Article Archive for October 2009
It will feature the numerous eco-friendly initiatives that have been developed by the University and its community partners. STAD is sponsored by the Center for Biofuel Energy & Sustainable Technologies (BEST) and U of M faculty who … Built with financial support from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, this
A fuel cell version by 2015? What’s the future of the automobile? Hybrids, plug-ins or fuel cell vehicles? All of the above according to Toyota. Obviously, Toyota already sells a number of hybrid cars , and Toyota will begin rolling out plug-in electric vehicles by 2012, followed by fuel cell hybrids in 2015. While demonstrating how Toyota plans…
Eco-friendly has become a consumer slogan, and will continue to be in this new economy. Despite the recent increase in investments, many of these technologies have a long road ahead before they are commonplace. They need the research investments that turn … Biodiesel fuels have fared no better, as the majority of…
It’s actually an eco-friendly renewable resource that is once again warranting attention in the United States (although it’s not legal to commercially grow here). Hemp is an excellent alternative to cotton when it comes to clothing, … Then there’s the car Henry Ford built in 1941, made from a hemp and wheat straw plastic. However, the popularity of hemp and its abundance seemed to be cutting into the…
Driving Lightly: Rather than put miles on your own car , rent a hybrid electric vehicle or efficient diesel car that you can even fill up with biodiesel . Go to www.evrental.com to find hybrid-electric cars , or try www.bio-beetle.com for rental … www.environmentallyfriendlyhotels.com: Rates properties worldwide in
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campaign. This eco-friendly campaign encourages South Floridians to leave their cars at home and save time and money while riders relax on their daily commute to work or school. Biodiesel consists of either palm or soy oil, …
October 2, 2009 by Eco Friendly Cars . When most organizations celebrate an opening, they cut a ribbon. The folks at nonprofit Bethesda Green , which launched its new Education Center and Green Business Incubator yesterday morning, …
Worlds Eco-cheap Car Unveiled; World’s Dirtiest Cities; The Water Bandit named Coca Cola; Rug made from old tyres; Recycled Anjum Plastic Bag; Man develops solar car ; Jatropha Curcass Seeds as Biodiesel ; How Cool is Sienna Miller? …
No funding for innovation and out-of-the-box thinking So, the government has pumped tens of billions into GM. Likewise, GM has requested at least an additional $10 billion in loans from the Energy Department. However, GM has been opposing new legislation moving through Congress that would make companies like Aptera eligible for Federal loans because they aren’t big…
Ford’s Car of the Year? Three hybrid cars have been picked as candidates for the 2010 North American Car of the Year. The Toyota Prius , the Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion hybrid are among the 15 contenders picked by automotive journalists from the US and Canada. The winner will be picked at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
A cash for clunker hang over? According to Cars.com , the Toyota Prius was the 11th Best Selling Vehicle in September. Will the Prius break into the Top 10 next month?
