Late breaking news

Filed Under (Eco-News) on 31-05-2008

Obesity contributes to global warming: study (Reuters). Reuters - Obesity contributes to global warming, too. Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders (Reuters). Pedestrians wait to walk across a street near Times Square in New

Obesity contributes to global warming: study (Reuters). Reuters - Obesity contributes to global warming, too. Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders (Reuters). Pedestrians wait to walk across a street near Times Square in New ...
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Electric Rangie on the charge - Range Rover

Filed Under (Eco-News) on 31-05-2008

But it was just one of the highlights of the world’s only expo dedicated to green cars. Fledgling British manufacturer Axon Auto-motive unveiled its 100mpg hatchback made from ultra-light recycled carbon fibre.

But it was just one of the highlights of the world’s only expo dedicated to green cars. Fledgling British manufacturer Axon Auto-motive unveiled its 100mpg hatchback made from ultra-light recycled carbon fibre. ...
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Grab a Bike, Drop the Car

Filed Under (Eco-News) on 31-05-2008

When gasoline continues it’s skyrocketing journey up to astronomical proportions, cars will be almost impossible to sell. We’re already seeing the pressure on SUVs, but this could eventually translate to regular cars too.

When gasoline continues it’s skyrocketing journey up to astronomical proportions, cars will be almost impossible to sell. We’re already seeing the pressure on SUVs, but this could eventually translate to regular cars too. ...
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VW and Sanyo hook up on lithium-ion battery development

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The two companies already have ties, as VW uses Sanyo’s nickel-metal hydride batteries in its current hybrid vehicles, such as the upcoming Audi Q7 hybrid. Li-ion batteries are the current cream-of-the-crop when it comes to storing

The two companies already have ties, as VW uses Sanyo’s nickel-metal hydride batteries in its current hybrid vehicles, such as the upcoming Audi Q7 hybrid. Li-ion batteries are the current cream-of-the-crop when it comes to storing ...
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At the Nurburgring 24 Hours: Porsche reigns, Lexus LF-A runs

Filed Under (Eco-News) on 31-05-2008

I’ll give Aston credit for this: Wendelin Wiedeking wasn’t driving one of those 34 Porsches (of 220 cars, 15.5 percent of the grid!) like Bez who drove “Kermit,” the green V8 Vantage N24, with Aston’s new 420-hp, 4.7L V-8.

I’ll give Aston credit for this: Wendelin Wiedeking wasn’t driving one of those 34 Porsches (of 220 cars, 15.5 percent of the grid!) like Bez who drove “Kermit,” the green V8 Vantage N24, with Aston’s new 420-hp, 4.7L V-8. ...
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Low-rolling resistance tires

Filed Under (Eco-News) on 31-05-2008

Most hybrid vehicles are equipped with low-rolling resistance tires. Auto manufacturers in the United States typically equip new vehicles with tires that have lower rolling resistance than their average after-market replacements,

Most hybrid vehicles are equipped with low-rolling resistance tires. Auto manufacturers in the United States typically equip new vehicles with tires that have lower rolling resistance than their average after-market replacements, ...
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Car and SUV Tax Breaks for Hybrid Vehicles

Filed Under (Eco-News) on 31-05-2008

You may not realize this but if you are going to buy a hybrid car, SUV or any similar vehicle you could get a whopping tax break. In fact few consumers have taken the government up on this offer, perhaps they do not realize that this

You may not realize this but if you are going to buy a hybrid car, SUV or any similar vehicle you could get a whopping tax break. In fact few consumers have taken the government up on this offer, perhaps they do not realize that this ...
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CEO says Hyundai "green line more advanced than Prius"

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Tags: automaker, automakers, envy, fuel efficiency, green car, hybrid model, hybrid models, hybrid synergy drive, hybrid technology, hybrids, hyundai, kim dong, korean company, prius, quot, record sales, showrooms, sliver,

Tags: automaker, automakers, envy, fuel efficiency, green car, hybrid model, hybrid models, hybrid synergy drive, hybrid technology, hybrids, hyundai, kim dong, korean company, prius, quot, record sales, showrooms, sliver, ...
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A new green gasoline from Sapphire Energy

Filed Under (Eco-News) on 31-05-2008

Not only is algae good for adding to power drinks, it is now a source of power for cars. Sapphire Energy has developed a fuel from algae that has been tested as 91 octane. Its process for producing the fuel is a secret, unlike Sapphire

Not only is algae good for adding to power drinks, it is now a source of power for cars. Sapphire Energy has developed a fuel from algae that has been tested as 91 octane. Its process for producing the fuel is a secret, unlike Sapphire ...
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