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  • Solar-Powered 1969 VW Van
    Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
    Thu, 15 Aug 1996 00:18:56 -0400
    Those of you interested in photo-voltaics or renewable energy may be interested to read about Don Kulha's 1969 bus featured in the...
  • Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sun, 6 Aug 2006 21:12:13 -0400
    > Too bad that we can't put all of the Iraq/Afgan war $$s into solar/wind/renewable energy research > instead. Malcolm (Halifax) Malcolm...
  • WANTED: Captains chairs
    Historical mailing list - Bob Lessard
    Fri, 23 Feb 2001 10:21:57 -0800
    ...Preferably somewhere in the Northwest. Bob Bob Lessard PhD Candidate Dept. Renewable Resources University of Alberta voice 604 974-0997 x2392 email bob.lessard...
  • Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 6 Aug 2006 20:38:54 -0500
    ...put all of the Iraq/Afgan war $$s into solar/ >> wind/renewable energy research >> instead. Malcolm (Halifax) > > Malcolm, > That would mean undoing at least...
  • Solwest Wetwesties Campout July 29th, 30th, and 31st
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:47:30 -0700
    ...It is the biggest renewable energy fair in the area. See more at: www.solwest.org We will have a "private" Wetwesties camping area...
  • Re: unclas gas prices.. and what they'll be this summer
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 25 Feb 2004 18:39:43 -0500
    gary wrote: > with our farming technology and great space it just does not make sense to > me why we dont pursue renewable energy sources...
  • Re: Solar for VANGONS?
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:51:46 +0000
    If the power used to generate the hydrolysis is from a renewable source like solar or wind….who cares if it takes more energy...
  • Re: environ"mental"ism !
    Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 08:19:21 -0500
    ...The industry views cutting redwoods as renewable. Funny. How long did it take the redwoods to get to their desirable state? Sure...I guess...
  • Re: Local gas prices?
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:12:44 -0400
    ...It may be now, but because the source material is renewable and the prices for infrastructure and chemistry are relatively fixed if demand were...
  • VDO sender unit sump plug
    Historical mailing list - Bob Lessard
    Fri, 2 Mar 2001 09:29:02 -0800
    ...They sell the senders too. Bob Bob Lessard PhD Candidate Dept. Renewable Resources University of Alberta voice 604 974-0997 x2392 email bob.lessard...
  • Re: Westie Conversion (Electric)
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:33:43 -0700
    ...advertising electric Vanagons & electric Porsche Speedsters in Northern California http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm You might also try to contact longtime listmember Otmar...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sat, 15 May 2004 05:15:31 -0700
    ...The ability to use renewable bio fuels and thus contribute zero to global warming tips the balance. Biofuels don't have to come from...
  • Re: Solar for VANGONS?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:34:22 -0500
    ...mcneely ---- Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > If the power used to generate the hydrolysis is from a renewable source like solar or wind...
  • Re: Electric power vanagon
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:59:39 -0800
    http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm Not saying it's a solution. Just saw the page recently. Cheers, Neil. On Tue, Nov 11, 2008...
  • Re: environ"mental"ism !
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 08:12:44 -0800
    ...How long did >it take the redwoods to get to their desirable state? Sure...I guess >they are renewable...just not for several lifetimes...
  • PRICE OF GASOLINE
    Historical mailing list - Dan Nims
    Thu, 24 Feb 2000 14:22:28 -0800
    ...When one reflects on just how useful this non-renewable resource is (turn the key, drive away) the price is actually pretty accessable. And...
  • Re: Want some free energy? (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:16:27 -0400
    ...It sounds great but they are very vague about exactly what this renewable clean energy source is. On 8/25/06, Rich Bennington <rich...
  • Re: 74 VW Van for sale in D.C. area (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - randy johnson
    Wed, 13 Jul 94 20:42:59 EDT
    ...Manager > >Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) > >jmccabe@digex.net > > > >-- > >Joe McCabe, P.E. > >Multimedia Manager > >Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 27 Apr 2003 22:04:01 -0500
    ...electric or hybrid conversion? > http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm yousa!! $17,500 for the conversion, NOT including the batteries!!!???? :( that hurts. for $17...
  • Re: Hydrogen power for your van?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:35:35 +1300
    ...The press release suggests that hydrogen produced from cellulose and >other renewable organic materials could be blended with natural gas >for use in natural...
  • Re: Using linoleum as veneer to cover shelves and side panel
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 31 Jul 2017 07:44:03 -0300
    ...when used in its intended environment - it is also made of renewable ingredients and can be safely discarded at its end of life. > On...
  • Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style.
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 6 Aug 2006 16:45:19 -0700
    ...Too bad that we can't put all of the Iraq/Afgan war $$s into solar/wind/renewable energy research instead. Malcolm (Halifax) __________________________________________________ Do...
  • CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:42:27 -0700
    ...s warranty * 6-month free replacement 12 Volt:; $213 CDN Features * Renewable energy deep cycle battery * 12V sealed AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) deep cycle...
  • Hydrogen power for your van?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:05:47 -0500
    ...The press release suggests that hydrogen produced from cellulose and other renewable organic materials could be blended with natural gas for use in natural...
  • Re: Gas consumption higher in winter? The Reasons!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:51:44 -0500
    ...Part of it is EPA requirements for the renewable (!) sources. There is a reduction of energy and the o2 sensor circuit will compensate for...
  • Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:47:32 -0700
    ...PLUS, I can run renewable fuels [biodiesel] and 'trash' fuels [waste vegetable oil] while emitting up to 90% LESS harmful emissions. Oh, and no...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
    Sat, 15 May 2004 16:58:53 -0700
    ...The ability to use renewable bio fuels and thus contribute zero to global warming tips the balance. Biofuels don't have to come from...
  • Re: environ"mental"ism !
    Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 09:43:32 -0700
    ...How long did >>it take the redwoods to get to their desirable state? Sure...I guess >>they are renewable...just not for several lifetimes...
  • Re: Vw news
    Historical mailing list - side.loading.naish.machine
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:01:26 -0800
    ...as our % of energy production from renewables rises electric cars will make even more sense. 4. Internal combustion engine based companies and oil companies...
  • Ethanol & fuel system parts
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 05:39:49 -0600
    ...Furthermore, it's a bio-fuel, a renewable energy source, and can be produced cheaply from all sorts of biomass. We don't have...
  • Biodiesel
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:40:10 -0400
    ...Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made primarily from vegetable or animal oils. In the United States, the most common source is soybean oil. Waste...
  • Re: TDI conversion thoughts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:38:02 -0700
    ...But I don't regret the conversion because I'm using less fuel--nearly 30% as stated, I have the ability to use renewable...
  • Re: oil out of concrete
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:29:47 -0600
    ...Highways are not a renewable resource. The roads could be resurfaced with concrete, once the bitumen was removed. BTW, many ships used to use...
  • Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:22:07 -0400
    ...s warranty * 6-month free replacement 12 Volt:; $213 CDN Features * Renewable energy deep cycle battery * 12V sealed AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) deep cycle...
  • Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Tue, 17 Dec 2002 05:30:10 -0800
    ...VW is at least thinking of the future and renewable fuel. Gimme 150 hp and 250+ ft/lbs at 1900 rpm. Subaru, can you...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Steve W
    Mon, 28 Apr 2003 07:08:16 -0700
    ...electric or hybrid > conversion? > > http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm > > yousa!! $17,500 for the conversion, NOT > including the > batteries!!!???? :( > > that hurts. for $17...
  • Re: Ethanol free gas
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 6 Sep 2013 09:36:49 -0700
    ...It was promoted as "renewable energy" and an environmentally friendly fuel, but there are a lot of problems. Now we are stuck with it...
  • Re: My Advice- Re: Coolant hose fatigue
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Wed, 26 Nov 2003 18:33:57 -0500
    ...Patent are not renewable like trademarks. I'm familar with the above because my company makes all its money from patents and trademarks. So...
  • Re: Question on Biodiesel
    Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
    Tue, 17 May 2005 09:46:04 -0700
    a station dedicated to biodiesel.....that's great!!! biodiesel is a huge environmental statement IMO - the reduced emissions, the use of renewable resources, etc...
  • Re: environ"mental"ism !
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 08:56:01 -0800
    ...How long did >>>it take the redwoods to get to their desirable state? Sure...I guess >>>they are renewable...just not for several lifetimes...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Sun, 27 Apr 2003 21:18:59 -0700
    ...electric or hybrid conversion? > > http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm > >yousa!! $17,500 for the conversion, NOT including the >batteries!!!???? :( 24ea. T145's no...
  • Re: Using linoleum as veneer to cover shelves and side panel
    Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
    Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:19:19 -0700
    ...when used in its intended environment - it is also made of renewable ingredients and can be safely discarded at its end of life. > >> On...
  • Re: Ethanol & fuel system parts
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 09:14:52 -0500
    ...Propaganda from the grain growers in the mid west. > Furthermore, it's > a bio-fuel, a renewable energy source, and can be produced cheaply...
  • The Warranty Company.
    Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
    Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:05:25 EDT
    ...Both of these prices are for a year of coverage and are renewable. They also claim that their warranty is accepted at every garage...
  • Re: PRICE OF GASOLINE
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 24 Feb 2000 23:09:31 -0600
    ...When one reflects on just how useful this non-renewable > resource is (turn the key, drive away) the price is actually pretty > accessable. And...
  • Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:40:26 -0400
    ...PLUS, I can run renewable fuels [biodiesel] and 'trash' fuels [waste vegetable oil] while emitting up to 90% LESS harmful emissions. Oh, and no...
  • Re: CDN Tire: Two 6 volt vs One 12 volt battery question
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:23:49 -0600
    ...s warranty * 6-month free replacement 12 Volt:; $213 CDN Features * Renewable energy deep cycle battery * 12V sealed AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) deep cycle...
  • Re: Ethanol free gas
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 6 Sep 2013 12:50:34 -0500
    ...It was promoted as "renewable energy" and an environmentally friendly fuel, but there are a lot of problems. Now we are stuck with it...
  • Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style. (p-mail)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
    Sun, 6 Aug 2006 19:12:18 -0700
    ...combustion engines, hydrogen power plants (hydrogen takes great amounts of non-renewable energy to make), even wind generators need maintenance etc. Thanks for playing...
  • Re: AC and engine temps
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Fri, 24 Jul 1998 16:16:40 -0700
    ...and your non-EuroVan VW is a NON-RENEWABLE resource!) I'm inclined to be more careful and keep as many VW's on...
  • Re: Ethanol & fuel system parts
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:02:38 -0800
    ...Except that ethanol is renewable and it a good octance booster. It has has good solvent properities (as can be seen as alcohol being...
  • Re: 2x 150Ah battery install in T4 Westy, Was Deep cycle on sale
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:52:08 -0600
    ...cost > > > $0.71/Ah > > > > 119/85 = 1.4 $/Ah Or an "Renewable energy grade" Excide 6V battery (Should presumably be more > > > tolerant of cycling...
  • Re: A message from White House Spokesperson Scott McLellan: CAUTION POLITICAL CONTENT
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 15:51:06 -0500
    ...I spent 7 or 8 years after college on my own studying various aspects of energy use and production, both renewable and non-renewable...
  • FW: [TrumanScholarsAssociation] Contest for Seed Money for Clean Energy Start-Ups
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:23:23 -0600
    ...They have five different categories under the umbrella of "clean energy" (Energy Efficiency, Smart Power, Renewable Energy, Transportation, & Water Management) Details of rules and...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: electric or hybrid conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 28 Apr 2003 03:16:29 -0700
    ...electric or hybrid conversion? > http://www.renewables.com/ElectricVanConv.htm yousa!! $17,500 for the conversion, NOT including the batteries!!!???? :( that hurts. for $17...
  • Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 18 Dec 2002 00:03:59 +1300
    ...a bit. >VW is at least thinking of the future and renewable fuel. Gimme 150 hp and >250+ ft/lbs at 1900 rpm. Subaru...
  • Re: A message from White House Spokesperson Scott McLellan: CAUTION POLITICAL CONTENT
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 17:27:16 -0500
    ...for engines to improve their efficiency or to use different, and renewable, fuel sources. Most of these designs were scarfed up by the car...
  • Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
    Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
    Sat, 15 May 2004 17:51:02 -0700
    ...Lowe mentioned: > > The ability to use renewable bio > fuels and thus contribute zero to global warming tips the balance. > Biofuels don't have to...
  • Re: A message from White House Spokesperson Scott McLellan: CAUTION POLITICAL CONTENT
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 17:24:05 -0700
    ...for engines to improve > their efficiency or to use different, and renewable, fuel sources. Most > of these designs were scarfed up by the car...
  • Re: environ"mental"ism !
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 26 Feb 2000 16:53:10 -0700
    ...How long did > >>>it take the redwoods to get to their desirable state? Sure...I guess > >>>they are renewable...just not for several lifetimes...