Natural
Living: Transportation Section
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future of sustainable transportations systems starts with our
communities. By making it possible for people to walk, bike
and use transit we can elliminate the need for so many cars
and trucks. When cars and trucks are needed we can use electric, Hybrid
and newer technologies to reduce pollution by more than 90%
while substatially reducing the cost of fuel. |
- Walking
- Biking...
- Transit
- Cars
- Trucks
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The Toyota Prius Hybrid car reduces emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional cars. Copyright 2004 John Wilson |
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It looks like the electric may finally reach the mainstream in 2008 or 2009.
As battery technology improves electric vehicles will make the internal combustion engine look like a dinosaur.
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Aptera will introduce electric and hybrid versions of their Typ-1 car in 2008. A solar panel on the roof provides additional power for the cooling system. Heating and cooling the cabin are achieved with a heat pump. The electric model is expected to have a top speed of 90 mph and a range of 120 miles on a charge. Charge time is expected to be in the 2-4 hour range. The hybrid version will have a range of 600 miles. It will cost very little to operate this vehicle. Depending upon the price of electricity and how far you drive it may be as little as $120/year. |
To contact John
Wilson about the Wilson Natural home or about the Solar Village
development being planned please send an email to john.wilson@naturallifenetwork.com
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More Information
on the Web on how you too can take advantage of solar, wind, straw
bale, green roofing and to learn much more about the construction
of the Wilson home see - http://www.NaturalLifeNetwork.com/wilson
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Breathe Architects
/ Martin Liefhebber
The firm is the award winning architect for the Wilson House.
Breathe Architects is an unique design firm with leading edge expertise
in ecological and renewable energy systems. The firm combines a
variety of interrelated disciplines to develop affordable and environmentally
adept housing.
Web: www.breathebyassociation.com
EMail: info@breathebyassociation.com
Phone: 416-469-0018
Kolapore
Construction Inc. (formerly C & R Construction) / Colin Richards
Kolapore Construction is in the custom home construction business
with a distinct view to the integration of natural, ecologically
friendly, and renewable energy resources.
Email: gregory.richards@sympatico.ca
Phone: 905-880-2732
Phantom Electron
Corporation / Leonard Allen
We are innovators, committed to a leadership role in the development
and utilization of solar electric technologies in mainstream applications.
Our team is building a unique company that is powered by vision...
a vision that sees our products providing an avenue for transparent
integration of renewable energy into everyday markets.
Web: www.phantomelectron.com
EMail: sales@phantomelectron.com
Phone: 905-430-6512
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2004 John Wilson |
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News...
Solar
in the City: Award Winning Green House Documentary
SunFest
Sustainable Living Event
Design
eXchange sustainable design award winner 2003
Natural
dream - Toronto Star article, 2003
Like
an Old-fashioned Barn Raising
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