Transportation
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
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
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
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
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
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