Archive for May, 2008

Juiced Hybrid, a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket accessories for Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles announced today it will offset its environmental impact through a partnership with TerraPass. Through its relationship with TerraPass, Juiced Hybrid has calculated the estimated amount of annual power and resulting carbon pollution it emits from business operations. The partnership will allow Juiced Hybrid to contribute to the clean energy projects and carbon reduction programs that TerraPass is actively funding. (PRWeb May 30, 2008)


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Tags: Alternative fuel

Actress Kristen Davis arrives at a screening of her new film "Sex and the City" at The Arclight Theatres in the BMW Hydrogen 7, the world's first hydrogen-powered car for everyday use, on May 29, 2008 in Hollywood, California.European governments agreed Friday to spend $731 million developing fuel cells and hydrogen technology for cars that could slash oil consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

Tags: Hydrogen car

Summer intern to help with development of EBC green fleet design program, the Electronic Transportation Development Center. (PRWeb May 30, 2008)


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Tags: Community

Sanyo, VW to develop hybrid batteries

Sanyo and Germany’s Volkswagen AG will develop lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles as global automakers race to develop more environmentally friendly technology.

Winners receive $10,000 cash prize. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)


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Soaring demand for biofuels, Jatropha Curcas, Biodiesel, foreign firms already own 5.5 million hectares in Brazil. Abcesso Biofuels have a complete plant planning and are now seeking equity partners and lenders to expand plantings, enlarge crushing capacity, and construct biodiesel refinery. (PRWeb May 28, 2008)


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Tags: REI

We've created the most incredible collection of over 900 fuel vaporizing systems the oil companies absolutely don't want you to find out about. Almost all of them run on regular gasoline, and have achieved as much as 200 miles per gallon of gas. In addition, over 100 of these devices create and run on hydrogen, 175 on diesel, over 100 on alcohol, 60 on methanol, over 30 on ethanol and 40 on kerosene. They range from quite simplistic to complex, and most anyone with mechanical aptitude can benefit from this information by building their own. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)


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Tags: Methanol

After one year development, the AMP 100% Electric Car is now taking orders for conversion of GM Saturn Sky to electric. The company is only converting 300 vehicles for the first production run. Buyers will be served on a first-come, first-seved basis. Delivery of vehicles is after beginning of 2009. This is a Cincinnati, OH company, out to make Cincinnati recognized as the "green capital of the world." Orders are being taken at www.ampmotorworks.com. (PRWeb May 23, 2008)


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Natural gas cars cheaper at the pump

Industry and Government, Working Together," conference on Capitol Hill  28 November, 2006 in Washington, DC. The Phill station connects to the natural gas and electrical of a residence allowing the owner to refuel at home.   AFP PHOTO/Karen BLEIER  (Photo credit should read KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)As gasoline prices soar, vehicles powered by natural gas are capturing more attention, especially among those operating heavy vehicles.

Energy demand is expected to rise 57% by 2030. To meet the critical imperatives of securing reliable, large-scale energy supply and addressing climate change, nations worldwide are increasingly embracing clean, emissions-free nuclear power. (PRWeb May 23, 2008)


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Tags: Nuclear power

First floating wind turbine in works

Artist's concept of floating wind turbineAn oil company announced plans Thursday to build next year what it claims will be the world’s first full-scale floating wind-powered electricity turbine.

HBH Gas Systems has announced plans to develop a Central Gas System for implementation at the Hill Country Harbor development on Possum Kingdom Lake, just west of Fort Worth, Texas. The developers of this upscale community knew their owners would expect the comfort and convenience of gas fuel in their homes, but the development's rustic lakeside setting is too far from the natural gas grid for main line extensions to be economically viable. The Central Gas System will provide underground metered gas utilities to the Harbor's luxury condominium residences, numerous homes, and a variety of amenities. (PRWeb May 22, 2008)


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Tags: Community, Utilities

Hendrix Wire & Cable offers spacer cable systems for improved power quality. (PRWeb May 22, 2008)


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In this July 25, 2007 file photo, the head office building of Honda Motor Co. is reflected on the hood of a Honda Civic hybrid displayed by the entrance in Tokyo. Honda Motor Co. is coming out with hybrid cars that will cost about $1,900 more than a gas-only model. The price for the Detroit Three could be lower market share. Honda's small car and hybrid expertise put the company a step ahead of Detroit and especially Ford and Chrysler, which are still scrambling to sell conventional tiny cars in the United States.  Honda is coming out with hybrid cars starting early next year that will cost about $1,900 more than comparable gas-only models.

Tags: Hybrid car

Drivers in no rush to buy big, hybrid SUVs

You want to buy a hybrid, but you’re concerned about the cost. Here’s what you need to know about buying some of the most popular hybrid vehicles available.Even with the price of gas nearing $4 a gallon, early indications suggest consumers are not yet warming to industry’s first full-size hybrid gas-and-electric-powered SUVs.

Western Pacific Transport (WPT), a Denver CO based transportation services provider, recently announced that it is in the final stages of completing a transaction to purchase 100% of the assets of Centurion Heavy Haul Inc. (CHH), a Smithville ON based transportation services provider. (PRWeb May 21, 2008)


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Surge of website language translating means many businesses are expanding their company services around the world and marketing these products and services in foreign countries means translating agencies like www.First-Translations.com are in demand. Asking the right questions will save time, money and aggravation. (PRWeb May 21, 2008)


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Tags: REI

BeGreen, the carbon offset division of Green Mountain Energy Company, and Global Executive, conference and events logistics management company, announced a partnership Tuesday that gives conference participants and organizers the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions generated by attending organized business events. Using eTouches®, Global Executive's award-winning applications suite for Meetings and Event Management Technology, conference organizers and delegates can lessen the environmental impact of their travel and hotel stay with the purchase of any of BeGreen's Conference Traveler Packages, during the online registration process. (PRWeb May 21, 2008)


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Tags: Carbon offsets

New 89,000 square-foot industrial facility for fine arts services firm will feature renewable energy pilot program. (PRWeb May 20, 2008)


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Tags: Solar

Drivers can find out exactly how many hundreds of dollars they can save on gasoline with their specific vehicles by taking six easy driving and maintenance actions on a new, interactive Drive $marter Challenge website and campaign launched today by the Alliance to Save Energy, The Wal-Mart Foundation, and 16 other partners.A Broadband Media Website–www.DWJTV.com/DriveSmarterChallenge –features downloadable video, audio, images, and other campaign elements. (PRWeb May 19, 2008)


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