Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The Amazing Indian Air Car: Coming to America
Perhaps you have heard that India's largest automaker, Tata Motors, has created the world's first commerical car that runs on air. The good news is that they're bringing it here.
A few fun facts:
It is powered by compressed air- Zero Pollution Motors will produce the American Version.
It is price at $17,800- Reservations in the United States will be taken midyear- delivery expected in early 2010.
Zero Pollution Motors estimates that the Air Car will run up to 1,000 miles per fill up at speeds up to 96 mph.
Made out of fiberglass instead of sheet metal, it's expected to be safer and easier to repair than a traditional car. It is also rust-proof.
It seats six
For more information: http://www.mdi.lu/english/oneflowair.php
A few fun facts:
It is powered by compressed air- Zero Pollution Motors will produce the American Version.
It is price at $17,800- Reservations in the United States will be taken midyear- delivery expected in early 2010.
Zero Pollution Motors estimates that the Air Car will run up to 1,000 miles per fill up at speeds up to 96 mph.
Made out of fiberglass instead of sheet metal, it's expected to be safer and easier to repair than a traditional car. It is also rust-proof.
It seats six
For more information: http://www.mdi.lu/english/oneflowair.php
Infra What??
A brief look at where that $100 billion worth of infrastructure money is going. For more information go to www.good.is
Roads
It's unclear where the $27.5 billion set aside for highways, roads and collapsing bridges will go. Will it be used to fund more lanes and new construction. Or will it be used to repair and redesign existing highways to reduce traffic. Time will tell.
Rail
$8 billion dollars have been set aside for high-speed passenger rail. This will be a boon to commuters who travel long distances to work. Intercity rail will get the priority. Amtrak gets $1.3 billion with repairs and upgrades the priority.
Public transportation
About $8.4 billion has been set aside for public-transit associations for new equipment. $100 million dollars will help local transportation agencies many of those plagued by rising costs and lowered operational budgets.
Rural broadband
The $7.2 billion dollars committed to extending broadband wireless internet to rural areas has been a hot button issue. Only 41% of rural Americans have reliable high-speed access to the web.
Weatherizing
The $6.2 billion dollars in the bill for home-weatherization could make a significant impact on homeowners. It will extend the life of the buildings as well as reduce the carbon-dioxide emissions by at least 8 million metric tons annually according to a recent report. In addition to helping the planet, it's big savings in your pocket.
Roads
It's unclear where the $27.5 billion set aside for highways, roads and collapsing bridges will go. Will it be used to fund more lanes and new construction. Or will it be used to repair and redesign existing highways to reduce traffic. Time will tell.
Rail
$8 billion dollars have been set aside for high-speed passenger rail. This will be a boon to commuters who travel long distances to work. Intercity rail will get the priority. Amtrak gets $1.3 billion with repairs and upgrades the priority.
Public transportation
About $8.4 billion has been set aside for public-transit associations for new equipment. $100 million dollars will help local transportation agencies many of those plagued by rising costs and lowered operational budgets.
Rural broadband
The $7.2 billion dollars committed to extending broadband wireless internet to rural areas has been a hot button issue. Only 41% of rural Americans have reliable high-speed access to the web.
Weatherizing
The $6.2 billion dollars in the bill for home-weatherization could make a significant impact on homeowners. It will extend the life of the buildings as well as reduce the carbon-dioxide emissions by at least 8 million metric tons annually according to a recent report. In addition to helping the planet, it's big savings in your pocket.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Transparency
Transparency is a short video about global access to clean water. Video courtesy of the magazine GOOD.
GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward.
Since 2006 we've been making a magazine, videos, and events for people who give a damn.
This website is an ongoing exploration of what GOOD is and what it can be.
http://www.good.is/post/transparency-drinking-water/
Fridays on the Farm
Take a look at this short video about a filmmaker and his family and their connection to food.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6oUl9YuCCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6oUl9YuCCI
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