Transportation

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Report Linking Pavement Smoothness & Fuel Economy

Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Business , Communities , Consumer , Energy Savings , Transportation Lanham, Md. – The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has released a new brochure on the impact of pavement smoothness on the fuel economy of vehicles. The attractive brochure discusses how even slight improvements Read more
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Hertz Global EV Will Catalyze Widespread Use of Electric Vehicles

Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Business , Communities , Consumer , Electric Vehicles , Transportation NEW YORK, NY - September 21, 2010 -  The Hertz Corporation  announced today a Commitment to Action at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to bring the next generation of electric vehicles to Read more
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Best Buy to Offer Ford Electric Car Charging Station Installation

Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Consumer , Electric Vehicles , Transportation DearBorn, MI - Jan. 10, 2011 - Ford  is working with consumer electronics leader Best Buy to offer a 240-volt home charging station for the company’s all-newFord Focus Electric battery electric vehicle and future electric vehicles in the United States. Read more
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UPS Announces Liquefied Natural Gas Truck Fleet Expansion

Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Business , Transportation Feburary 2, 2011 - Westport Innovations today announced UPS's commitment for liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks powered by Westport HD Systems. The new heavy-duty trucks will be used in interstate operations Read more
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Portland’s vision: Where Cycling isn’t Just for Cyclists

Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Bicycling , Communities , Featured , Transportation Recently, the Bikes Belong Foundation hosted a workshop in Portland, Oregon — perennially regarded as one of the most advanced bicycling cities in the United States — Read more
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EPA Approves New Coolant for Car Air Conditioning Systems

Posted on March, 2011 Categories: Consumer , Transportation February 28, 2011 - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued final approval for a new refrigerant for use in motor vehicle air conditioning systems that does not deplete the ozone layer, which helps protect the environment and people’s health. Read more
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Nissan Leaf: Have Practical Electric Cars Finally Arrived?

Posted on February, 2011 Categories: Consumer , Electric Vehicles , Featured , Transportation Has the practical, zero-emission electric car finally arrived?  Nissan’s new Leaf, a five-seat, fully electric hatch back, makes a compelling argument for Yes!  Unlike hybrid autos such as the Toyota Prius or the Chevy Volt, which utilize “hybrid” gas-electric engines, the Leaf is completely electric. Read more
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Chicago Plugging In – To Electric Cars

Posted on February, 2011 Categories: Business , Communities , Consumer , Electric Vehicles , Transportation Interpark, a Chicago firm that operates parking garages in the downtown area, has installed electric charging stations in twelve of its garages.  The plug-ins are part of a broader initiative that includes energy efficient lighting, paperless invoicing, and use of greenery planted in and around parking structures. Read more
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