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	<title>Green Car Tips &#187; renewable energy</title>
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		<title>Coffee May Soon Power Up Your Car</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bio Fuels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Aside from waking you up in the morning, coffee may soon be needed by your car to run on the road. University researchers from Nevada in the United States have produced a high quality diesel fuel from used coffee grounds.
It is projected that the coffee diesel fuel industry may generate $8 million in profits yearly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aside from waking you up in the morning, coffee may soon be needed by your car to run on the road. University researchers from Nevada in the United States have produced a high quality diesel fuel from used coffee grounds.</p>
<p>It is projected that the coffee diesel fuel industry may generate $8 million in profits yearly if a company will use the coffee grounds that will be thrown by branches of Starbucks in the US alone.</p>
<p>The proponents of the study found out that 11% to 20% of the beans are oil basing it on its weight. This serves as the foundation of the production of the biodiesel from other plant products like soy and palm.</p>
<p>Coffee is also the second most traded commodity around the globe and given the volume of waste produced by the industry, there will be a big potential to produce more biodiesel for public consumption. Sixteen million pounds of coffee grounds thrown away each year will be able to boost the production of biodiesel by as much as 340 million gallons.</p>
<p><span id="more-123"></span><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-125" title="coffee beans" src="http://www.xcarkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/coffee-beans-310x206.jpg" alt="coffee beans" width="256" height="166" />Starbucks alone throw away around 210 million pounds of used coffee grounds in the United States alone. This waste material can be recycled to make 2.92 million gallons of high quality biodiesel.</p>
<p>One limitation the production of coffee biodiesel may encounter is its higher price compared to other regular diesel products. This can only be solved by utilizing as much as waste materials from other industries to produce the alternative fuel.</p>
<p>Doing the math, one can assume coffee <a href="http://www.carfuelalternatives.com/biodiesel.html">biodiesel</a> to range from $3 to $4.5 per gallon. It will be a very profitable industry. If one will ask, yes, biodiesel from coffee smells like coffee.</p>
<p>More on the subject <a href="http://newcarfuels.com/2008/09/love-your-brazilian-coffee-beans-%E2%80%93-let-your-car-get-its-daily-fix-too/">right here</a> on <a href="http://newcarfuels.com/">New Car Fuels</a>!</p>
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		<title>Hydrogen Car Fuel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HHO Fuel Cells]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HHO Gas Car]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[People wonder about the hydrogen car fuel this is being discussed about everywhere and are wondering if it actually works or not. You can be rest assured that these hydrogen alternative car fuels that people are talking about do actually work and they are helping people to cut the costs of their fuel bills by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/hho-kit.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-106 alignright" style="float: right;" title="HHO KIT WATER FOR GAS" src="http://www.xcarkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/hho-kit-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" /></a>People wonder about the hydrogen car fuel this is being discussed about everywhere and are wondering if it actually works or not. You can be rest assured that these hydrogen <a href="http://www.alternative-car-fuels.net/">alternative car fuels</a> that people are talking about do actually work and they are helping people to cut the costs of their fuel bills by half or more. There are many kits available in the market that can help you reduce your fuel costs by a substantial amount. With the prices of gas rising every day, these hydrogen car fuel kits are becoming popular day by day. Do not be fooled by the sales pitch on these kits. While they proclaim that with them installed your car will run on water, the reality is that these kits work on a mixture comprising of both water and gasoline.</p>
<p>Instead of gasoline, your car will be running on what is scientifically known as HHO and this fuel is far more efficient than the gasoline it is running on now. If you so want, you can have the kit installed by an efficient engineer. However, if you want to save money, you can install the HHO kit all by yourself. These kits are not very costly and come for around $50-100 along with illustrated manuals. Start saving money that you are wasting on fuel by installing a <a href="http://alternativecarfuels.org/c/hydrogen/">hydrogen</a> car fuel kit and do not forget that it will not just run on tap water and that you will have to take HHO fuel for it.</p>
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		<title>Some Facts of Renewable Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There seems to be more of an interest in the forms of renewable energy these days than ever before. People from all walks of life are seeing the many benefits it can offer. What should be an indicator that we need to continue moving forward is that many of the underdeveloped countries out there use [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There seems to be more of an interest in the forms of <a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/what-is-renewable-energy.html">renewable energy</a> these days than ever before. People from all walks of life are seeing the many benefits it can offer. What should be an indicator that we need to continue moving forward is that many of the underdeveloped countries out there use more renewable energy than the rest of us. While it is great that we have technology on our side, we need to always keep in mind what these products are doing to our environment. Global warming has always been a huge concern. The problem seems to continue to get worse though with the various types of pollution that are placed into the air.</p>
<p>This is believed to be a key factor in the strange things that go on around us with the weather. Desert areas have seen rain and snow in recent years. Areas that get substantial rainfall are now in a drought. Several natural disasters including hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes continue to destroy everything in their path. As the governments out there as well as members of society continue to embrace what renewable energy has to offer it is likely that will start to come back into balance. There are plenty of major corporations out there leading the way as well.</p>
<p>They want to set a very good example for others in the hopes that they will walk along the same path. As the cost of fuel for our vehicles continues to increase everyone is worried about it. As a result it makes searching for an alternative form of renewable energy that can be used in place of it. Some of the vehicles out there known as hybrids do all this to help. They use solar power the majority of the time and only switch to gasoline as a backup until more solar energy can be collected.</p>
<p>By diversifying the various methods we use for renewable energy, we can balance out our desire to move forward as a society with the best of everything with our responsibility to protect the environment. There are many pros and cons to each of the renewable energy sources, but the benefits certainly outweigh the negativity.</p>
<p>There is no way around the fact that we can’t replace the fossil fuel we consume. The more we do so the less that will be available for future generations. We can act on what we known and go with renewable energy or we can act selfish and continue to deplete what we have and leave the future generations to figure it out on their own.</p>
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		<title>The Future of Renewable Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Future of Renewable Energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As you can see there will be plenty of benefits from all of these types of renewable energy. While they are all implemented right now on some level, there is still more that needs to be done. We need to learn how to get the maximum benefits from them. 
At the same time we need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As you can see there will be plenty of benefits from all of these types of renewable energy. While they are all implemented right now on some level, there is still more that needs to be done. We need to learn how to get the maximum benefits from them. </p>
<p>At the same time we need to learn how to reduce the costs involved with getting that energy out of them. That seems to be the biggest hold up with getting them really rolling. The fact that they work and they reduce pollution is very positive aspects that encourage us to move forward with them.</p>
<p>As we come more aware of the fact that we are depleting our energy sources we need to take action now. The more we can learn not to depend on those resources the better off our entire world will be. Take your time to learn all you can about renewable energy too so you can be aware of what is going on around you.</p>
<p>Keep up on the developments that are taking place in these areas. It is actually quite fascinating and certainly something you will want to continue exploring. At the same time it is wise to take a close look at how you are using natural sources of energy. </p>
<p>The possibilities that are open to us along the lines of renewable energy are huge. There is no limit to how far we can take them as long as they are going to benefit society as a whole. It will be very interesting to look back ten or twenty years from now and see how far the concepts of renewable energy have come. </p>
<p>Related Articles:<br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/what-is-renewable-energy.html">What is Renewable Energy</a>?<br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/types-of-renewable-energy.html">Types of Renewable Energy</a></p>
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		<title>Types of Renewable Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Types of Renewable Energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When you think about the natural things around us a couple of things come to mind. First, you have the sun that continues to shine brightly in the sky day after day. It gives off a great deal of heat which can be converted into energy. The sun shines brightly some days and then is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think about the natural things around us a couple of things come to mind. First, you have the sun that continues to shine brightly in the sky day after day. It gives off a great deal of heat which can be converted into energy. The sun shines brightly some days and then is covered with clouds other days. So the amount of energy you can collect each day is going to vary. </p>
<p>Next, you have water which covers the majority of the surface of the Earth. There is also the additional moisture and rainfall that can be collected as time goes by. There is energy found in the water as it moves along and this can be converted into energy at hydropower plants. </p>
<p>Even if it is just barely there on certain days, you also have the wind. In some areas it is extremely windy all the time. In order for the equipment used to create wind power to be worth the cost it must be blowing most days at a speed of at least 15 miles per hour.</p>
<p>Most people view that as a nuisance but they don’t realize the full potential of it. They aren’t really aware that the wind that is all around you can be used to create renewable energy. It is also very clean for the environment so you don’t have to worry about negative effects from it. </p>
<p>Biofuel is also a source of renewable energy and the one most people know the least about. This concept involves using types of materials that you can burn to create energy. This can be left over paper and wood, trash, and even manure from animals. </p>
<p>It is quite an interesting concept and one you will want to be sure you read about. You can be sure this is one area of renewable energy that will continue to grow by leaps and bounds in the next decade. Don’t underestimate how valuable it can be as it also removes waste from our environment. This type of renewable energy is scientific in nature and one that has been around the least amount of time.</p>
<p>Related Articles<br />
+ <a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/what-is-renewable-energy.html">What is Renewable Energy</a>?</p>
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		<title>What is Renewable Energy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative energy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Fossil fuels are used to make energy we use, but once they are gone we will never get more of them. Coal, oil, and natural gas all fall into this category. They are used all over the place in high amounts so you may not realize that they are in limited supply. 
These forms of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fossil fuels are used to make energy we use, but once they are gone we will never get more of them. Coal, oil, and natural gas all fall into this category. They are used all over the place in high amounts so you may not realize that they are in limited supply. </p>
<p>These forms of energy have been used mainly because they are affordable and they don’t take up very much room to incorporate. They can be transported anywhere they are needed as well. With natural resources there have to be certain elements in place in order to take advantage of them.</p>
<p>The concept of renewable energy embraces the ability to use the resources we naturally have, but that we will never run out of. This way we can continue to have all the benefits we want without destroying the Earth. </p>
<p>We also won’t be preventing future generations from having the chance to future grow and evolve beyond what we were able to see take place in our own lifetime. This process involves taking these types of natural resources and turning them into a product we can use for power. </p>
<p>That means a great deal of information and technology has to be collected and evaluated. Many of these methods though continue to see advances in the designs and processing which will result in them being even more valuable in the future than they are right now. </p>
<p>Chances are you have heard about the various forms of renewable energy but not in detail. Keep on reading and you will get all the information you need including the pros and cons of each type. You will find each of them does offer some hope for the future though as far as reducing our dependency on those resources which we can’t replenish.  </p>
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		<title>Wind Power &#8211; Renewable Energy using the Power of Wind</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Wind Power]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Across the plains where there is open land, the wind is able to move at high speeds. This is due to there not being any buildings or homes in the area to break it up. This is the perfect location for wind power to be generated and collected. 
The use of windmills to create energy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Across the plains where there is open land, the wind is able to move at high speeds. This is due to there not being any buildings or homes in the area to break it up. This is the perfect location for wind power to be generated and collected. </p>
<p>The use of windmills to create energy has been around for a very long time. Of course these windmills were quite small compared to what is out there just to create the energy. Not all spaces are right for large windmills so they look for those where the wind constantly blows at a rate of at least 15 miles per hour. </p>
<p>There are large windmills hundreds of feet high strategically gathered in these open areas. Each of the blades on the windmills requires a semi truck to haul it. They are then put into place with various pieces of construction equipment. They operate on their own but are closely monitored to ensure everything is working like it should on them.</p>
<p>Even though it is a great deal of cost and work to get them installed, each one can last about 20-25 years. That means they are well worth the investment because they don’t constantly have to be replaced. That really has been an encouragement for more of them to be put into use.  </p>
<p>Check another Renewable Energy below:<br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/hydropower-plants.html">Hydropower Plants</a><br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/what-is-biofuel.html">What is Biofuel?</a><br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/biodiesel-power.html">BioDiesel Power</a><br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/solar-power-renewable-energy-from-sun.html">Solar Power-Renewable Energy from Sun</a></p>
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		<title>Solar Power-Renewable Energy from Sun</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Solar Power]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solar power is likely to be the most valuable of the renewable energy sources available. That is because it is plentiful and it is the least expensive to implement. New buildings can be built that incorporate the concepts as can homes. There are also solar panels that can be added to what is already in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Solar power is likely to be the most valuable of the renewable energy sources available. That is because it is plentiful and it is the least expensive to implement. New buildings can be built that incorporate the concepts as can homes. There are also solar panels that can be added to what is already in place.</p>
<p>That way you can take any home or business and modify it to use solar power with.  They can be expensive but you will find that they can be a very good investment. If you own an apartment building with the electricity included in the rent this can help to reduce your overhead expenses. In a couple of years the process will pay for itself.</p>
<p>This process involves placing collectors and panels that will be in places where the sun will reach such as the roof. The process of converting what is collected into energy is known as photovoltaics. In order to make this happen, silicon is used to transform it.</p>
<p>The concept of solar power has also found its way to vehicles. They have cells that capture energy from the sun to provide movement for the vehicle. The advanced design allows that energy to be continually conserved too such as when you come to a stoplight.</p>
<p>It is estimated that 20,000 homeowner’s in the United States currently get at least 80% of their electricity from solar energy. This saves approximately 50,000 tons of coal each year in order to produce that same amount of power. That is quite a bit of our natural resources being saved from such a small number of people being involved.</p>
<p>Check another Renewable Energy below:<br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/hydropower-plants.html">Hydropower Plants</a><br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/what-is-biofuel.html">What is Biofuel?</a><br />
+<a href="http://www.xcarkey.com/biodiesel-power.html">BioDiesel Power</a></p>
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		<title>Hydropower Plants</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[hydropower]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hydropower plants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is also power found in water and that process is referred to as hydropower. It can create much more energy at one time than either solar power or wind power. This is due to the fact that water is so dense. 
Therefore it only takes a little bit of water to create some power. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is also power found in water and that process is referred to as hydropower. It can create much more energy at one time than either solar power or wind power. This is due to the fact that water is so dense. </p>
<p>Therefore it only takes a little bit of water to create some power. It takes much more sunlight or wind to create that same amount. Hydropower is used to offer electricity to more than 28 million people around the world. It accounts for approximately 10% of all the electricity produced in the United States. </p>
<p>The process involves plenty of safety precautions as the water can never come into contact with the electrical part of the process. We all know that can spell disaster. The process occurs as the water flows and it spins turbines that are found in a generator. </p>
<p>While this process isn’t new, it has been upgraded since it was first used thousands of years ago. The Egyptians were a very smart society and they were able to use it to grind down their grains. It was also used as a way to saw wood as it kept the blades cool enough. </p>
<p>The first hydro power plant in the United States was introduced in 1882. It was placed in Wisconsin. Most people don’t realize that a great deal of the early electricity and power in the United States once came from such hydropower plants. In 1940 approximately half of the electricity used came from this source. Later it was replaced by the use of coal. </p>
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