Category Archives: Transportation

Hybrid Cars Tax Credit 2011!!

Before we discuss the hybrid cars tax credit 2011, let us back up a bit on the energy policy of the United States in the recent years. President George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which considerably … Continue reading

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What’s The True Cost Of A Gallon Of Gas?

How should we understand the cost of a gallon of gasoline? This is a very serious question with a myriad of layers and implications. Tweet

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Solar Carports Charge Electric Vehicles

With electric vehicles (EVs) starting to hit major consumer markets this year, solar carports can help keep your car charged up and running.  With a roof covered in solarpanels, energy from the sun can power the batteries in electric cars so your ride is even … Continue reading

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The Nine Lives of Ethanol Myths

In the case of myths about ethanol, one might think so. Pervasive ethanol myths like “ethanol isn’t energy efficient,” and “ethanol raises food prices” – keep coming back to life even though they have been debunked over and over again. Tweet

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Synthetic Fuels

When we speak of oil dependence, in the context of energy independence, we are talking about dependence on foreign governments to supply our nation’s oil—which effectively gives those governments control over the U.S. economy as well as influence over U.S. … Continue reading

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Transportation

Americans love their cars… when gas is cheap. But when gasoline is expensive… Americans still need their cars!! Tweet

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Algae Farms

American Energy Independence will be achieved when all cars, trucks and buses on U.S. highways are powered by transportation fuels produced in the USA. Tweet

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Department of Energy Announces up to $36 Million to Support the Development of Drop-In Biofuels and Bioproducts

As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to cut foreign oil imports, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced up to $36 million to fund six small-scale projects in Tweet

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