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Are you interested in becoming an organizer in your area?

Yes

Tell us about your experience with alternative energy:

next door neighbor is all solar, as he won a city sponsored contest. I have a much bigger home and would love solar as my roof area is over 3500 sf. but with a daughter in college, I can't afford to purchase one

What excites you about this campaign?

Alternative, logical thinking, getting us away from dependence on foreign oil, along with using nat gas and solar which we have a mostly unlimited supply (nat gas) and unlimited solar. I am tired of being a victim, love being at cause and not at effect. Former Police Lieutenant 31 years experience, proven leader

What do you want to do to help?

What ever asked to do

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CNG Conversions for autos- Conversion of Diesel to CNG

I have a 2000 BMW with a v-8 and aafter extensive research, found there is not a conversion kit available or approved by California for my vehicle. I believe that our effort should have one portion directed to do everything they can do to assist truckers to convert their diesel engines to CNG. I remember when diesel was .17 a gallon, now it is higher than premium fuel. Everything in the USA moves by truck, so the financial impact on truckers and shipping cost would be dramatically reduced if we… Continue

Posted on September 23, 2008 at 10:49pm —

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At 7:09pm on September 17, 2008, Dayna Howell said…: Hello Chuck,

I'm glad you are going to join our Silicon Valley Pickens Group page. Just click on my page and from there you will see the Silicon Valley Link. Click that link and join us. I am super busy like everyone else and in looking at the different profiles to invite people to join I see so many great and unique people yearning to pull together to make a difference. I am very happy to be working on a project that is worth my time and will help our future.

Have a great day!

Dayna

At 6:21pm on September 16, 2008, Dayna Howell said…: Chuck,

Please feel free to join our Silicon Valley Pickens Group page as we are trying to get people in our area together.

Have a great day!

Dayna

At 4:25pm on August 5, 2008, FredDC said…: I am posting this on behalf of Chuck who sent a message to the group instead of posting here. I tried to reply to him alone but my reply would go to everyone so here it is:
A message from Chuck to all members of Pickens California Group on
PickensPlan!

Can anybody enlighten me on the process of conversion of gas powered
cars (BMW) to natural gas? I am really interested, a multi car collector
and active in community. Thanks, Chuck in Santa Clara, Ca

My reply is: Dear Chuck; this is the $64 thousand dollar question. You can get more info at http://www.consumerenergycenter.org (I can't get my computer to create a link so copy and paste)
If you follow the links you can find a kit manufacturer certified by State of CA and a list of the vehicles they are made for. They are not available for all vehicles. You'll need to search for a mechanic in your area that does this kind of work and get their assistance. Of course, check the dealerships too. Please let us know when you find one, we are creating a list for this group to share.