and services." One of the services they provide are auto auctions. So why does GSA sell vehicles? GSA purchases... (read more)

Author: Bruce Dinger | Article Views: 620