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I need some help with these electric vehicles. Please read?

Ok, so I am a thirteen year old environmentalist and i have my goal set in life. To create a vehicle for everyone that runs on electricity. I love electric cars and i have drove one before. There quiet and slick. I have plans for one already and I am an eighth grader whiz. I [...]

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If my solar panel is to replace my roof, does it make my home less hot?

I’m not sure what’s my roof is made of, could be clay or concrete or decra. But you know this material absorb heat and subsequently travel all the way down into the house, that makes a house hot. Nevertheless, thought of going green, if i replace my roof with solar panel/cell, does it also make [...]

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Solar Roof Shingles: 2010 International Builders Show

Dow’s Powerhouse Solar Shingles promise to turn sunlight into savings. Consumer Reports takes a look at the 2010 International Builders’ Show. Learn more about roofing and siding on our web site http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/home-improvement/index.htm?EXTKEY=I93YT01&CMP=OTC-YUTBE Duration : 0:1:44 Technorati Tags: Consumer Reports, dow, HOME IMPROVEMENT, roofing, shingles, solar power

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please help me Study Unit – Structural Design, Part 2?

1. ASHI standards require a home inspector to identify and describe the type of structure and materials of construction before A. testing systems scientifically. B. evaluating each system. C. establishing value. D. reporting remaining usefulness. 2. A good place to begin an interior structure inspection is the A. garage.C. basement. B. attic.D. plumbing system. 3. [...]

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Thin-film photovoltaic (PV) laminates