Kristen Hall-Geisler

Kristen Hall-Geisler, an avid recycler and consumer of organic frutis and veggies in Portland, Or, really digs the 100+ mph EV (electric vehicle) drag racing scene.

 

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  • First Backyard Ethanol Maker Installed in L.A. Aug 6, 2009

    GreenHouse energy installed the first of its Microfueler backyard ethanol makers in Los Angeles, and a slew of green-minded stars attended the installation, including GreenHouse investor Shaquille O’Neal. (Imagine the size of his carbon footprint. Size 23, according to Wikipedia.) The... more
  • Tree-Fiber Tires Give Better MPGs Aug 6, 2009

    Researchers are Oregon State University (go Beavers!) have found that microcrystalline cellulose, which is made from plant fibers, could be used to reinforce rubber tires instead of silica or carbon black, which just sounds nasty. Cellulose fiber has been used in... more
  • Nissan Leaf Electric Car No Laughing Matter Aug 5, 2009

    The latest challenger in the electric vehicle ring made its debut on Sunday: the Nissan Leaf. At first glance, it’s got several things going for it: It’s cute but not weird It’s 100% gasoline- and emissions-free It’s got a 100-mile range on lithium-ion... more
  • Cash for Clunkers: Yes, It’s Still On Aug 4, 2009

    The past few days have been hectic for the Cash for Clunkers program. The U.S. government had allocated $1 billion for the CARS program as of July 24, when “The Rule” was issued with details for how the rebates would... more
  • FedEx Adds Nearly 100 Hybrid Vehicles to Its Fleet Jul 30, 2009

    FedEx announced that it has added 92 hybrid vehicles to its fleet of delivery trucks, bringing its grand green total to 264 hybrid vehicles. The company started accumulated the lower-emissions, fuel-sipping hybrid-electric vehicles in 2004. The trucks were converted to... more
  • 2012 Toyota Plug-In Prius Price Set Jul 29, 2009

    Toyota will release a mass-market plug-in Prius in 2010, with a price tag set at $47,000. The car will be able to charge at a 110-volt or 220-volt outlet, both of which are common in American households. Few details are... more
  • Electric Vehicle Drag Racing - Now with KillaCycle! Jul 28, 2009

    I spent the weekend at the Wayland Invitational, an electric vehicle drag racing event held at Portland International Raceway and sanctioned by the National Electric Drag Racing Association. Didn’t know they had such a thing, did you? Well, they do,... more
  • Cash for Clunkers Final Details Released Jul 27, 2009

    Okay, you’ve heard about the U.S. Government’s “Cash for Clunkers” deal for weeks now; how can you, savvy green consumer, take advantage of the program? First, you should know that it’s official name is CARS, or Car Allowance Rebate System.... more
  • World’s Biggest Electric Delivery Truck Coming Tuesday Jul 24, 2009

    Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. will deliver its first little fleet of big electric delivery trucks next week. The Newton, as the truck is called, can do 50 mph for 150 miles — much farther than most passenger electric vehicles. It... more
  • Keep Your Car Eco-Cool with Film Jul 23, 2009

    Solar Gard says it’s got the solution for sun-warmed cars: a film that covers the windows and keeps the interior cool. And a cool interior, the theory goes, doesn’t require the air conditioning to run at full blast to make... more

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