More Cool Car Concepts

Hey Guys And Gals, We Are starting out with some concept vehicles from Device.com

Concept car with rotating tires reminds us how terrible we are at parallel parking!

The NASA concept car (which, as far as we can tell, has nothing to do with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, though it looks like astronauts are driving it) has some pretty radical features that are immediately appealing. It has a sleek hood rather than doors — keeping the passengers more stable and safe — and dynamic wheels they'll let you pull off hairpin turns, allow the car to move perpendicularly in a snap, and even spin in place.

Complete Article And Gallery Go Here!

MAG magnetic car concept is a MAGnificent car of the future

Let’s just leapfrog all those other ideas for energy-saving car tech and hop into this magnetically-driven ride, shall we? While Slovak designer Matúš Procháczka’s concept is prettier than sexy four-inch spike heels, it’ll definitely take some major infrastructure modification to make it a reality. It requires all roads to have embedded magnetic panels, quite a job for the millions of miles of highways and byways all over the world today.

See The Rest Of The Story And Gallery Here!

The British Steam Car Challenge

Countdown to World of Speed, Bonneville, USA(15 – 21 September 2008)

The British Steam Car Challenge was officially launched in June of 1999 at the Beaulieu Motor Museum with numerous distinguished guests in attendance including many of the current team members and founding sponsors.
The project patron is Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, and the car is eventually to be retired on loan to the Motor Museum Trust at Beaulieu. It is hoped that the car will continue to benefit public awareness of ecologically friendly technologies and the efforts put forth by the team and its sponsors.
The project was initiated by Mr. Bill Rich and taken up by Dr. Neil Richardson and Dr. Richard Bowen of the University of Southampton. Additional information about the ongoing involvement of Dr. Richardson can be found later in this document.
This project couples the wealth of steam knowledge gained from Victorian times onward with some of the most advanced technologies known to man. It promises to be a stepping stone in the direction of the future of transportation technologies and will undoubtedly bring widespread visibility to “clean” technologies. Read about this project at their web site here!

These are just a few new concepts out there, wonder what all strange looking vehicles are going to be at the time trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats at speed week this year!

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Land Speed Records Fall at Bonneville Salt Flats
Speed Week is underway at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The New York Times has this report, under this headline:Ford Fuel Cell Car Goes 200 M.P.H. at the Bonneville Salt Flats Here are excerpts:Mr. (Mujeeb) Ijaz is ecstatic: “We set the first record for fastest fuel cell electric car. We had a five-mile run. We were at 204 m.p.h. at mile four and 207 m.p.h. at the mile-five cool down line. We have Champagne going on right now. I wish you were here.”

That was last year, what will happen this year!

TO DO AND SEE Bonneville Speed Week Aug. 12–18, and World Finals Oct. 11–14, Southern California Timing Association, http://www.scta-bni.org/ World of Speed Sept. 13–16, Utah Salt Flats Racing Association, http://www.saltflats.com/ info from an older travel blog below By Brad Wetzler From http://www.viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/salt_flats06.asp

August 18th-24th 2008 Speed Week SCTA Results and Photo Tables
There were 530 Entries: 368 cars and 162 bikes including 62 Class Changes. Total 468 vehicles.
There were 172 event records certified: 64 bikes and 108 cars.
There were 2,488 timed runs over the 3 courses. For results go Here!

Have fun with some of these.

Papa John

God Loves You And So Do We!

Some Unusual Finds

Peugeot 888 future car is a concept done right: shape-shifting and green

The Peugeot 888 is billed as the "personal vehicle for the future Metropolis." For designer Oskar Johansen from Norway, that means a car with space for two with room for luggage, as well as a nifty shape-shifting body. On the highway, the Peugeot 888 stretches itself out flat so that it's stable and aerodynamic. In the city, however, it scrunches up for easier parking and taking up less of the road in general. For The Rest Of The Article And A Photo Gallery Go Here!

Determine the Solar Potential of Your Roof Today! At http://www.roofray.com/ this is a cool site on solar cost and effectiveness on your house. You can gustimate the size type and cost of solar panels, and the savings it will bring you. It's a Cool Way to Check Roof Rays! I couldn't resist. Papa John.

Wind powered Greenbird ready to break land speed record

You normally don't hear the terms green friendly and land speed record in the same sentence, although that may change if a group of tree hugging speed freaks from Britain get their way. Currently, they are poised on a dry lake bed in Australia waiting for favorable wind conditions, so they can attempt to break the wind driven land speed record which stands at 116.7 MPH. That might sound kind of slow compared to the jet powered record, but is still pretty amazing for something with zero carbon emissions.
For The Rest Of The Story Go Here!

Seat Brisa, the solar-powered love seat of the sports car world!

The Seat Brisa is a sports car, but not the kind that'll burn rubber down the road with a gas-guzzling roar. Instead, its hood is covered with photo-voltaic cells that power an electric engine tied to the rear motor. Designer Miguel Ángel Iranzo Sánchez of Spain remarked in his notes, "As sail boats are propelled by the wind, the Seat Brisa is propelled by the sun."

For more on this precious jewel and a photo galary Go Here!

Chasing down some steam car world recorads for you for tomorrow!

TaTa For Now!!

Papa John

It is God that gives you the power to get wealth.

Renewable Energy Ideas

Renewable Energy includes many types of energy gathering such as wind, solar, thermal, water or hydro-electric, tide or wave generated electric, and others. We need to do more to see these usesd in every way posible in our energy makeup to lower our energy cost and independance on foriegn oil.
Where I live in Nonth Alabama we are on TVA and use a combination of Necluear and Hydro -Electric, but they just anounced a 20% rate hike starting next month for our area and related it to cost of coal increase. Now I know that coal is about 60% of americas power generation but not in my area.
I beleive I have enough sun and wind at my house if I could afford it to significantly reduce my utility bills, if i can find enound enough encentivefs in the area to help pay for their purchase and instalation.

Here Are A Few Excerpts From Renewable Energy Basics (PDF)
Renuable Energy (RE) systems retain their value and lower your power bill and as electricity costs increase, the payback time for an RE system decreases. On top of this, RE users are immediately contributing to a cleaner planet. These days, most grid connected residential and commercial RE installations around the country are based on environmental principles and values, not on an economic payback period. A REnstallation based purely on generates back to the electric company for credit to further reduce your electric bill. Depending upon the size of your system and your energy use, you may be able to offset some of your electricity bill. You still pay the monthly distribution service fee to the utility, any demand charges (for commercial buildings), and for any electric energy (kWh) which you used that was not offset by your own system. The utility electric system still provides electricity when you need it. Power outages may still occur with a grid-intertie system, and the rates the utility charges are still regulated.
• The second type of RE use is the Stand-alone, a system in which 100 percent of your electricity comes from a clean source completely separate of the utility. This approach is used where conventional power line extensions are too expensive or a residence or business wishes to be completely autonomous and independent of power fluctuations, outages and bills. Stand-alone systems cost more up front because a battery bank and controls are needed to store and regulate electricity when conditions are not favorable for RE power production (at night for solar electric, calm times for.... see the rest at http://www.northwesternenergy.com/documents/E+Programs/E+RenewableEnergy.pdf

Some Good Contact Info Sources
Conservation
and Energy Efficiency
“Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
(7th Ed)”
By Alex Wilson, Jennifer Thorne and John Morrill
Paperback-225 pages (January 2000)
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy;
ISBN: 0918249384

“Homemade Money: How to
Save Energy and Dollars in
Your Home”
By Richard Heede, Owen Bailey
Paperback-258 pages
(July 1996)
Rocky Mountain Institute;
ISBN: 188317807X

Solar Energy
www.eere.energy.gov
This Web site provides a comprehensive list of U.S.
organizations involved in PV (Photovoltaics). The
directory includes PV manufacturers, designers and
installers of PV systems, as well as companies that
manufacture related products such as pumping,
lighting or battery systems.

“Home Power”
PO Box 520
Ashland, OR 97520 USA
Phone: (800) 707-6585
www.homepower.com
A complete list of solar and renewable energy
equipment dealers can be found at Home Power
Magazine’s Web site under “Search for RE Dealers.”
Home Power is a leading RE magazine featuring
informative articles on renewable energy, how-to downloads,
solar and wind maps, and numerous helpful links.

“The Solar Electric Independent Home Book”
By New England Solar
Paperback (May 1991)
Fowler Solar Electric; ISBN: 1879523019

“The Homeowner’s Handbook of Solar Water
Heating Systems”
B. Keisling, Rodale Press, 1983.
www.abebooks.com

montanagreenpower.com
This Web site provides the latest news on renewable
energy in Montana. Visitors will find information on
planning and designing solar, wind and micro-hydro
systems for a home or business; hands-on activities
for the classroom; forums for discussing renewable
energy; and examples of technologies in use in
Montana. It also offers a wealth of links to other
sites as well as a directory of Montana utilities and
renewable energy businesses.

Wind
www.awea.org
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) promotes
wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers
around the world. This site lists a directory of wind-turbine
manufacturers, power plant developers, utilities and
others involved in the wind industry.

“Wind Energy Basics: A Guide to Small and Micro
Wind Systems (Real Goods Solar Living Book)”
By Paul Gipe (Preface), Karen Perez - Paperback
122 pages, (April 1999), Chelsea Green Pub Co;
ISBN: 1890132071

Micro-Hydro
“Micro-Hydro Design Manual:
A Guide to Small-Scale Water Power Schemes”
By Adam Harvey, Andy Brown, Priyantha Hettiarachi,
Allen Inversin - Paperback (February 1993) Intermediate
Technology; ISBN: 1853391034
Hydro-Power Source Book: a Practical Guide
NRECA International Foundation.

Geothermal
“Stories from a Heated Earth – Our Geothermal
Heritage”
By Raffaele Cataldi, John W. Lund, Susan F. Hodgson
Paperback-588 pages 1 edition Vol. 1 (October 19, 1999)
Geothermal Resources Council; ISBN: 0934412197

Biomass
www.ott.doe.gov
Biomass is the oldest known source of renewable energy.
This Web site lists some practical applications for
converting agricultural, forestry or municipal or solid
waste to energy as well as information about growing
energy crops.

Tax Incentives
www.deq.state.mt.us/energy/renewable
Some tax incentives may be applicable to certain
renewable energy projects. Because state, federal and
municipal tax codes change frequently, be sure to refer
to updated Web site information to see what projects
qualify from year to year.
Sustainable Technologies
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is
a non-profit organization headquartered in Butte that
promotes sustainable technologies. For more information,
contact NCAT at (800) 275-6228 or by
e-mail at info@montanagreenpower.com.

In an articleEnergy: Renewable ideas
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER EDITORIAL BOARD HERE about some proposed legislalation was these facts I found interesting.
Germany is now the world leader in sun-powered electricity. That's all the more remarkable with Germany's climate, which bears more resemblance to, say, cloudy Ohio than to America's sunnier regions.

Published - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 POST COMMENT READ COMMENTS (9 comment(s)) La Crosse man's renewable energy ideas are back in demandBy JOE ORSO La Crosse (Wisconsin) Tribune
.“Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion has been slowly emerging as a viable alternative energy to the fossil fuels.”Harry Foust just didn’t know at the time how slowly that would be. When Foust wrote that sentence in 1980 to open a paper about extracting clean, renewable energy from the ocean, the news headlines didn’t look all that different than today.Political conflict in the Middle East had sent the price of oil to crisis levels.The Department of Energy supported research into energy sources other than fossil fuels. See More at.... http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/05/27/news/01energy.txt

Geothermal Energy
Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park
The mission of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Geothermal Program is to work in partnership with U.S. industry to establish geothermal energy as an economically competitive contributor to the U.S. energy supply. Since 1974, the INL has been a key laboratory in executing the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Program, investigating and developing geothermal resource technologies for both direct use and electricity generation, particularly those resources considered marginally economical. Working closely with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and other national laboratories, the INL ensures availability of nationally recognized geothermal leadership to implement a successful national program.

Lower on the page see this entry some interisting things in this.
NEW "The Future of Geothermal Energy – Impact of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) on the United States in the 21st Century," a report prepared by an MIT-led interdisciplinary panel, was released to the public January 22, 2007. The report suggests that 100,000 MWe of electrical generation capacity can be met through EGS within 50 years with a modest investment in R&D. (14.1MB PDF)

These are just a few for now more tomorrow. God Bless
Papa John

Natural Gas Vehicles An Answer?

While the national average price of gasoline is now $3.60, some residents of Utah are happily filling up on compressed natural gas (CNG) at $0.63 per gallon. That’s the country’s lowest price for CNG, which has understandably caused a surge in demand for vehicles running on a fuel that one man described as “practically free.”

So far, CNG vehicles haven’t made a blip on my radar screen, even though the group Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVA) estimates there are 150,000 NGVs on U.S. roads today and over 5 million worldwide. It took a phone call from sunny Southern Utah to clue me in to recent developments, which include a local refueling station overflowing with CNG-hungry vehicles. For more on this article Go Here!

Clean Burning Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) are hot commodities in some parts of the country, where fuel can sell for as low as $0.63 per gallon.

Unlike the world’s most fuel efficient car (VW’s 285 MPG bullet), the Honda Civic GX looks like a standard passenger vehicle. What makes it special is what you don’t see: tailpipe emissions that are often cleaner than ambient air.

The Civic GX is powered by compressed natural gas—methane—the simplest and cleanest-burning hydrocarbon available. With an economical 113-hp, 1.8-Liter engine, the EPA has called the Civic the “world’s cleanest internal-combustion vehicle” with 90% cleaner emissions than the average gasoline-powered car on the road in 2004. For the rest of the story Go Here

How Natural-gas Vehicles Work

Kermit the Frog once said, "It's not that easy bein' green." Although he wasn't referring to cars, his observation seems particularly appropriate for the auto industry today: Designing, developing and marketing "green" cars has not been an easy task, which iswhhref="http://auto.howstuffworks.com/gasoline.htm">gasoline-powered vehicles still rule the road and fossil fuels still account for almost 75 percent of the world's energy consumption. As gasoline prices soar and concern over harmful emission mounts, however, cars that run on alternate fuel sources will become increasingly important. A natural-gas vehicle, or NGV, is the perfect example of such a car -- it's fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly and offers a relatively low cost of ownership. For more info Go Here

Natural Gas Conversion Kits

Ken wrote:"Please tell me where I may find info about natural gas conversion kits for automobiles. Who and where are they located? What is the approximate cost for a vehicle? Thank you ..."
Good question. Since most manufacturers offer choices only for fleets, and the Honda Civic GX is the only available production car in the United States, a conversion will give you more vehicle choices--and we are actually working on a series of articles on conversions that will help to answer your questions. In the meantime, we'll direct you to the websites of several companies that do CNG (compressed natural gas) conversions. And as you probably know, using CNG is an efficient fueling option that gives you the flexibility to fill up right in your own garage as well. As far as cost, it can range anywhere from one to several thousand dollars, depending on the vehicle you choose to convert.
This resource locator has links to different conversion companies across the U.S. and Canada. And here are some photos of Phill, the home refueling appliance, as well as the homepage for FuelMaker, the manufacturer of Phill. More at This Site

Natural gas car a natural for some motorists as gasoline prices soar

When Doug Montgomery found himself spending $400 a month on gas for his Jeep Wrangler about a year ago, he knew he had to do something.

He has an 82-mile roundtrip commute each day to his job at Chelsea Milling Co. from his home in Livonia.

"I said, 'I need to find something very economical.' "

After three months of investigating alternatives, Montgomery came up with something he hadn't expected - a car powered by natural gas. For Full Story Go Here

Boost for natural gas cars: Home fueling

Honda, partner will sell unit in 2005, starting with California

Unveiled in 2002, the natural gas fueling system known as Phill, seen here attached to a wall, converts low pressure gas into the high pressure used in natural gas cars.
Joe Marquette / AP file Read more Here Papa John May You Prosper and be in Health even as Your Soul Prospers, 3 John 2

More About Energy Choices

I got an email from a energy organization about clean coal that had some good things to say. On the blog part of the site I thought this was good:
The Candidates on Coal
Energy is the theme on the campaign trail this week.
While McCain was stumping in the Midwest and touring a nuclear plant, Obama on Monday declared this week as “Energy Week,” and announced his energy plan. Both candidates’ have voiced their support for clean coal technology, and their respective energy plans include funding for more research and development.
Copied from http://behindtheplug.americaspower.org/2008/08/the-candidates.html
Clean coal has a great future, Clean coal technology: How it workshas a article on it.
When burned, coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels but a range of technologies are being used and developed to reduce the environmental impact of coal-fired power stations. Collectively, they are known as clean coal technology (CCT).
Copied from http://www.ideasforthecity.com/clean-coal-technologies/

Promote Energy Independence By Building More Clean Coal Power Plants
New technologies make it possible to use more coal to meet our energy needs. We should look for ways to build more clean coal power plants in Virginia. This would help us become more energy independent, but it would also help Virginia’s coal counties find more markets for their product.
Copied from:
http://www.100ideasva.com/?page=ideas&type=ENVIRONMENT&idea=44

Newer ideas behind the "clean coal" phrase are gasification -- a thermo-chemical, non-burning way to get energy from coal -- and carbon capture and storage/sequestration (CCS). Remember the great idea of sending nuclear waste into space? CCS is the carbon counterpart: Take our world-destroying gas and pump it into underground holes or deep ocean caverns.
Copied from: http://www.grist.org/advice/ask/2008/07/23/

Investing in Clean Coal Technologies:
How to "Capture" Profits in the Clean Coal Industry August 20th, 2008
Fact: Coal generates nearly 50% of the electricity consumed in the United States.
And despite the recent push to adopt clean energy sources, coal is likely going to remain king for the foreseeable future.
But the way in which we conventionally use coal is drastically changing.
You see, the fuel itself is being treated to burn cleaner. And numerous technologies are being developed that harness the noxious gases from the flue, known as carbon capture.
Copied from:
http://www.greenchipstocks.com/aqx_p/4784?gclid=CM7087Gtm5UCFQZqswodH3XHgA

Historic clean coal summit delivers strong outcomes for NSW
A number of positive ideas to advance clean coal technologies have been generated at today’s NSW Clean Coal Summit held at Parliament House, Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Ian Macdonald said today.
The summit, which featured Professor Ross Garnaut, was attended by around 150 delegates from the mining, investment, infrastructure and research industries, along with State and Federal Government Department representatives.
"The discussions between experts from industry and government were extremely constructive, and their work on this issue is not only vital for NSW but for the entire world," Mr Macdonald said.
Copied from:http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/news/recent-news/minerals-and-petroleum/clean-coal-summit go here for a list of the ideas from summit.

Papa John

God has redeemed us from "The Law Of Sin & Death!"
Let the redeemed say so! See Brother John's Blog

Some Usefull Ideas

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Self Improvement Online is the most complete guide to information about Self -Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Network. It is designed to be an organized directory referencing information in other Web Sites on the World Wide Web. Lots of subjects Papa John

Home-Based Working Moms™ is a professional association and online community of parents who work at home and those who would like to. My name is Lesley Spencer Pyle, and I am the Founder & President of HBWM. I started HBWM in 1995 out of my deep desire to spend more time with my two children. My passion and the goal of HBWM is to help other parents reach that same goal. Join HBWM today and start taking advantage of the MANY benefits HBWM Membership offers. Click here NOW! Interisting Can Home based Dads do it too- Papa John

Designers and Manufacturers of Geo-solar Homes
On these pages you will see innovative new homes of remarkable strength, economy, and beauty, brought to life by an elegant new architecture and the discovery of a new source of pollution-free energy. We will show you a method of building homes and offices in which natural materials and natural forces are used to create a comfortable environment without the use of fuel or electricity. Beautiful and usefull plans-Papa John

ECOHOME Green Building and Design,Your Source for Green Products + Technology

This is a online magizine with lots of green building information-Papa John

Links On Solar Panels and Energy

Get Free ElectricitySick of expensive electricity ? Get your own unlimited electric.www.notpayingelectric.com
Solar PanelsSolar panel resources and info. Find solar panels quick!www.SolarElectricSupply.com
No Investment Solar PowerSave Thousands On Your Electric Bills. Improve Our Environmentwww.jointhesolution.com/korbco
Affordable Solar for HomeGovernment Rebates + Our Pricing Can = Free Solar. Easy Install!www.power-save.com/solar
Solar PanelsSuntech Solar Panels in stock immediate deliverywww.solarresources.com
Homemade Solar EnergyMake Solar Power at Home - Step By Step Manual. Only $49.97www.Earth4Energy.com
Home Solar PanelsSave on Home Solar Panels "Compare Prices, Brands & More"www.smarter.com
Solar Panels - CheapSave on the Cost of Solar: 200+ Solar Panels & Low Prices Fast.www.NexTag.com/Solar-Panels
Solar Energy PanelsResources and information on solar energy panels. Compare and save!www.SolarPanelStore.com
Solar PanelsVisit us and See our Resources for Solar Panelswesternpowerandhardware.com

Links On Solar Heat

Solar Comfort HeatSpecial Offer $347 Free Shipping! Heard on Paul Harvey News. Call Nowwww.EdenPureStore.com/SolarComfort
Solar Hot Water KitsEasy do-it-yourself solar hot water Complete kits, ready to installwww.easysolarkits.com
Solar Pool Heating KitsDo it your self swimming pool solar Hi Tec, EZ Heat, Sun Heater Kitswww.Pool-Spa-Products.com
Swimming Pool HeatingFactory Direct D-I-Y Kits & more Save: with Free heat from the Sun!www.SolarDirect.com
Solar Water HeaterSolar Water Heater. Get Your Solution Here.PurityPlanet.com
Solar Hot Water SystemsEquipment Financing Available Free Deliverywww.SunSurfs.com
Solar Water HeatSolar Water Heat. Add Some Heat To Your Home.HeatingSystems.TasteLife.com
DIY Solar Panels $200Seem Impossible? Find Out How You Can Save Thousands in Energy Costswww.GreenToolman.com
Build Own Solar Panel?Slash your electric bill & run on solar. Top 3 guides show you how!HomeMade-Energy.com
solar water heaterEN certified solar water heater and solar collectorwww.aucklatsolar.com
Lot Of Reasearch Material Here, Have Fun-Papa John

Whatever's Clever Inc. The Hub of Innovation and Opportunity. ...
I've always enjoyed being able to think of some useful and some not so usefull ideas, turning them into something I could hold in my hand and prove my crazy theories right or wrong.
www.bikepop.com/products_invention.html Hey some cool stuff here- Papa John

free internet marketing course,learn web design
"YES ! You’re FREEKIN BRILLANT ! I read your course and I can’t stop it ! This is a great course, full of very usefull ideas.
www.allyourprofits.com/ This looks like an interesting & Free course about building online business-Papa John

Well I hope some of these will be useful to you, God Bless till we meet again!

Papa John

Wind Power Posiblities

This is a short wind power historycopied from Vestas website with links.
Wind power through the ages
How does wind arise?
How do wind turbines work?
Wind power through the ages
The ability to harness the wind and use its power for production has fascinated people for millennia, as this brief historical overview shows:
The wind on land, at sea and in the air
Man first learned to harness the wind as early as 4000 BC. The Chinese were the first to take to the seas in primitive rafts around this time.
It was a hot air balloon in 1783 that first lifted us from the ground, while in 1852 Henri Giffard designed the world’s first airship.
The world’s first flight in an engine plane took place in the USA in 1903. Two brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, succeeded in travelling 40 metres before landing safely again on the ground.
The history of the wind turbine
The first European wind turbines were built around 1100,and were used for both milling corn and pumping water.
In 1887-1888, American Charles F. Brush built the first wind turbine, producing current for 12 batteries, 350 filament lamps, two carbon arc lamps and three motors.
At the end of the 19th century, Poul la Cour built several experimental wind turbines and researched wind tunnels. Poul la Cour’s experimental turbine in Askov, Denmark, still exists today.
During the first half of the 20th century, wind turbines gradually faced increasing competition from coal-fired power plants and the nationwide power grid. However, shortages of coal and oil during the two world wars ensured that demand for wind power continued.
In 1957, Johannes Juul built the Gedser turbine which became the template for modern wind turbines. The Gedser turbine had a single generator and three revolving blades.
In 1979, Vestas sent the first wind turbines out to customers wishing to invest in renewable energy.
In 1980, the state of California decided that 10 per cent of its energy supply should come from wind power by 2000.
In the spring of 2004, Vestas merged with NEG Micon and became the undisputed world leader in the wind power industry.

So you can see windpower has a long proven history. You can use it to help cut your power bill in most parts of the country. We will be looking for more home sized wind turbines in this and future blog entries.

Home wind turbine copied from a UK group!

The qr5 turbine has been designed for use on or near buildings and requires a grid connection via a three phase electrical supply. The current model stands 5m tall without mast and costs around £38,000 installed. We are also developing a smaller model that is 2.5m high and better suited to most private residences as it will connect to the grid via a standard single phase supply. This model is now expected to come to market in 2009 due to an unprecedented commercial demand for the larger qr5.
If you would like to be kept informed on pricing and availability for the qr2.5 please use our contact form to register your interest.
If you already have or are installing and three phase supply and would like to get an idea on feasibility and costs for a qr5 on your site please complete our request a quote form.

Two additional models of the quietrevolution helical design are currently in development:

GE Energy Reliable Performance, Cost-Effective Operation
With advanced wind turbines ranging from 1.5 to 3.6 MW, GE Infrastructure provides commercial wind turbines for both land-based and off-shore requirements. GE technology features robust designs for long, reliable performance, variable speed control and independent blade pitch for reduced loads and cost effective operation, and unique Wind Volt-Amp-Reactive ("WindVAR") electronics for local grid support and improved transmission efficiencies.

We will have more on this soon, let us know what you think in comments.

Don't pay for your electricity any longer...Instead, the power company will pay YOU!
"Michael's complete step-by-step fully illustrated manual will have you generating your own electricity for less than $200!"
From the DIY workshop of Michael HarveyRenewable energy enthusiastsand creator of Earth4Energy.comJuly 3, 2008 Hi, my name is Michael and I'm going to help YOU reduce your power bill by 80% or even eliminate it completely.Not only that, if you create more energy than you use, your power company will actually pay you! My Earth4Energy kit is going to show you everything you need to know about creating electricity from your very own backyard. If you are interested in learning exactly how to generate power and reduce your bill than this is the perfect resource for you!
Why pay $1000's for wind power or solar power when you can build your own professional system for less than $200!
Earth4Energy is going to teach you everything you need to know about producing your own electricity by using wind and solar power.

This was copied from Earth 4Energy.com website.

Gas >Electric Conversion

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Larry Horsley loves that he doesn't buy much gas, even though he drives his '95 Chevy S-10 back and forth to work each day.

Larry Horsley's pickup has a set of neatly arranged electronics where his engine once was.
Horsley, a self-described do-it-yourselfer, simply plugs his truck into an electric wall outlet in his Douglasville, Georgia, garage and charges it overnight, instead of buying gasoline refined from mostly imported oil.
"If I can keep a dollar from going overseas, I'll spend two dollars," he said. The whole conversion, including the truck, cost him about $12,000, which parts dealers say is about standard.

Papa John

God Bless And Keep You!

Some More Car News

Want to drive some supercars? The founder of Supercar Life charges more than the jolly old elf, but how many Decembers have passed without a Ferrari or Lamborghini in your garage, or better, the racetrack? Otto charges $5,000 to put more than 2,500 hp and five supercars (Ferrari F430, Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG, Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche 911 Turbo, Aston Martin DB9) at your disposal--that's about $2 per horse. Or, as software developer and SCCA racer Jim Rueff explained his logic for attending, "You get to drive all these cars for much less
than a down payment on one."

The last time Audi introduced an all-new A4 was at the 2001 Frankfort auto show. As before, the 2009 model is new from the ground up, with new styling that emphasizes its width and length, and low roofline. The popular import is 2.1” longer and has a greater, more stable track (distance between wheels) that has grown by 1.8”.
Its low, wide design shapes emphasize this width. Look at how the headlamps and fog lamps are broad and narrow. That makes us think wider. Everything on the front is both substantial, and appears wide. The rear end, connected by what Audi calls a “tornado line” between the headlamp and tail lamp, is also subtly pinched to appear wider. Side views show an upswept character line near the doorsills that looks fast and improves body strength.

Plug In America - All-Electric Car Guide
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What Are Plug-ins?
In an all-electric car, high performance batteries store cleaner, cheaper, domestically produced electricity, and an electric motor provides propulsion with zero emissions. In a plug-in hybrid, more batteries than a conventional hybrid allow local all-electric, zero-emission driving with an internal combustion engine for longer distances.
Responsiblemobility.com highlights Group innovations from diesel breakthroughs to next generation fuels and future technologies

HERNDON, Va., April 21 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. today launched responsiblemobility.com, a microsite focused on the company's sustainable mobility strategy. The new microsite comes as the Group's Audi and Volkswagen brands prepare to embark upon their 50-state clean diesel strategy, and as the Group continues work on next generation alternative energy innovations such as biofuels and high temperature fuel cells.

Several of my teammates have discussed various aspects of the Chevrolet Fuel Cell electric-powered Equinox so far; its importance as a research tool, how it performs, how to refuel it. We've enjoyed having it in our midst (and in our mitts) for the last week, and it still has another yet to go. Another interesting aspect of GM's overall Fuel Cell Electric program is called Project Driveway. In other words, putting the technology to the test in public hands.

Under Secretary Albright Test Drives Clean Diesel at DEER Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Under Secretary Clarence "Bud" Albright Jr. took the wheel at the 2008 Diesel Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference on August 4. Not only was the Under Secretary the keynote speaker, he also had the opportunity to test drive a 2007 BMW 535d and a 2008 Audi A4 TDI, both vehicles offer clean diesel engine technology.

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Papa John
May the Road Rise To Meet You, And Take You To Your Dreams! God Bless!

Some New Ideas

Hey readers, hope all is well with you! Have you ever lost the codes in your universal remote control and can't find the code listings to reprogram it. Well here is a useful site help retrieve them.
There are so many new ideas kicking around out there I wanted to find some to share. If you have a great new idea you have come across in your browsing, or an original idea share it with us.
Check out this site for new ideas In crafts of all kinds.ard
Fund raising is hard sometimes, having new ideas for fund raising your organization, church, or school is key check here.
Got to go to a Baby Shower and want something unique check out this site or this one.
A new faster way to scan and check out your friends and new things on multiple sites with a new service.
Need to name a new Dog or Pet and don't want the same old top ten names check this site out.
Feeling stale in your dating habits or want an idea for a special date, check here.
Got a bunch of old neckties you don't wear make something out of them check here.
Unique Gift Items by Home Town Entrepreneurs
Just a few ideas for today.
PaPa John
God Bless You All

More Neat Car Stuff

Hi all y'all, that's a southern colloquium in plural! Hope you are well at this reading. Just a quick note on how car company's are trying new things, in this case Mercedes Benz is trying new doors. See the video on this sight.
Troy Clarke president of GM North America said "Despite titles to the contrary, I can say with absoulute certainty the electric car is not dead at GM.-Gneral Motors Troy maid this claim in Washington, DC While already producing its share of gas-electric hybrids like the GMC Yucon Hybrid, the future line of "E-Flex" vehicles is the long term focus of the company.
The Chevy Volt is Gm's centerpiece of The "E-Flex" vehicles. The Volt will go 40 miles after a full charge before the gas engine switches in, which will re-charge the cars batteries continually up to 400 miles. At home the volt charges as a plug-in-the-wall car. It should be avalible in 2010, maybe sooner
Mitsubishi's innovative Electric Vehicle is the iMiEV, its design is centered on two ideas: a lithium-ion battery to power the car, and in-wheel motors to drive it. This would completely replace the regular drive train (motor,transmion, drive shaft, and differential) greatly reducing the weight, and allows
for greater design flexiblity. The iMiEV will be available in Japan in 2009.
More neat news soon.

PaPa John
May God Lift You Up, And Keep You!

Hi Lets Get Started

Hello, I'm Poppa John to my grandkids, and want to be a cyber friend to you! This blog is a search for knowledge and information about a better energy future for me and my grandkids. Along the way we will find some neat news, new ideas, and interesting energy ideas that I will share the links and some basic info about each discovery. It is my hope that as a cyber friend that you will comment on things we bring up, and share new discoveries of your own. I hope that together we can put aside our politics even though some information may be from one side or the other, please look for the greater good. I am a christian and will at times refer to things in that fashion, because that's who I am. He is the Great I Am and I draw my strength and wisdom from Him. If you would like to search more about My Beliefs see my other blog GodsWordWiz.
Pro 1:7 The fear (awe, respect) of God is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Pro 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Pro 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Pro 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Pro 9:11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
Enough already you get the picture, so I am seeking knowledge 7 understanding about many new and some old things, I hope together we can find answers, and improve our energy cost,
usage, and make new discoveries. Hope you will Join me on my Quest.
If you believe in drilling where their is oil, that can be gotten cleanly and safely, check out a petition that over 1.4 million have signed for drill now. Shortly they expect over 2.5 million signatures. The latest polls of today say that over 75% of Americans support drilling, reported on CNN & Fox News. But drilling alone will not solve our dependence on foreign oil, paying billions to
those who hate us all the way to their bank. What if they one day decide that their is to much demand in other friendlier nations and cut us off? I say everything that works energy wise is on the table Solar,Wind, Natural Gas, Liquefied Coal, Electric Cars, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars, Compressed Air Cars, Biofuels made with Switch Grass and others that won't effect our food supply, even Algae is a new fuel possibility, for Americans to stabilize ourselves and once again take back our industrial power, with wisdom, knowledge and good old American ingenuity.
Have you checked out the Pickens Plan which majorly consisted of Wind, Natural Gas, and other renuables. There is a man in the next county from me that was on our local Huntsville, AL news channel 19 news (check archives) that is getting 50+MPG on his full sized older Cadillac by using a hydrogen separator, fueled by water, as a hybred with gas. He made the conversion himself, for less than $200 and when he ran out of gas the car still ran on pure Hydrogen left in his separator tank in the trunk. This is similar to plans sold by these sights.My favorite is Run Your Car On Water site.
Another neat thin I saw on the net was a new style ship that flies on water called the SeaPhantom check it out.
Check out new Compressed Air Car coming to America soon. neat stuff to me.
Got to run now, Blog you soon.
Popa John
In God I Trust!