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Zero Motorcycles present, their first street legal electric motorcycle. The company did develop a bike named Zero X, in fact a dirt bike, but it was not allowed on the roads. In construction of Zero S’s twin spar frame Aircraft grade aluminium is exclusively used. Zero S is designed to have a low center of gravity, which gives it better maneuverability and responsiveness. On the power end, Zero S has 31 horsepower and 62.5lb ft of torque, giving the top speed of 60MPh. The clutchless one-speed Zero S has a battery which uses advanced monitoring system, as consequence of the system each cell in ... Read Full Story

I stumbled upon a very interesting link about futuristic materials that may be viable options for the future. Many of these materials I have never even heard about. http://www.acceleratingfuture.com/michael/blog/2008/04/ten-futuristic-materials/ A lot of people say that America is on a crash course for failure because of our debt problems, but it is technology as featured in the above article that keeps me hopeful for the United States. Think of the last 50 years for the United States; going from primitive TV's to flat screens, projectors, surround sound, and instant communication seemingly taken from the air we breath. Amazing to say the least. So, I'm reading ... Read Full Story

This year, Earth Day, April 22, 2009, will mark the beginning of the "Green Generation Campaign", a two-year initiative to encourage action and civic participation in a sustainable future by supporting the campaign’s principles: To create a carbon-free future based on renewable energy that will end our common dependency on fossil fuels, including coal To secure individuals’ commitments to responsible, sustainable consumption To create a new green economy that lifts people out of poverty by creating millions of quality green jobs and transforms the global education system into a green one Where do we fit in? Certainly we all participate on a personal level, ... Read Full Story

Did you know if you used just 1 of these Baggu reusable shopping bags for a year, you would likely eliminate using from 300 to 700 disposable plastic bags? I found that figure to be absolutely staggering. Don't get me wrong, I knew using reusable bags was becoming more and more popular and I knew the general reasoning behind the whole thing. I guess I had not put together just how many bags I personally could be using in a year though. Wow! As busy as I am with my brood of 5, I was using one of those reusable store brand bags until ... Read Full Story

Since I have started Eco-Office Gals, I have tried to flaunt companies growing green . So what about those of you that don’t have a small business or are not sure what steps you can make towards a greener future? Have you scoured the internet for a business that sounds like something you would enjoy doing to bring in some extra income in this lousy economy? Have you ever considered that there are many out there that aren’t sure how to make those green steps either? This round of the Mommy Go Green Blog Tour introduces us to a company called Green Irene . ... Read Full Story