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How Does a Sexy Car Make It In a Hippie Town?

27 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Tesla Motors launched its newest gallery in Boulder to an enthusiastic crowd of prospective buyers, electric car fanatics, and anyone else who managed to get through the door of the most happening spot in town on Friday night. All for an electric vehicle that can reach 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds...+ READ MORE

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The Top Ten Most Fuel Efficient Cars of 2010--And the Worst Gas Guzzlers

21 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Here are the greenest cars on the road this--and next--year. And then there's the 10 worst gas guzzlers . . .+ READ MORE

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Could NASCAR Ever Go Solar?

20 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Solar power isn't just for home use: it can move cars, and races are popping up all around the world. The sun's energy is converted directly into electricity and can give a car up to 2.6 horsepower. + READ MORE

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Driving On Air: The Cleanest Car Around?

20 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Research is underway that could put air-powered vehicles on the road sometime in the near future. Indian automaker Tata Motors is counting on the technology, will the rest of the world follow?+ READ MORE

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Ed Begley, Jr., on Nuclear Power, Car-Free Life, and More

15 Oct 2009  IN LIVING WITH ED |   COMMENTS

Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., answers reader questions on nuclear energy, car-free celebrities, and alternatives to city recycling plans.+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Hybrid Cars

14 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Hybrid cars are playing a large part in the current era of the green transportation revolution. Find out more in How to Go Green: Hybrid Cars.+ READ MORE

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Could Range Anxiety Sabotage the Promise of Electric Cars?

14 Oct 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Electric cars are all the rage these days (at least in the media, if not on the roads), and one expression that is sure to gain currency is "range anxiety". What is it and how can we remove that anxiety? That's what I want to talk about today.+ READ MORE

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Ed Begley, Jr., on Going Off the Grid, Greening Traffic, and More

3 Oct 2009  IN LIVING WITH ED |   COMMENTS

Living with Ed star Ed Begley, Jr., tackles viewer questions on choosing off-grid energy sources, the dangers of plastic bottles, and how fewer red lights can save the Earth.+ READ MORE

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Cars Make Americans 15% More Obese: Stop Driving, Stay Thin

2 Oct 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

Okay, I know--there are a lot of things that can make you fat. Fast food can make you fat. Lack of exercise can make you fat. Plastic is making us fat. But here's one thing that makes you fat you might not consider as often: your car.+ READ MORE

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Is the Electric Car Dead or Reborn? Join Us in the Who Killed the Electric Car Forum

25 Sep 2009  IN REEL IMPACT |   COMMENTS

Who Killed the Electric Car?, an excellent documentary by Chris Paine, will soon air on Planet Green. Join us to discuss the film and the future of electric cars in general.+ READ MORE

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Eco Driving

10 Eco Driving Tips to Save You Fuel and Money

21 Sep 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Driving a car can be a mixed bag for those of us concerned about the environment and saving fuel and money. Even if the price of fuel drops a little, filling up your tank with gas can be a wallet-emptying experience. On top of the money spent on gas, the amount of pollutants and CO2 released by your...+ READ MORE

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Cycling Tip of the Week: Check Your Upper Body Positioning

18 Sep 2009  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Cycling tips can help you stay safe and enjoy your ride. Part of a safe and fun bike ride is comfort and that's where posture plays a big role.+ READ MORE

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Get Going with Our Eco Travel Crossword Puzzle

16 Sep 2009  IN REEL IMPACT |   COMMENTS

Ready to hit the road? Mind the intersections in our eco-travel crossword based on the Reel Impact documentary Who Killed the Electric Car.+ READ MORE

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Top Hybrid Cars You Can Buy to Get the Best Tax Break Possible

1 Sep 2009  IN WORK & CONNECT |   COMMENTS

It's one of the most popular green tax credits—buying a hybrid car this year means you're eligible to save up to $3,400. Here are the best hybrids you can buy that qualify for the tax break. + READ MORE

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Alternative Fuels for COOLFUEL: Some You Know, And Some You Don't

30 Aug 2009  IN COOL FUEL |   COMMENTS

Learn all about the different ways that Shaun & co. are able to power themselves across the country.+ READ MORE

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