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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.
‘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.
WWF Launches CEO2 Climate Game for Business
Try your green skills on a major international company with the CEO2 Climate Game by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Allianz.
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.
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 [...]
What’s the carbon footprint of … the internet?
The internet releases around 300m tonnes of CO2 a year – as much as all the coal, oil and gas burned in Turkey or Poland, or more than half of the fossil fuels burned in the UK
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Company Developing Sustainable Packaging Made from Coconuts
Texas-based green materials firm, Whole Tree Inc., announced that it will be testing the waters in the sustainable packaging industry with its proprietary coconut-based material.
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