Alternative Energy Today

Zap!

Zap--there is more than one..

Alias Electric CoupeZap Power Systems has introduced a line of electric vehicles and products. Zero Air Pollution is the goal for the consumer market. The Alias is an affordable, technologically- advanced electric vehicle/motorcycle. !

  • 100+ mile range
  • Availalbe late 2009
  • 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds
  • Modern Comfort, GPS, Power Windors and Doors, Electronic Braking System

Enertia Bike

Electricity right between your legs.

Enertia Electric MotorcycleBuilt to take advantage of current battery technology. Brammo Motorsports develops innovative products to meet the demand for useful, environmentally-friendly commuter vehicles. The Enertia electric motorcycle is another fuel-saving alternative available to commuters today.

  • 50 mile range at 45mph
  • recharge in 3 hours
  • Price starts at $11,995

Electric Style!

Here come the Tesla Girls.

Tesla Roadster Electric CarThe Tesla Roadster is a two-seat sports car using only an electric motor. Next year, a family sedan is being developed and is expected to be more affordable than the $100,000 roadster.

  • Driving range: 250 miles
  • 100% electric power
  • Fuel cost: approximately 1 cent per mile
  • 0-60 in 4 seconds
  • 130mph top speed

Fuel Vapor Technology is Real!

92 mpg and fast !

Ale Fuel Vapor CarThe rumors have been around for over 20 years of some guy building a car that gets 100mpg.  Well this isn't a myth anymore. The Al'e is a one person rocket with exceptional gas mileage and low CO2 emissions.  FuelVapor Technology plans on selling  production models in early 2008. 

  • 92mpg
  • 0-60mph under 5sec
  • 1.7 g's cornering
  • Uses regular gasoline

Solar Power + Stirling Engine

30% Solar Energy Conversion!

Solar Stirling EngineSolar power combined with a Stirling Engine electrical generation plant is being built in the Mojave Desert, producing 500- MW and 300-MW farms.

Stirling Engine Systems is the mastermind behind the solar- powered Stirling engine being used at the solar farm.

Southern California Edison and San Diego G&E will use the electricity to provide cheaper electricity to the San Diego area and provide a more stable power grid.

Oil Refineries at full capacity?

Government report explains

Oil Gusher "America is indeed facing an energy crunch. For much of the year, gas prices have soared and supply has trailed demand. During the course of my ongoing investigation into potential anti-competitive and anti-consumer practices by the oil industry, I have obtained documents that raise serious questions about the circumstances leading to limited gas supply and high prices" 2001 Report by Senator Ron Wyden .pdf or html


Future of Energy

For years, people have strived to reduce their dependency on oil. Petroleum fuels have many advantages, including the fact that they are well-established and have a highly-developed infrastructure that provides relatively cheap energy.  However, as demand increases, the drawbacks are becoming more apparent.  Dependency on foreign sources of oil, environmental impact, too much power in the oil industry, and a lack of innovation, are eroding the economies of the world and causing friction between nations.

Here you will find innovative technologies that will take us into the future and away from oil products as an energy source.

The alternatives actually use old technology, but have become highly efficient through new developments.  A combination of alternative energy sources will emerge as leaders empowering the world.  Some sources of energy are more economically suited for different parts of the world, but all areas can benefit from alternative forms of energy or green energy.

Public awareness of these technologies is essential to the development of a more technically-advanced future, one where energy becomes cheaper, more stable, and friendly to the environment.

As inventors and capitalists develop new and more efficient sources of energy, business opportunities are emerging.  Venture capital companies are investing more and more money into new startups. Investors need to understand a shift is occurring in the green energy market.


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