Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Hybrid, Bio-Fuel, Electric, Ride Share

Buying a new car requires its own college degree these days. We had to research for months, literally. Just when you think you've found the right thing you find out it isn't.

Because of our needs we arrived at the Ford Escape Hybrid.

The interior is made of recycled materials (no animal skins). Its made in the country we live in. It is pre-owned, pre-existing (2,000 miles- mint condition). By buying it we are supporting the move from petroleum and increased experimentation. In 2010 we can trade it in for a zero emission auto.

I wanted an all electric car since our source is wind and bio-mass but the auto industry quit making good electric cars a while back because of the hit petro took. In a more ideal world I wouldn't need a car at all and just ride my bike everywhere. In that same ideal world housing would be affordable near work and I could pedal in time for the 5am shift in the ICU.

I'm glad to know Bio-Fuels are still putting up a fight. The world food situation (which we all will experience) and the perception or close relationship to bio-fuel is just too hot for us. The industry is working hard to stay sustainable so go bio-fuel cause its still a great option. Bio-Fuel Sustainability info can be gleaned here.

I'm looking forward to being able to take our bikes with us out to the desert, now we can start looking for a sea kayak on craigslist too!