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Author: Jennifer Barker
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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Comes Along – But Slowly | Jennifer Barker | SolWest Fair & EORenew | Jun 2011 |
Currently, the biggest limitation for drivers thinking about making the transition to EVs is the need for a reliable network of charging facilities to increase the range of these vehicles and to alleviate any fear of “running out of juice.” Surveys indicate that ease and accessibility of charging rank at the top of potential buyers’ concerns about electric vehicles. |
| LOW ROLLING RESISTANCE TIRES | Jennifer Barker | Jun 2009 |
Only about 12 to 20 percent of the energy produced by the engine actually turns the wheels, and about one-third of that is consumed by rolling resistance. As you drive down the road, your tires squirm and deform every time you go around a corner, accelerate, or apply the brakes. The repeated tire deformation between the tire and the road, within the tire and between the tire and the rim, causes mechanical energy to be converted to heat; hence additional mechanical energy must be supplied to drive the axle. | |
| EarthToys Interview - Living Off The Grid | Jennifer Barker | Solwest.org | Jun 2008 |
I think it's feasible to be off the grid anywhere you have access to sun, wind, or water for power. However, the city planning department may have other ideas. I know a couple in southwest Oregon whose urban homestead was off-grid on a city lot for many years, but they had a community that was supportive of renewables. |
| How Many Energy Slaves Do We Employ? | Jennifer Barker | SolWest | Aug 2006 |
We use about 128,640 horsepower-hours, or the equivalent of 147 energy slaves working for each of us 24/7, all year long. |
| Do A Little Energy Homework Before Investing In Renewable Energy Production | Jennifer Barker | EORenew | Apr 2005 |
Using renewable energy means taking responsibility for our own needs. If you've started by making sure your needs are in control, your chance for success is high! |
| Chill Out! Refrigerators Use A Lot Of Energy! | Jennifer Barker | Eastern Oregon Renewable Energies Non-profit, Inc. | Jun 2003 |
One thing is perfectly clear: you would be foolish not to use at least a conventional energy-star refrigerator, and even with those, you need to be aware that there is a wide variation, mostly dependent on style and features of the unit. |
