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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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8 Oct 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
Everyone has a few things they never leave home without. Keys, cell phone, and wallet are on most people's lists, any many add in items like a sweater or hat depending on the season. But most people forget about the things they should carry so they can be as green as possible.+ READ MORE
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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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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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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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24 Aug 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Today's your last day to get $4,500 towards a cleaner, greener car by kicking the old one off the curb.+ READ MORE
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4 Aug 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Project Get Ready is a new initiative seeking to help the nation (and Canada!) make the shift away from fossil fuels. Under the project, coalitions in six cities are working with the Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute to develop plug-in vehicle infrastructure.+ READ MORE
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21 Jul 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
There's certainly no shortage of so-called green information out there these days. When it comes to actions we can take to lessen our collection and individual footprints, it can be hard to digest and triage all that info. In short: We're all in danger of confusing "greener" with "green."+ READ MORE
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16 Jun 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
With the risk of being mistaken for a Jetson, this 225 MPG Plug-In Hybrid Trike can get you to your destination of choice, as fast as 80 miles per hour using a combo of diesel-electric power.+ READ MORE
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28 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Regenerative braking is a mechanism that reduces vehicle speed by converting some of its kinetic energy into another useful form of energy. This captured energy is then stored for future use or fed back into a power system for use by other vehicles. It is estimated that on hybrid electric vehicles...+ READ MORE
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14 Apr 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
I don't wish to open a can of culture-war worms here, so I'm just going to focus on one particularly unproductive statement recently made by uber-popular talk show host Rush Limbaugh. According to AutoBlog, the so-called "new face of the Republican Party" has some things to say about hybrid electric...+ READ MORE
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31 Mar 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
Excerpt from Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, 2nd Edition:
Car companies are making an effort to develop or provide more fuel-efficient cars.The market wants green cars especially with gas prices being so unstable and car companies are doing well (Toyota and Honda) at producing...+ READ MORE
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27 Mar 2009 IN TECH & TRANSPORT | COMMENTS
In our high-tech world, we have a huge thirst for convenience (or at least, things that are supposed to be convenient). This can mean that the first thing we look for is a gadget to do whatever we want to do for us.+ READ MORE
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25 Mar 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
The EPA recently released a guide of the most fuel efficient cars of 2009. The Toyota Prius took home the top prize. However, the majority of folks can't afford a brand-new car, especially in this shaky economy. A lot of us have to take what we can get. I still drive my uncle's old car, because...+ READ MORE
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24 Mar 2009 IN LIVING WITH ED | COMMENTS
Ed and Rachelle are living yet another Hollywood dream in Utah. They have been invited to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. Ed insists on driving the hybrid, but Rachelle wants to arrive in style on a plane.+ READ MORE
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