Enviro-Shelter Experiment Winter 2013 ( Wk 7)

Enviro-Shelter Experiment Winter 2013 ( Wk 7)



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Sol-Era Log Entry 2013-15-03 Earth Continuum 7                             321


Today the time cutter fell on Friday, and it is here. Friday takes on a special meaning to many peoples cause it is the last work day, pay day, and Friday night one can stay up late or go out without having to get up early.
Okay about the boat  ---

" After an amazing 18-month journey, the sun-powered boat, Turanor PlanetSolar completes its around-the-world mission. The world's largest solar-powered boat originally launched on its worldwide trip from Monaco in September 2010 and then on May 4th 2011, the boat officially finished the trip. The Swiss-designed solar boat is powered by 537 square meters of photovoltaic modules that enabled it to travel around the world and hit spots like Miami, Cancún, Brisbane, Singapore, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi."

Okay some more interesting Solar vehicles coming on the market.

The ELF ( Pictured above)  is designed with the busy commuter in mind. The ride height puts you in sight of other drivers while the body is still slim enough to navigate bike trails. There is plenty of room to stash your laptop case and pick up several bags of groceries on the way home. Recharge the removable battery pack by parking your ELF in the sun or by plugging it in to a standard outlet. Upgrade to a more powerful solar panel to stay off grid or add a NuVinci 360 hub to ease your ride. Additional upgrades and features will be available.

 

 
 

I checked on the ELF and it is not available yet on the market, but the company has over 300 orders so the machine should be out on the streets by Summer. For the Farm application we are actually more interested in the Truckit but it might not be on the market till next year.



 

The Truckit ( Pictured above) is a more rugged vehicle designed for the light delivery market. Whether your business is flowers or hot meals, the Truckit can save you big money on local delivery. This OTV can carry over 800 lbs and can be customized with hot/cold boxes, a lockable trunk, extra shelving, or whatever you might need to make the Truckit fit your business.


Conquer your commute with the high-performing, powerful EVELO Aries Electric Bike.

From the high hills to local streets, the world is yours when you’re atop this high-performance bike loaded with comfortable amenities that make riding ever so fun again; you’ll never say no to a ride again. Whether you’re zipping to work, cruising with friends and family, or simply having a day on the town, the EVELO Aries will get you there with speed and style.




I would of loved to have all three of these exciting new vehicles here on the farm but the only one that is actually available for the experiment is the Evelo Aries so we will use it in the test for now. Nevertheless we are just about ready to go into full off grid mode and test all of the equipment, and systems for one week with all other forms of utility energy severed, including calories for human energy from the supermarkets. Stand alone around here really means, " Stand Alone" but we all know in just a few years every human being on this Planet Earth, will be utilizing these types of lifestyles. You may ask, " What about all those other types lifestyles? "  Well the answer is simple, "  Where are all those millions of people that used to ride on the backs of Animals ? Times change and people actually are very quick to change with the times especially when the old ways become obsolete, outdated and basically useless.  To find out which side of the fence you want on ask yourself one very simple question, "  Which is sustainable, which is not? " Then choose wisely.   One very unique plus was accomplished during the petrol-chemical era of mankind and that is the fact that all these nice roads are created making the Solar electric vehicles possible. I see this as a foundation, a layering effect for the next age of ingenuity. As more and more evidence comes out about the causes of obesity, cancer, disease and pollution of the water, soil, air and food supply, not to many existing companies will be in business including utility companies that have basically decimated the planet.     Sol-Era Log Entry 2013-16-03 Earth Continuum 7                   320     Today is the beginning of another picture perfect day. The Sun beaming through the blinds flickering, beckoning the day into existence.  All systems are steady as she goes. Today is such a beautiful creation, we are taking the day off and just enjoy and watch nature come alive.     Sol-Era Log Entry 2013-17-03 Earth Continuum 7              319   Today is off to a great start. We are planting more stuff in the greenhouse, and outside plots. The area near the greenhouse is now closed off to the Animals, and we are tilling up the raised beds out there. The long term forecast is not calling for any freezing nights so will begin planting crops like Beans, cucumbers, eggplants, muskmelon, spinach, okra, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon, amaranth, and potatoes.       Sol-Era Log Entry 2013-18-03 Earth Continuum 7           318    After an intensive brainstorm, to the point of a vision, we have begun a off the wall project that could be our best public demonstration of alternative energy to date.  Will tell you about it later.. The rains have returned with a lot of thunder and lightning. Energy is everywhere, the whole sky is lit up with it.     Sol-Era Log Entry 2013-19-03 Earth Continuum 7           317      One of one of the most extraordinary events known to the modern era of mankind is about to occur. A once in a lifetime extravaganza.    These futuristic simulated data streams are altered and updated as new real time events and data reflect effects on realities coming into focus in the time portal equipment. The events are based on the supply and demand system, the natural ecosystems, renewables, VS non-renewable energy realities.     Sol-Era Log Entry 2013-20-03 Earth Continuum 7             316    It is hard to grasp the true nature of the magnitude of these technologies on culture unless you realize them on a global scale, for it is only when billions of Human beings on this planet are living within their means, using the natural forces for energy, does one begin to see the nature of the future. Lifestyle is the key. Someday soon this lifestyle will not be considered a, " Alternative Lifestyle " for living within the ability of the daily input from nature's synergy can be all-incompassing.   Today the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal, thus the Vernal Equinox the first day of Spring. Spring has strung at last       Sol-Era Log Entry 2013-21-03 Earth Continuum 7           315    Today nature has set aside a very special occasion and we Humans for lack of a better word has called it a, "  Day " And a very beautiful day indeed. The air is still a bit nippy, but for now the insects are still being borned here, and are not filling the troposphere with the buzz of life. We charged the Evelo through the Solar Inverter yesterday evening, all night and into the morning as instructed for the initial charge.  Then we took it out for the first maiden voyage which was several miles around the local area. The Evelo performed like a champ. We now how a bonafide Solar Electric Vehicle, ( SEV) for local transportation entered into the experiment.