It is no secret that planet Earth is in the middle of mass extinction. Unlike previous mass extinctions, this one is not because of natural causes. Instead, we as humans are destroying and suffocating our planet humans because of our activities. We have entered a very critical phase of climate change and we have only…
Forget what you know about modifying internal combustion engines. Tuning an electric vehicle (EV) is a whole different ballgame. When you work on a traditional car, you might be upgrading the cylinder heads, turbos, superchargers, motor and more. With an EV, however, there are no turbos or superchargers. You won’t be replacing rods or valves…
Adding a solar power system to your home is a big decision, but it can be a great way to reduce your utility expenses, qualify for tax breaks or deductions, and add value to your home. Furthermore, as a renewable energy source, they are a much cleaner energy source than traditional fossil fuels and are…
As much as nobody likes to think about it, computers are an environmental hazard due to the toxic compounds in their circuit boards and their other components. They can also be energy vampires if you don’t use them the right way. That’s not good for the planet or your wallet. The good news is that…
There are now more than 5.6 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide, with China and the U.S. leading the world in electric vehicle (EV) registrations. It’s a well-known fact that all lithium-ion batteries (including the ones used in EVs) will degrade over time and eventually lose some charge capacity. But is there any way…
At age 50, Kay is a little over halfway through her life as a driver. She can remember all of her vehicles — the Pontiac 6000, her family’s car that was passed on to her when she went to college; the Volkswagen Rabbit, and later Fox, that took her through young adulthood; the Honda Civics,…
The United States produces the largest amount of e-waste in the entire world. There are dangerous consequences to simply throwing out your old phone, laptop, game system, even microwave. All of these devices can cause terrible damage to the planet if not disposed of correctly. We want to help you to become informed of the…
Fossil fuels are still the dominant energy source in the world, but that may be changing. Advances in renewable tech, especially solar power, have made them more accessible than ever. If you look around, you’ll notice that new solar energy uses are popping up almost every day. Solar power is now cheaper than many fossil fuels in…
It’s no big secret that electronics and electronic waste (e-waste) are huge contributors to environmental pollution on Earth. In fact, a shocking 41.8 million tons of electronic waste was disposed of in 2018 alone. That’s the equivalent of more than 16 billion individual laptops, assuming one laptop has a mass of 5 pounds! But, it…
Wind power is a versatile source of renewable and sustainable energy. As it becomes more popular, you may hear people interchange the terms windmills and wind turbines, but the two have distinctly different meanings and uses. So, what’s the difference between the two? Well, both use wind energy and convert it into other forms of…