DETROIT (Reuters) – The tough U.S. fuel economy standards announced by President Barack Obama on Tuesday represents a bonanza for companies that supply hybrid technology and other gas-conserving components needed to meet the new benchmarks. Potential winners range from established … Continued
We already knew it was coming, but now it’s official. the US fuel economy standards are being beefed up starting in 2012, ramping up by 5% a year to a fleet average (cars & trucks) of 35.5 MPG in 2016. … Continued
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TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday its new Prius had received pre-sale orders for 80,000 vehicles in Japan, kicking off what promises to be a fierce battle against hybrid rival Honda Motor Co. Toyota, which has dominated … Continued
Indiana became the first state to pass a major electronics recycling law in 2009 as Governor Mitch Daniels signed HB 1589 into law Wednesday, making Indiana the nineteenth state to pass a law creating a statewide e-waste recycling program. Eighteen … Continued
Concerns over food crops are only one issue to overcome when it comes to biofuels. There’s also a serious lack of infrastructure that will prevent the fuel alternative from becoming mainstream, according to a new report by Lux Research. “The … Continued
Ecological Intelligence: Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We BuyBy Daniel GolemanAllen Lane £16.99, 265 pagesFT Bookshop price: £13.59 Review by Jonathan Birchall www.ft.com Published: May 11 2009 06:06 | Last updated: May 11 2009 06:06 Daniel Goleman, a trained … Continued
Without more efficient consumer electronics, the world will need to build hundreds of gigawatts worth of new power plants to run the exploding number of electronic gadgets, according to the International Energy Agency. The Paris-based energy industry watchdog on Wednesday … Continued
Dan Reicher, the director of climate and energy initiatives at Google.org, says we’re standing on a great untapped source of renewable energy: enhanced geothermal. Reicher spoke on Tuesday to university students at the announcement of the winners of the Clean … Continued
On average, a bathroom remodel costs $15,789 and a kitchen remodel costs $55,503 according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2007 Cost vs. Value report. But you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to get a fresh look in your home. Focus … Continued
