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SoCal Kids Now Ride to School On a Plug-In Hybrid Electric School Bus POSTED 29 Jan 2010 \| COMMENTS Ever know a school bus to be the coolest ride in town? It is when it's a plug-in hybrid electric. + READ MORE	{ }
Test Drive the Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrid Electric Car POSTED 29 Jan 2010 \| COMMENTS 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	{ }
Energy-Generating Soccer Ball to Power Lamps, Save Lives in Africa POSTED 28 Jan 2010 \| COMMENTS It's an ingenious idea: a soccer ball that generates and stores energy while it's being kicked around. It generates enough energy to power an LED light or charge a small electronic device--which may not seem like much power. But in Africa, it could literally mean the difference between life and... + READ MORE	{ }
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Let There Be Light: Lighting Haiti One Solar Flashlight At A Time POSTED 27 Jan 2010 \| COMMENTS Are you afraid of the dark? Probably. If you live in Haiti - Definitely. Besides needing food, water, shelter and medical supplies, when the sun goes down, Haiti is in the dark. + READ MORE	{ }
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Pedal People Haul It All On Two Wheels POSTED 20 Jan 2010 \| COMMENTS Pedal People is a fantastic worker-owned human-powered delivery and hauling service. Popular for years, instead of cars and trucks, they use bikes. While they're located in the Northampton, Massachusetts area, their business is a smart idea for any location. Check out how they work, even in the... + READ MORE	{ }
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