Articles tagged “Cars”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Book is a Hitchhiker's Guide to America By Jeff Kart IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 9 2011 "Redwood to Deadwood" by Colin Flaherty explores the roads of America from the passenger's seat. + READ MORE

Ford to Create Cars Made of Mushrooms? By Michelle Kay, NaturallySavvy.com IN Tech & Transport Apr 16 2011 You may not like the taste of mushrooms, but what about using them to build car parts? + READ MORE

Road Trip? 10 Easy Ways to Save Gas and Money By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 18 2011 With gas prices gorging our pocket books it’s no surprise that many of us are canceling our spring break road trips and opting instead to spend “quality” time relaxing at home instead. Thing is, there are several steps you could be taking to actually save gas and money and still get out of town! Save green and be green by test-driving these tips... + READ MORE

Understanding Electric Car Charging Stations By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Oct 1 2010 So if electric cars are so great for the environment, why haven't they caught on yet? There are lots of political reasons for this, and a few technical ones. One of those reasons: People need a reliable network of places to recharge electric cars when they're away from home. Here's what that network might look like. + READ MORE

Self-Organizing Traffic Lights Could Help End Road Congestion By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Sep 27 2010 A new patent on self-organizing traffic lights could reduce delay times by 10-30% which means drivers save on time, fuel and carbon emissions. + READ MORE

World's First "Green Highway" for Biofuel and Electric Cars - Coming to Finland? By Rachel Cernansky IN Tech & Transport Sep 8 2010 Plans are in the works for a road in Finland where service stops would offer electric charging stations and pumps filled with locally-sourced biofuels. + READ MORE

If Air Pollution Doesn't Cause Sudden Cardiac Death, It Can Drive You to Suicide By Rachel Cernansky IN Food & Health Jul 23 2010 More studies showing the scary, potentially life-threatening effects of air pollution on human health. + READ MORE

Too Glamorous To Be Environmentalists? By Aysia Wright IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 21 2010 Not. That was the theme of the evening at the EcoStiletto 2nd Anniversary bash hosted at Rolling Greens nursery in Hollywood. According to Eco Stiletto founder Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, “Someone at the event said to me that the guests didn't look like environmentalists--they were way too glamorous!” That's the mission of EcoStiletto in a nutshell--to show people that you don't have to sacrifice style for sustainability—and they illustrate that mission well. + READ MORE

High-Tech Car Puts the Blind Behind The Wheel (Safely) By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Jul 13 2010 Driving a car can afford a person a great sense of freedom. While it isn't an environmentally friendly option, it can sometimes be a practical and necessary mode of transportation for many people living in areas that lack public transit or rural areas. But it is also a freedom afforded only to those with functioning eyes. Until now. + READ MORE

GM Invents the Future? Say Goodbye to Your Car, and Hello to the EN-V By Leah Lamb IN Tech & Transport Jul 8 2010 GM's presentation at The World Expo present radical new ideas for a new society. No gasoline (or brain power) required. + READ MORE

DIY Movement Sprouts for Electric Cars By Rachel Cernansky IN Tech & Transport Jun 29 2010 DIY electric cars are becoming increasingly popular around the world, whether the major auto manufacturers embrace the technology are not. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Cars By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Jun 1 2010 Life in the fast lane is fun but it can quickly destroy our planet. Fulfill your need for speed mindfully with help from our spankin' new How to Go Green: Cars guide. It's full of useful facts, stats and more importantly, solutions. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Hybrid Cars By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jun 1 2010 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

THINK North America "EV Index" Tells The US What Cities Are Most Ready for Electric Cars By Seth Leitman IN Tech & Transport Apr 23 2010 The electric car company developed this index to measure which markets are most likely to begin and benefit from the transition to electric vehicles. + READ MORE

5 Improvements That Can Make All Cars Greener By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Apr 20 2010 The transportation sector is broken. In this series, we'll see how to fix it. Level 1 looks at technical improvements that can apply to all cars, from today's vehicles to tomorrow electric cars. + READ MORE

What Does Sustainable Transportation Really Look Like? By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Apr 13 2010 The transportation sector is broken. It relies overwhelmingly on fossil fuels, which means that it is a top contributor to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Here's how to fix it and build greener cars. + READ MORE

Five Reasons Why the Nissan LEAF's Price Tag Will Help the Electric Car Succeed By Seth Leitman IN Tech & Transport Apr 9 2010 Electric cars have been around for years, in some form or another, but there has yet to be one that really offers all the conveniences of an internal combustion engine, but without the gasoline. That may be ending with the Nissan LEAF, and it's success may depend on the number on the sticker. Here are five reasons that price will help it succeed + READ MORE

Readers' Choice Winners for TreeHugger's Best of Green Awards - Cars and Transportation By Michael Graham Richard IN Tech & Transport Apr 9 2010 Here are the Best of Green 2010 Readers Choice winners in the Cars and Transportation category. + READ MORE

We Love Green Car Congress to Get You Where You're Going By Blythe Copeland IN Work & Connect Mar 12 2010 Get where you're going--without getting stuck slow lane of automotive information-with the daily updates, briefs, and articles from Green Car Congress. + READ MORE

Test Drive the Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrid Electric Car By Team Planet Green IN Tech & Transport Jan 26 2010 The Chevy Volt is a data geek's dream, a family-friendly transporter and an attractive American car. Come with us on a video test drive. Then get in-depth info on GM's electric car. + READ MORE