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New York City continues its efforts to go green under its PLANYC, a plan from late 2006 where Mayor Michael Bloomberg challenged the citizens of NY to work toward achieving 10 goals for a greener future.
Last year the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) officially addressed the city’s plan to turn the taxi fleet hybrid. Expectations are that taxi cabs purchased after September 2008 must get 25 miles per gallon or better. The plan graduates in an increase of ...Read Full Article
It was announced this week that Coca-Cola will purchase a record number 120 hybrid trucks this year from Eaton, their largest sale to North America to date. This number is up from the twenty Coca-Cola purchased in 2007 for its test run of the hybrid electric drivetrain that proved successful. The test boasting a decreased 32% in emissions led to this purchase with 120 trucks expected to be added to the Coca-Cola fleet before the end of 2008.
This turns out to be just one of the efforts Coca-Cola is making to go green in its day-to-day operations. On top of Coca-Cola’s fleet of diesels and their use ...Read Full Article
The Central Vermont Public Service donated a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), a modified Toyota Prius, to University of Vermont (UVM) for research in two projects. Researchers will test the plug-in vehicle for its adaptability to cold weather conditions and hilly terrain. As plug-in hybrids contribute less to carbon emissions by 30-percent or more, UVM hopes to find out how they compare to non-hybrid vehicles in similar conditions.
Meanwhile across the states in San ...Read Full Article
After launching its line of green automotive products in October of 2007, Green Earth Technologies Inc. (GET) has found a partner to manufacture its “G”-Branded automotive performance products. A new relationship with Bio-Tec Fuel and Chemicals LLC will join the technologies of the two entities to further the development of green automotive products.
GET’s product line has been produced from organic feedstock. Products to date have included automotive and marine motor oils; and 2-cycle motor oils. Bio-Tec will share their formulas that have transformed biomass ...Read Full Article
It appears that consideration to land-use changes were not studied in great detail in determining the effectiveness of corn-based biofuel as a viable solution for environmental concerns. The journal Science will soon be publishing accounts from two studies conducted by independent research teams from Princeton University and from the Nature Conservancy that looked at these issues in more detail.
The growing concern is that the solution to use corn-based ethanol in the future will further increase greenhouse gas emissions. Producing ethanol = global warming? That could be the case ...Read Full Article
Some of you may have done your 2007 taxes already and more may perform well under pressure and prefer to wait till the April 15 deadline. Whatever your preference, one thing is for certain, if you’re considering claiming a tax deduction on the purchase of a hybrid car it is no simple task. It is easier to figure out what makes up your credit score then what your possible tax credit will be for purchasing a hybrid car.
Some things to consider when applying for your tax credit:
1. The purchase date of your vehicle
2. When you actually acquire the vehicle
3. ...Read Full Article
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This is a good idea. Natural gas releases 90% less pollutants that...