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'Avatar': Why do conservatives hate the most popular movie in …
January 5, 2010 – 4:54 am | No Comment

A buddy of mine works for Northern Biodiesel , in Ontario, NY. The only ASTM certified producer of biodiesel in the Rochester region, they are at the forefront of sustainable fuel from crops production. Biodiesel is a carbon neutral direct replacement for diesel … Carbon Footprint (533) · Carbon Offset (203) · cash for clunkers (86) · climate-change (34…

Hyundai’s "practical hybrid solutions" near
January 5, 2010 – 12:00 am | No Comment
Hyundai’s "practical hybrid solutions" near

The Blue Will hybrid concept No, it doesn’t look like a Hyundai. And some out right hate the face of this vehicle. That’s OK, it’s just a concept. Like some hot new BCBGMAXAZRIA meant only for Fashion Week, the styling of the Hyundai Blue Will Hybrid Concept is simply a stylistic direction, or a “perfect expression to the advanced eco-friendly technologies found beneath the skin…

34,000 hybrid reasons for pause
January 4, 2010 – 9:52 pm | No Comment
34,000 hybrid reasons for pause

The technologically impressive Ford Fusion hybrid I’ve been dying to get my hands on December’s auto sales to help me through my holiday hangover. I guess I’m not the only one a little off as most automakers have yet to report their numbers. Yet, how exciting can the numbers really be? …

Cheaper and more fuel efficient than the Prius
January 4, 2010 – 6:05 pm | No Comment
Cheaper and more fuel efficient than the Prius

Toyota’s Prius contender In less than 2 weeks Toyota will use the 2010 North American International Auto Show to debut a new dedicated hybrid that will probably be cheaper and more fuel efficient than the current Prius . While Toyota has only officially released a few teaser shots of the headlight, for instance, it’s obvious from the pictures that Toyota’s next hybrid will be a small hybrid. Likewise, …

Episode 298 – India Is Booming, U.S. Car Sales Picking Up, Hyundai …
January 4, 2010 – 6:00 pm | No Comment

2010 may be a tough year for biodiesel producers. The Detroit News reports that a federal tax credit for the eco-friendly fuel expired on January first. The subsidy provided $1 for every gallon of biodiesel produced, …

Biofuel, Electric, Or HHO Conversion | Handy Man Source
January 4, 2010 – 3:41 pm | No Comment

There is a myth that people aren’t going to rush out and buy eco-friendly fuel efficient cars because of the price. I know there are other reasons consumers aren’t buying the so-called cars of the future. I think a major drawback is the …

Where the Action Is on Climate (New York Times) « Your Green Ability
January 4, 2010 – 7:20 am | No Comment

A buddy of mine works for Northern Biodiesel , in Ontario, NY. The only ASTM certified producer of biodiesel in the Rochester region, they are at the forefront of sustainable fuel from crops production. Biodiesel is a carbon neutral direct …. Carbon Footprint (533); Carbon Offset (203); cash for clunkers (86); climate-change (34); CO2 (324); eco-friendly (174); Effect on Animals (2); Electric…

Maine Bio-Fuel: Eco Energy for Maine
January 4, 2010 – 1:31 am | No Comment

Some would find it an extra added treat to eat out at their favorite restaurant, knowing that the oil used to make the meal will be recycled here in Maine to fuel busses, cars and trucks with biodiesel . … His determination to help the earth become eco-friendly is shared by his investors and coworkers. Their motto…

Ten green cars to remember from the last 100 years
January 4, 2010 – 1:15 am | No Comment

Whether powered by gasoline, diesel, electrons or some combination of those three, American history is full of cool green cars . In reality, there are entirely too many historic eco-friendly cars for us to list here, so we decided …

pyoor_excuse: Writer's Block: Baby, you can drive my car
January 3, 2010 – 8:56 pm | No Comment

Do you have a “dream car “? If you had money to spare, would you buy a new car ? If so, would you be more likely to get an eco-friendly vehicle, a vintage model, or a luxury sportscar? Submitted By [info] …

U.S. Biodiesel Sector In Great Decline | Eco Friendly Mag
January 3, 2010 – 7:36 pm | No Comment

US Biodiesel Sector In Great Decline Alternative fuels have been a hot topic for years, especially with countries wanting to avoid relying on foreign oil. … A car that uses ordinary water as fuel? NO it’s not science fiction, it is NOT waiting to be rolled off the assembly line and it does NOT cost thousands…

Aviation India: Indian aviation goes eco-friendly
January 3, 2010 – 10:54 am | No Comment

Indian aviation industry has taken an initiative to work towards a green eco-friendly environment. The civil aviation regulator in India, also known as Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all the inbound domestic …