Bright Automotive is making transportation advances!

Bright Automotive is making major strides in the attempt to find more environmentally friendly vehicles. They are engineering a hybrid plug-in electric fleet vehicle. This is much more appealing to Americans due to the fact that it is larger in size. This is part of an American attempt to become as environmentally efficient as many European countries have come to be. Bright Automotive is a company based in Anderson, Indiana is working on a van-sized vehicle that is as fuel-efficient as a "Smart Car." This van is a plug-in vehicle that is named IDEA, it could potentially eliminate thousands of pounds off the weight of a typical American van. The founder of the company, John Waters, became a supporter of electric cars in the 1990s, and has been trying to make strides in the field ever since. General Motors has contributed a $5 Million investment, in hopes that the environmentally friendly cars will become a great success. Waters hopes that IDEA will become a very commercial product within the next few years.Waters utilizes many lighter, high-strength materials in the designing of the van, however, prevented reducing cargo room.The IDEA is projected to get 36-38 miles per gallon, as opposed to the average 12-19 miles per gallon of a typical van. This relates to what we are studying, because we are constantly discussing environmentally efficient methods and products. I think it is great that companies are really making strides in the advancing of vehicles and fueling methods. Hopefully, vehicles similar to this become more popular and make our country more environmentally friendly!

Chicago School going green!

http://www.edutopia.org/going-green

I was searching for good articles about environmental advancements or any interesting things about being green when I discovered this article. This discusses a Kindergarten to eighth grade school in the Southwest side of Chicago that is very environmentally friendly. One of the most notable environmentally conscious editions to this large elementary school is the massive windows that allows natural light to reflect off the scuff-proof floors to cut down on expensive lighting. Natural light is used in a large way at this school. Also, the bluish-green doors are made of recycled glass. In addition, on the roof of this three-story building are drought-resisting plants. These plants serve as an educational purpose for the students, as well as providing insulation for the building. Julie Chamlin, the project manager, attempted to meet all environmental standards when designing the building. Solar panels are also being installed upon the roof. Each classroom at the school contains large windows as well, providing more natural light. The curriculum at the school also provides the school with an education on the environment and how to live a more green life.

This pertains to what we are currently studying in Environmental Science in many ways. We are learning about how the environment can be better preserved and possible methods, and this school in Chicago is utilizing many methods. This school is effectively educating their students on the environment and using a green curriculum to help our future generations uphold the environment.

All about me, yo.

This is my first blog in a series of many. This is a requirement for my Environmental Science class and it should be pretty enjoyable! First, I'll tell you a little about my interests. I'm very involved in athletics and other activities at my school, where I'm a senior in high school. I love to play basketball and I hope to continue to play for a long time. I love movies, television, and music. In school, I enjoy reading and writing, as well as learning about history and politics. I don't often think about the environment, however I'm beginning to become more conscious of the environmental issues. I love to sleep and doze off at every chance I get. Hopefully, I have a good time with this blog!