Goal For The Green

There is a new dealership in the town of Plymouth, Michigan.  No, not a car or motorcycle dealership, but a retail store that specializes in battery powered electric bikes, scooters and mopeds. The new store is called eco-Wheelz.com.

With such a large focus on the economy, high energy prices, and the environment, the timing of this new store is perfect. The bikes found there are 100% electric and provide an excellent and economical alternative to gas guzzling vehicles.

There are tons of economical and environmental benefits to this type of travel.  Currently there are three battery types to choose from.  Standard (SLA) is sealed lead acid.  Or you can upgrade to (NiMH) Nickel Metal Hydride, or (Li-Ion) Lithium Ion which reduces weight by allowing you to travel further, while maximizing the life of the battery.  Which ever battery you choose, you can travel up to 40 miles per charge, at approximately 20 mph.  Best of all there is no insurance or registration necessary.

You can find more information and a recent press release here.

Eco-Wheelz is a family founded and operated organization.  Before founding eco wheelz, President Jeremy Panizzoli, operated a successful online marketing firm specializing in web development and online advertising.  He is the key player in the daily operations.  It is his expertise in advertising and marketing that are the driving force behind the “brand.”

Vice-President and co-founder Craig Panizzoli, spent 33 years as an engineer at Metaldyne.  He was hard hit by the changes that have occured in the auto industry.  Being frustrated by high energy prices and the effect that they have had on the economy, he was ready to make a change.  He did the research that led to the formation of eco-wheelz.  Craig brings his extensive technical background and sales experience to the business.  He also leads the maintenance shop. Together they have the perfect business at the perfect time, while keeping it all in the family.

It’s shocking to hear coming from a billionaire oil man. There is no easy fix to the energy “emergency” we are in. T.Boone Pickens has set out to build an Army of Americans to fight for the cause of reducing our dependence on foreign oil. The 80 year old oil tycoon is lobbying for his energy plan, arguing that “This is one emergency that we can’t drill our way out of.”

Currently we are spending $700 billion dollars a year in foreign oil. Mr. Pickens wants to replace more than 1/3 of the oil we import with wind, natural gas, solar and other “green” energy sources. His plan states that it can be done in less than a decade. He sees America as the “Saudi Arabia of wind,” stating that it is the future of this country. To back up his plan, he is currently building the worlds largest 4,000 megawatt wind farm, on 400,000 acres in Pampa, Texas.

Wind could be the source of energy for many of our power plants that currently run on natural gas. This then would free-up natural gas to power planes, trains and cars. It would be cleaner and much more economical, while cutting down our dependence on foreign oil.

As Americans, we need to put aside our political views, stand up and insist that whoever is elected, do something in the area of exploring alternative energy sources. We can start by contacting our elected state representatives and insist that they take action on these issues.

For the last forty years we have been operating “like fools without a plan. ” At least now there is a plan. It is a place to start to put our country back on the track of being self sustaining. Our government isn’t doing anything, so it’s our turn! For more information visit:

It’s not just at the gas pump- the price of everything is skyrocketing.  Americans are hurting badly, while expecting our government to propose a plan of action NOW.  Seems all they can do is argue and not accomplish much.

On the Democratic side of politics, they have been recreating a measure in the House to punish price gougers. The bill is aimed at curbing oil market speculation (futures trading), which is a contributing factor for the price we pay at the pump. Republicans are calling for expanded offshore drilling, which is gaining popularity with rising oil prices and gas at $4+ a gallon.  However, energy experts and geologists have stated that it would take 5-10 years for ANY oil or natural gas to be produced even if the offshore drilling ban ended tomorrow.

So, when are we ever going to see a great reduction on our dependance on oil? The crazy prices of everything are having a huge impact on our already weakened economy. Energy and the Economy are the main issues of concern to the American public, in the race for the White House.

There have been many ideas on the sounding board recently in regards to the energy crisis. They include rethinking thoughts on Nuclear power, biofuels and renewables (solar and wind power) and ending the off-shore drilling ban. Off-shore drilling, clearly is not the answer.

Ever wonder what happened to the electric car, or other great inventions that could solve this problem? Electric cars have less parts, lower maintenance costs and — umm they use no GAS. What?-no profit anymore for the automotive and oil companies. What a shame that would be!  They already are controlling world governments and monopolizing most forms of transportation,making us dependent on the liquid gold.

Large international companies have for years bought out all the patent rights for inventions that work.  They work with other large companies to maximize THEIR profits. An example of this was the railroad monopolies of the late 1800’s.  They worked with each other, instead of competitively, raising rates without regard of the people. The main goal was to maximize THEIR profits. This resulted in the Sherman Anti Trust Laws, that were created to break up the railroad monopolies and bring the prices back under control.

I realize businesses are created to make profits, but governments are supposed to make living a fair and equitable life, a right of their citizens.  What happened to our government that use to work for the good of the people, with liberty and justice for all?  We use to be a free market society, where there was fair competition. Not so anymore…. not today.

Written in association with At Cost Energy