Deborah and Spencer reviewed the Plug In Conference today. Their favorite part included the information about converting school buses to be battery powered electric motors.
However, the conference was lacking in conversion kits for cars. Many new vehicles were presented which include new electric technology, yet they are new...and there are enough cars already in existence. Some innovative vehicles can be found at Zap World and at Green Transporter.
Spencer shared an interesting tidbit with us. Did you know that a 1987 Geo Metro can get 75 miles to the gallon if driven correctly. Keep this in mind when car company's try to fool us that the technology doesn't exist to make vehicles more efficient; because clearly it existed even back in the eighty's. There seems to be a suspicion that the evolution of efficiency in vehicles is going backwards, while the evolution of comfort and style continues forthright. What's up with that? To contact Spencer with more details about his electric bike, email him at info@lindsaydigital.com.
During the second half of the show Lydia Corser from the Green Space in Santa Cruz, CA joined us for our monthly business review. The Green Space prides itself on providing the greenest of all products available in any given category. Products include flooring, paint, adhesives, bedding, plaster, and much more. The business's criteria is wide, as Lydia feels it is important to pre-screen items. Is it biodegradable? Made of recycled materials? Is there toxic chemicals in it? Is it locally made?
Also held at The Green Space are plastering workshops, a space for meetings, and guest speakers. Monthly Ecology Action Presents; Cool Ideas, Green Drinks. Friday August 15Th, 5:30-8:00 PM join Lydia at The Green Space for this forum for creative solutions and critical thinking about climate change and sustainability.
Thanks for listening and feel free to comment!
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