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1 The Principles of Green
Electric motorcycles also do not emit harmful emissions as they are batterypowered. Nevertheless, pollution can also occur because of the grid electricity
generation used to charge electric bike batteries. The only disadvantage associated
with electric motorcycles is the cost.
Hybrid cars depend on electricity and are designed such that they automatically
recharge their batteries through energy conversion. Emissions in such cars are
quite low compared to standard cars (Coad et al. 2009). Despite being important in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they also have some weaknesses, particularly
the batteries. In addition, new hybrid buses, including the Mercedes-Benz, Citaro
G, BlueTec Hybrid Bus, and public transportation are essential Green transportation
modes.
Carpooling can also be a great way of Going Green. Conceptually, carpooling
entails multiple occupants sharing vehicles. Carpooling reduces the number of cars
on the road, thus significantly minimizing pollution levels (Buliung et al. 2009).
Carpooling is eco-friendly and a favorable Green transportation mode. For example,
five friends can use one vehicle for commuting rather than each of them driving their
car. This is not only economical but also ecologically sensible.
Can you identify ways that our community can improve carpooling? What
measures can be put in place to ensure that carpooling becomes successful?
Finally, one cannot fail to talk about walking as a Green mode of transport. It
involves zero-emission of GHG emissions, is free, and a great way of exercising.
The other Green transportation modes that can be used today are service and freight
vehicles. The use of electricity and biofuels instead of fossil fuels and by offering
lots of travel alternatives will go a long way towards aligning the transportation
sector to Green transportation.
1.2.2 Green Practices at Home
Everyone has a place that they call home, and as such, everyone can play a
responsibility in Going Green by adopting Green practices at home. Instead of
depending on artificial light, one can maximize the use of external lighting. Natural
light offers a bright and warm feeling while also providing natural heat to homes.
The best way of achieving this is by developing options that allow for great natural
light solutions, including shutters and solar-powered roof windows made by the
Velux Group. People with a home office should try to ensure that it is as Green as
possible. For example, you can store digital file copies rather than hard and printed
copies, unless it is mandatory that you have them in that form.
1 The Principles of Green
Electric motorcycles also do not emit harmful emissions as they are batterypowered. Nevertheless, pollution can also occur because of the grid electricity
generation used to charge electric bike batteries. The only disadvantage associated
with electric motorcycles is the cost.
Hybrid cars depend on electricity and are designed such that they automatically
recharge their batteries through energy conversion. Emissions in such cars are
quite low compared to standard cars (Coad et al. 2009). Despite being important in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they also have some weaknesses, particularly
the batteries. In addition, new hybrid buses, including the Mercedes-Benz, Citaro
G, BlueTec Hybrid Bus, and public transportation are essential Green transportation
modes.
Carpooling can also be a great way of Going Green. Conceptually, carpooling
entails multiple occupants sharing vehicles. Carpooling reduces the number of cars
on the road, thus significantly minimizing pollution levels (Buliung et al. 2009).
Carpooling is eco-friendly and a favorable Green transportation mode. For example,
five friends can use one vehicle for commuting rather than each of them driving their
car. This is not only economical but also ecologically sensible.
Can you identify ways that our community can improve carpooling? What
measures can be put in place to ensure that carpooling becomes successful?
Finally, one cannot fail to talk about walking as a Green mode of transport. It
involves zero-emission of GHG emissions, is free, and a great way of exercising.
The other Green transportation modes that can be used today are service and freight
vehicles. The use of electricity and biofuels instead of fossil fuels and by offering
lots of travel alternatives will go a long way towards aligning the transportation
sector to Green transportation.
1.2.2 Green Practices at Home
Everyone has a place that they call home, and as such, everyone can play a
responsibility in Going Green by adopting Green practices at home. Instead of
depending on artificial light, one can maximize the use of external lighting. Natural
light offers a bright and warm feeling while also providing natural heat to homes.
The best way of achieving this is by developing options that allow for great natural
light solutions, including shutters and solar-powered roof windows made by the
Velux Group. People with a home office should try to ensure that it is as Green as
possible. For example, you can store digital file copies rather than hard and printed
copies, unless it is mandatory that you have them in that form.