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Germany: Wind & Solar Up, Nuclear Bye-bye by 2022

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Germany to seek alternative energy sourceVideo 3min 9sec. Germany pledges nuclear shutdown by 2022.

Angela Merkel's government agrees to shut down all nuclear reactors and seek alternative energy source.

The coalition has come to an agreement on energy policies regarding the closing of nuclear power plants.

Our agreement entails that the nuclear power plants that were affected by the moratorium will not be connected to the power grid.

A second group of 6 nuclear plants will be taken off the grid by 2021 at the latest and the 3 most modern plants will be taken off the grid ultimately by 2022.

The government's aim is to move toward complete reliance on renewable energy.

Is 2011 the Year of Electric Vehicles?

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Year of the Electric Car?Video 2min 39sec. Electric vehicles are finally starting to rollout, but analysts say it could be a bumpy ride.

By 2020, analysts predict 13% of all cars sold will be electric vehicles.

Greentech Media editor-in-chief Michael Kanellos talks about the challenges facing electric vehicles as they start becoming available to consumers in 2011.

The biggest challenge facing electric vehicles right now is cost.

Electric vehicles cost a lot because batteries cost a lot.

Right now, an electric economy car, without subsidies might cost $40,000. A regular economy car might cost $20,000.

Water-fuel car unveiled in Japan

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Japanese Water Powered CarVideo - 1min 22sec. Water Powered Car. Car that runs on nothing but water unveiled in Japan. No gasoline, no battery recharging and no emissions.

Japanese company Genepax presents its eco-friendly car that runs on nothing but water. The car has an energy generator that extracts hydrogen from water that is poured into the car’s tank.

The generator then releases electrons that produce electric power to run the car.  The electric powered car can run on any type of water (you can even use tea and soda…etc).  

The car can run for an hour at about 50 miles per hour  on just a liter of water; about 2 cans of soda worth.  Genepax, the company that invented the technology, aims to collaborate with Japanese manufacturers to mass produce it.

Unlike other electric cars, the Genepax car does not require that batteries be recharged and has no emission. The water electrical generator is located in the back of the car and when water is poured it is then broken down in order to create electricity to power the car.

Imagine what such a generator could do to the oil industry, the nuclear plants and the electrical grid.

 

Why Wind Electricity is a Great Choice

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Why Wind Electricity is a Great Choice by Darlene Mnatzaganian.

 

Saving our planet has become a priority to all of us, and wind electricity is just one way in which we can do so. Never before has there been such a push in our society as there is today to come up with alternative energy sources and determine best ways to conserve. The planet is suffering from all the wasteful habits that all of us have developed through the year and just a few simple changes can make a huge difference. Wind electricity offers a unique solution in that it takes in a force of nature that can be converted to power a home. Systems set up for wind electricity do require a bit more maintenance than their solar counterparts, but they are quite effective once set up.

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Wind Mill Power Will Lead to Intense Savings

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Wind Mill Power That Will Lead to Intense Savings by Malcom Reynolds.

 

Think about the fact that you can save around 75% off of your electric bill by investing only $150 in wind mill power. In that context, it's hard to say no, which is why you need to read this article. I'll explain the other variable that will affect your wind mill power project.

 

It would be stupid and pointless for me to argue the fact wind mill power is the most cost efficient way of producing personal green power. Also, the fact that most people can build a wind power system for under $200 that saves them a lot of money on electricity can't be argued. These are fact's I won't touch.

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