admin on Jan 16th, 2009The Peak Oil Crisis: Renovating Suburbia
There has been a lot written lately about the coming demise of America’s suburbs. The general thesis is that without cheap fuels for cars, lawnmowers and heating, suburban living will become untenable.
People will be forced to abandon their homes and make their way to cities, small towns or rural communities where they can survive without [...]
admin on Oct 23rd, 2008Bicycle makers tout two-wheeled hybrids for commuters
LAS VEGAS — If you lose your car to the economic downturn, you can get a hybrid that uses no gasoline.
The two power sources: electricity and your thighs.
The electric-assist bike, which takes much of the fitness factor out of cycling, has been around for years mostly as a curiosity. But it’s finally getting some [...]