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  • Green Pick-up Truck 
    Reported by: Nicole Kilmer

    Thursday, Mar 20, 2008 @03:18pm CDT

    (Orlando, FL) - A Florida motorist has taken the fight against high gas prices into his own hands.  He created a truck that runs on golf cart batteries.  His Chevy S-10 pickup hasn't been to a gas station in two years!

     

    The red 1997 is actually... Green.  Completely electric.  Built in 3 months by professional electrical engineer, Ken Watkins.  The batteries should last five years with proper water level maintenance.  That's about all the T.L.C. it needs.  No oil changes. No antifreeze. No clutch to wear out. 

     

    Ken liked the challenge of building this and getting away from pricey gas pumps.  But he loves not being so dependent on foreign oil.  Something fellow drivers seem to share with him on the road.  A good idea, and still a quiet one, at a top speed of 75 mph.

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    Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010


    Oregon, IL Bed & Breakfast Goes Green Play Media
    New owners take steps to make an old building a little greener.

    Wednesday, January 27th, 2010


    Byron Public Library Goes Green Play Media
    The new Byron Public Library was built environmentally-friendly.

    Tuesday, January 26th, 2010


    Governor Quinn Announces Guidelines for Illinois' ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate Program
    Over $12 Million in Federal Recovery Funds Available to Increase the Use of Energy Efficient ...

    Governor's Green Youth Awards
    Illinois EPA accepting project applications from Illinois students.

    Electric Car Maker Gets Federal Loan
    Tesla will borrow $465M loan to build a factory in Southern California.

    IDNR Makes Plans to Restock Rock River
    Catfish among target species for 2010.

    Thursday, January 21st, 2010


    $6M Recovery Grant for Green Jobs in Illinois
    Rockford will benefit from green energy grant.

    Monday, January 18th, 2010


    Pine Mulch Now Available in Winnebago County
    Get pine mulch from recycled Christmas trees.

    Thursday, January 7th, 2010


    Christmas Tree Recycling Program
    2010 Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Christmas Tree Recycling Program

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