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Hyundai hybrids: Everything in place for greatness
February 19, 2010 – 5:07 pm | No Comment
Hyundai hybrids: Everything in place for greatness

In a class of its own? I’ve been very excited about the potential of Hyundai hybrid cars ever since Hyundai announced its lithium-polymer powered Hybrid Blue Drive at the 2008 LA Auto Show. According to many experts, Hyundai’s lithium-polymer technology might give Hyundai an edge in lithium battery production. And, now that the Hyundai Sonata hybrid is just months away from hitting US dealerships, my excitement is beginning to percolate. In…

Saft: Saft energy storage system to support Caribbean… | Company …
February 19, 2010 – 9:59 am | No Comment

PR Newswire/Les Echos/ Press release N° 08-10 Saft energy storage system to support Caribbean island of Bonaire power grid in switch to eco-friendly generation The world’s largest hybrid wind/diesel project on the island of Bonaire will rely … the state-run energy provider in the Dutch Antilles, will enable the entire …

Saft Energy Storage System to Support Caribbean Island of Bonaire …
February 19, 2010 – 7:05 am | No Comment

vehicles and renewable energy storage. With approximately 4000 employees worldwide, Saft is present in 18 countries. Its 15 manufacturing sites and extensive sales network enable the group to serve its customers worldwide. … switch to eco -friendly energy, with 12 wind turbines providing a total of 11. MW, a 14 MW biodiesel power plant and a 3 MW energy storage system. The scheme will reduce CO2 emissions

More school buses go green – Local – BradentonHerald.com
February 19, 2010 – 6:14 am | No Comment

BRADENTON — More eco-friendly yellow buses will soon be rolling through the streets of Bradenton, Manatee County School District officials announced Thursday. … In 2005, the district became the first in Florida to convert its buses and other diesel-powered vehicles to BioDiesel fuel. Then in 2007, it became the first school district in the country to incorporate hybrid buses into its fleet under the Plug-In Hybrid

More school buses go green – Local – BradentonHerald.com
February 19, 2010 – 6:14 am | No Comment

BRADENTON — More eco-friendly yellow buses will soon be rolling through the streets of Bradenton, Manatee County School District officials announced Thursday. … In 2005, the district became the first in Florida to convert its buses and other diesel-powered vehicles to BioDiesel fuel. Then in 2007, it became the first school district in the country to incorporate hybrid

Essay: Tandem 1+1 Cars | Buying-Car-Guide.com
February 19, 2010 – 1:40 am | No Comment

As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we’ll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it’s gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing,. … Video: Aston Martin Rapide takes a test run · The 4000th …

Making a Movie the Green Way | 1-800-Recycling
February 18, 2010 – 6:53 pm | No Comment

For instance, they used refillable water bottles, biodegradable plastics, biodiesel and hybrid vehicles , low-energy washers and dryers for the wardrobe department, sustainable set-building materials, eco-friendly cleaning products and …

Making a Movie the Green Way | 1-800-Recycling
February 18, 2010 – 6:53 pm | No Comment

For instance, they used refillable water bottles, biodegradable plastics, biodiesel and hybrid vehicles , low-energy washers and dryers for the wardrobe department, sustainable set-building materials, eco-friendly cleaning products and …

The year America significantly reduces foreign oil dependence
February 18, 2010 – 5:09 pm | No Comment
The year America significantly reduces foreign oil dependence

When and why? Foreign oil dependence has become a pretty significant buzz phrase in the last decade, yet over the last ten years little decrease in foreign oil consumption has been achieved. When will this change? What technology, resource or event will provide the impetus for a significant reduction – more than 50 percent – in…

Sportier, faster CR-Z hybrid also in the works
February 18, 2010 – 3:51 pm | No Comment
Sportier, faster CR-Z hybrid also in the works

Aiming for 200 hp Early reviews of the upcoming Honda CR-Z hybrid have often included phrases like ‘not quite as fast as expected’. Consequently, Honda is planning to bring a high performance version of the CR-Z hybrid to market as well. According to reports , the new CR-Z hybrid will increase the 113-horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine closer to 150 hp and replace the 14-horsepower electric motor with a 50-horsepower motor to…

The Alternative Consumer – Cyclone Engine's eco-friendly external …
February 18, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment

If used to power an automobile you could run your car on gasoline one day and 100% pure biodiesel the next – or even a mixture of the two. The Cyclone Engine could provide consumers with the power to use fuels that are less expensive, …

First Cars: Green Cars of 2009
February 18, 2010 – 2:01 pm | No Comment

There the list if new cars in India are growing which also includes eco-friendly cars . In abroad there is large number of environment friendly, cars sales, cars. The people there are much concerned compared to India. …