Goal For The Green

Here is an informative info-graphic to take notice of for your SAFETY and those that may be with you when you drive!

I just heard on the news the other day, that many parents are now choosing to have their teenagers drive a manual stick shift vehicle.  The reason being, that they have to concentrate more on their driving without distractions.  It does seem to be making a difference when it comes to arriving alive and uninjured at their destination. Remember, your driving requires your FULL attention.  Other activities can wait until you get there, so always remember to make driving safely your top priority!

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More and more counties, cities, corporations, and individuals are finding the value in the collection and recovery of renewable resources through mineral processing and mining infrastructure. But, what happens once all this material is collected? Then, how do these types of businesses find a company that is proficient in handling all phases of these types of projects from the management phase to the end result?

Infrastructure improvements (Photo credit: Scottish Government)

In today’s competitive and busy digital world, it is important to find a company that can meet the needs of their clients and give the best return on  investment. Ausenco  in Australia, is an example of a company that offers  everything form project management to a successful end result where everybody wins.

With the fast pace of the world today, we often forget the important role that infrastructure plays in our daily lives, in most major cities everywhere. With that thought in mind, it is important to work with  companies that offers  experienced engineering solutions and management skills, to execute both large and small scale industrial and urban infrastructure projects on a global scale.

Infrastructure designed by highly qualified engineers will meet the requirements of urban growth and development world wide. In the cases of resource development works, the demands associated with heavy equipment used in mining infrastructure and mineral processing and often in very difficult environments can be very challenging. A company that can offer experience across the globe, and end to end solutions that lead to sustainability, are key influences to successful business relationships across the energy and resources industries.

From Project management to end results here are some of the areas that are most often customized to clients and projects on a global scale:

Environment and sustainability
Environmental and social solutions
Sustainability solutions
Mining engineering
Geotechnical and civil solutions
Water management
Tailings and mine waste management
Minerals processing
Energy
Transportation systems
Ports and terminals
Pipeline systems
Operations and maintenance
Infrastructure
Services
Commodities

A company such as Ausenco, also offers a vast range of services in the area of these commodities: Biomass,Coal, Copper, CSG/CBM, Gas, Industrial minerals, Iron ore, LNG (Liquified natural gas), Mineral sands, Oil sands, Precious metals, Uranium and Zinc.  They help their clients evaluate extraction processes, treatment and transportation options while creating optimum value for the entire operation.

From the time the commodities are extracted from the ground, through processing, and on to global markets, end to end solutions are customized to the projects. At the beginning of each project to the finish, the environment and sustainability are the first consideration in doing business, while conserving energy and the world’s resources is the main goal. Together all are working toward greener tomorrows for everyone.

Cars receive most of the attention when speaking about eco-friendly transportation — and rightly so — but there are many other vehicles and devices that aim to reduce emissions with alternative power sources. From two-wheeled transports to landscaping equipment, prepare for the ever-increasing availability of machines fueled by green, sustainable power.

Motorcycles

Motorcycle manufacturers are making significant strides in producing green, alternative-fueled bikes. Zero Motorcycles has been accelerating to the top of the electric motorcycle industry with groundbreaking innovations. Zero’s 2013 S, powered by the new Z-Force motor, offers the longest range of any e-bike, traveling 137 miles in the city with a top of speed of 95 miles per hour, according to EarthTechling.com. By charging at the CHAdeMO charge stations, Zero motorcycles can be charged to 95 percent in 60 minutes or less.

photo by muc10

Lit Motors is peering further down the e-bike pipeline with its innovative C-1 model prototype. The C-1 takes the best parts of a motorcycle and splices them with the safety features of a car. The result is an enclosed two-wheeled vehicle that drives like a car. It can travel 200 miles on a single charge and can hit a top speed of 120 miles per hour, according to The New York Times.

Lawnmowers

Homeowners underestimate the frightening volume of noxious fumes that gas-powered mowers release into the atmosphere. As an alternative, there exist corded and cordless electric lawnmowers, but some mowers take it a step further. Autonomous mowers like the Husqvarna Automower utilize both solar energy and electricity to mow your lawn. The hybrid’s solar panels soak in ultraviolet light on sunny days, but if it needs more juice, the Automower automatically returns to its base station for an electric charge. The installation of a perimeter wire contains the mower from wandering into a neighbor’s yards. Of course, if you want the greenest mower available, your best bet is always the push reel mower that’s powered solely by you.

ATVs

Environmentalists usually decry ATVs as wasteful and a blight to the land, but these utility vehicles do serve important functions. Farmers and park rangers rely on ATVs to pull heavy tools and traverse difficult terrain. Electric ATVs are a godsend to rural riders. Electric ATVs are whisper quiet and free of emissions. Owners don’t have to fret about replacing oil, fuel filters and spark plugs either. Electric Vehicle System’s (EVS) E-Force is one such economical ATV that’s applicable in farming, border patrol, park maintenance and of course for recreation. Impressively, it achieves three times the torque of a gas motor, according to ATV.com. Polaris also released one of the first completely electric side-by-sides, the Ranger EV. Polaris claims that their EV has the longest range of any mid-size, electric side-by-side.