CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 16, 2021

I recall 9/11 vividly, as many Americans do. I was going into a morning sociology class in college. Everyone was glued to the TV — New York City’s Twin Towers had been destroyed from terrorists flying planes into them, another was soon flown into the Pentagon. As I’ve learned since then, almost everyone was shocked […].

Afghanistan 140

Afghanistan Iraq New York City New York 140

Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 6, 2010

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Dozens of tankers carrying fuel to Afghanistan for NATO troops were torched near Quetta in western Pakistan on Wednesday, the third major attack on supplies since Pakistan closed one border crossing to Afghanistan a week ago and the first at the only checkpoint that remained open. Source: NY Times

Pakistan 100

Pakistan Afghanistan Supplies Oil 100

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

For every kJ of chemical energy in the fuel for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, 73 % is sacrificed to chemical and thermal losses. How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008? They may take a 4 cylinder version rather than a 6 cylinder version rather than cram themselves into smaller cars.

Congress 150

Congress 2009 Cash For Clunkers Li-ion 150