Enjoy a drive in a high performance hybrid electric car. For some reason that just does not sound right, but it is true. They are out there and soon to be available to you, if you have the money.

Ferrari has been developing their cars since the beginning of the company. Ferrari has been winning in Formula One consistently starting in 1951. Since that first win there have been 208 more wins with 203 pole positions and 218 fastest laps. All of these are records for any one team. Since Formula One is the most advanced form of racing with the stiffest competition in the world, this all-time leading winner knows how to get the most performance out of a car. Now they are developing systems for hybrid electric cars.

The leak came out early this year from the Geneva Motor Show. The Ferrari 599XX may have some form of the Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) system deployed on the car. It is not a surprise since the Ferrari Formula One team is currently developing and using this system on their race cars.

If that was not inspiring enough there was additional news from the Paris Motor Show.
The Peugeot RC Hvmotion4 concept car claims 52.3 mpg from this hybrid electric vehicle. The performance part is 62 mph in 4.4 seconds. This is from a 1.6L conventional engine with 218 hp and 206 lb of torque powering the rear wheels. From the front wheels is a 70 kW electric motor that supplies an additional power of 132 lb-ft of circular motion.

This is all being developed because it helps the cars go faster and perform better. The side effect is that the vehicles produce fewer emissions and use less fossil fuel. So going green is beneficial for performance. I really like this trend. I cannot wait till my hybrid electric car reaches this better level of performance. I hope it will be soon.

When features like KERS start to be used in the racing world you can be sure that commercial developments in this area will be following right along.

When it comes to Going Green, there are a lot of things to consider. Where do I start? What products should I buy? What can I do in my own home? Most products on the market today end up spending hundreds of years in a landfill, clogging up lakes and streams, and creating a huge mess. Home cleaners can end up putting deadly chemicals into the ground water and can end up back in your home. However, you can make your own Green Homemade Products with little effort or money.

Baking Soda:
One of the easiest ways to clean your home without harsh chemicals is by using something you probably already have in your cupboards; baking soda. Baking soda can be used for a wide variety of purposes, such as carpet cleaners, laundry additives, and even as toothpaste. Baking soda is a natural product and is totally safe to use around your family.

Cleaning:
Add a little baking soda to your laundry to brighten your whites, and kill any odors due to mold or mildew. A little baking soda in your toilet will help cut through hard water stains. It will also whiten your bathtub and sink. It will also get rid of any odors coming from the refrigerator and drains. A little baking soda added to some hot water will also get rid of carpet stains.

Vinegar:
Another wonder product you probably already have it white vinegar. This is a great product for cleaning glass and mirrors. Add a little to a bottle of warm water and you’re ready to clean every window in your house. Also, add vinegar to a bucket of water to mop wooden floors. Normal cleaners will leave a film on your hard wood floors, but vinegar will help maintain the finish while killing the germs you might have.

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on fancy cleaners when you can make your own Green Homemade Products from things you probably already own. How’s that for saving time, money, and the environment?

Maybe there is hope after all folks.

The Miley and Mandy Show have a cute skit about Going Green and to Wake Up America.

This is just what we need for the young people to get motivated.

A Miley Cyrus video,

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