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PG&E's new EV proposal lays groundwork for $1-per-gallon fuel
Posted by ErkSat 11 days ago in Energy
PG&E's new rate proposal would encourage EV drivers to charge when there's plenty of spare capacity on the electrical grid, at a price that -- in real dollars -- is less than half what gas... [Read More]
 
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Shelby Clark & RelayRides: Car-sharing by & for the people
Posted by ErkSat 16 days ago in Energy
The CEO of the car-sharing company RelayRides discusses the collaborative consumption economy, partnering with GM, and just what it means to share your car with strangers. ... [Read More]
 
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Plug-ins, diesels and high MPG have staying power at NY Auto Show
Posted by ErkSat 33 days ago in Energy
The just-closed auto expo show how the cleaner car market is rapidly maturing, with more automakers building more innovative, more efficient vehicles -- and demand for those cars soaring. ... [Read More]
 
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Cloud computing raises new ethics, sustainability questions
Posted by ErkSat 40 days ago in Energy
Cloud computing could redefine the way we think about business ethics and sustainability. Here's how the cloud could affect two of our biggest sustainability challenges: climate change and human r... [Read More]
 
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Zimride reinvents the carpool with Facebook
Posted by ErkSat 56 days ago in Energy
The San Francisco-based startup is using social media to connect drivers with commuters and road trippers needing rides – saving money, helping the environment and sometimes helping customers ma... [Read More]
 
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Geneva Motor Show: Smaller -- and greener -- is better
Posted by ErkSat 71 days ago in Energy
Green is growing deep roots in the auto industry, as this year's Geneva event waves fewer eco flags but shows big improvements in fuel efficiency and auto innovation. Even Porsche showcased a fuel... [Read More]
 
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Volkswagen commits to US$52 billion in green investments
Posted by ErkSat 74 days ago in Energy
The automaker has announced an audacious plan to funnel two-thirds of its investments for the next five years into an 'ecological restructuring,' resulting in ever-cleaner vehicles. ... [Read More]
 
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3 Disruptive Lessons Automakers Should Learn for Greater Efficiency
Posted by ErkSat 99 days ago in Energy
Recent advances in materials design -- partly inspired by the evolution of the human body -- make possible passenger vehicles that get 240 miles per gallon.  Here are three steps that the industr... [Read More]
 
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Hertz Sets Off on 'Living Journey' for Global Sustainability
Posted by ErkSat 103 days ago in Energy
The car rental firm today unveiled a three-pronged platform for strategic growth and sustainability, focused on smart mobility, low-carbon transportation, and community-focused philanthropy.... [Read More]
 
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What Will it Take to Bring EVs to the Mass Market?
Posted by ErkSat 111 days ago in Energy
By all accounts, the electric vehicle industry appears to be a market on the brink of mainstream adoption, yet they're still falling short of expectations. What's the missing element?... [Read More]
 
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California Adopts Landmark Clean Car Standards
Posted by ErkSat 115 days ago in Energy
A rule adopted unanimously today by the California Air Resources Board will steadily and rapidly improve fuel efficiency of cars sold in the state, while also reducing the pollution they emit.... [Read More]