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Timothy B. Hurst
Chevy Volt Hits Streets for the First Time in China
Early on, General Motors made the strategic decision to make China one of the initial markets outside the United States to receive the Volt. And earlier this week, GM celebrated the arrival of the first drivable Chevrolet Volt in China.
Imagine H2O Launches ‘X-Prize’ for Water Innovation
Imagine H2O is turning the concern about the intersection of energy and water into an opportunity by opening a $100,000 global competition to find the world’s most promising water businesses that save energy.
‘Clean-Idling’ Technology Could Stop Trucks from Wasting a Billion Gallons of Fuel Annually in the U.S.
Long-haul trucks idle 500 to 3,500 hours a year, burning an average of .80 gallons of diesel fuel per hour. At current fuel prices, that adds up to $3,000-$4,000 in fuel spent idling every year per truck. And with some fleets as large as 10,000 vehicles, money spent idling cuts into already narrow profit margins.
Norfolk Southern’s New Heartland Corridor Cuts Length of Major Route by 250 Miles
New intermodal route shaves 250 miles and a day’s transit time between Norfolk and Chicago.
Dell Cuts 18 Million Pounds Out of Packaging Loop Since 2008
It’s no real secret that computing and electronics giant, Dell, has established itself as a company with a strong green gene — and that focus on sustainability extends to making advancements in materials and packaging.
Really? Should Nestle Be Winning Awards for Its ‘Eco-Shape’ Plastic Water Bottle?
When Nestlé announced it would be receiving an award for the Eco-Shape plastic water bottle, I must admit that I threw up in my mouth a little.
The 4 Best Ways to Go Solar Without Breaking the Bank
Several new innovative financing structures have emerged in the last few years that allow more people to get into solar than ever before — and for less money than ever before.
Maryland Unveils Low-Emission Diesel Electric Commuter Train
The emergence of gensets and low-emissions locomotives for passenger trains has been slower than for freight trains. But MotivePower would like to change all that.
Xcel to Retire 900 Megawatts of Coal-Fired Power
Xcel Energy, the largest electric utility in Colorado, Friday filed a plan with the Public Utility Commission that would bring it into compliance with the new Clean Air Clean Jobs Act aimed at making sharp cuts in emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Procter & Gamble to Use Sugarcane-Based Plastics in Packaging
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today announced plans to use renewable, sustainable, sugarcane-derived plastic on selected packaging on several of its personal care and beauty brands. Unlike traditional plastics made from non-renewable petroleum, the new material PG&E will use in its Pantene Pro-V, COVERGIRL and Max Factor brands is made using a process which [...]
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