“On Christmas Eve, a Calgary woman learned a nasty lesson on the dangers of keeping her car running. “While she stepped into the husky on Sun Valley Boulevard, a thief took off with her car. “She showed up here and some lady she left her car running with the keys in there she ran in… Continue reading Yet another consequence of unnecessary idling…stolen vehicles.
Lt. Gen. Richard Zilmer discusses energy independence. Good article. “With gasoline prices lower than they’ve been in years, it’s easy to get complacent about weaning ourselves from petroleum. Sure, you might be spending less at the pump. But don’t forget the high cost our country pays for its over-dependence on oil – not just in terms… Continue reading The Gas Station Isn’t the Only Place Americans Pay for Oil
Florida city limiting idling, saves $1.5 million and 400,000 gallons of fuel annually. “…the mayor announced the new ban on idling for more than five minutes by any of the city’s hundreds of city utility vehicles, unless one needs the engine running to operate equipment. “…the goal is to cut idling in half, saving tens… Continue reading West Palm Beach: no more idling by city vehicles
Good news for electric infrastructure: tax credit has been extended – up to $30K per project retroactive for 2014. Call us with any questions. “Tax credits that support wind farms, biodiesel and other renewable fuels are getting an extension, courtesy of Congress. But the renewal comes with a catch: It’s only good for two more… Continue reading Congress renews tax breaks for wind, biofuel
“Our company has, of course, benefited directly from the Drive Oregon Matching Grant we were awarded earlier this year and are grateful for that support. Other than that, I’ve been most impressed by the strong industry network that Drive Oregon has created. Before its foundation, Oregon’s industry was a small, loosely bound group of firms… Continue reading Shorepower is Member of the Month! Thanks Drive Oregon!
MIT Researchers: 53K people die each year from transportation-related air pollution. Shorepower can help clean up the air around you. “Abstract- “Combustion emissions adversely impact air quality and human health. A multiscale air quality model is applied to assess the health impacts of major emissions sectors in United States. Emissions are classified according to six… Continue reading Air pollution and Early Deaths in the United States
“According to DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are 113 TSE locations in 36 states that offer almost 3,000 parking spots, as of June 2014. In the past 10 years, that number has fluctuated due to the availability of funding from either the government or the private sector.” –Read More–
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See what our friends Jack & Rene are up to! They are always glad to plug in to Shorepower to keep things quiet and their full size fridge going. “My name is Ren’e Bates. I am 47 years old, a wife, mother, and grandmother,who happens to have a passion for pictures. Along with my husband… Continue reading Jack and Rene
Great move Webasto: teaching young drivers about how to save fuel. Note: their BlueCool hybrid product has Shorepower capability. “As the North America Class 8 truck population and demand for truck drivers continues to increase, Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America decided to take a unique approach in reaching new drivers. Webasto has partnered with… Continue reading Webasto Partners with Truck Driving School to Raise Awareness with Future Drivers
