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Thursday
Friday
Today's Environmental News Stories
Wall Street Journal:
WSJ’s ECO:nomics Highlights
Military Green Tech:
Military Green Tech: Trash to Power
China:
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise in China
Fishing:
Fishing Ban Considered as Salmon Dwindle
Climate:
Coolest Winter Since 2001 For U.S., Globe, According To NOAA Data
Earth:
Ten Questions Shaping 21st-century Earth Science Identified
Transportation:
Britian’s Burgeoning Bicycling Boom
Jobs:
Reporting in from Good Jobs, Green Jobs: A National Green Jobs Conference
Cars:
Clean Car Fight Goes “Hollywood”
WSJ’s ECO:nomics Highlights
Military Green Tech:
Military Green Tech: Trash to Power
China:
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rise in China
Fishing:
Fishing Ban Considered as Salmon Dwindle
Climate:
Coolest Winter Since 2001 For U.S., Globe, According To NOAA Data
Earth:
Ten Questions Shaping 21st-century Earth Science Identified
Transportation:
Britian’s Burgeoning Bicycling Boom
Jobs:
Reporting in from Good Jobs, Green Jobs: A National Green Jobs Conference
Cars:
Clean Car Fight Goes “Hollywood”
Wednesday
Toyota Pledges Plug-In Prius For 2010
Excerpt:
"Toyota's shaking things up a bit in the plug-in hybrid race. Only a week ago, GM seemed certain that they'd have the first plug-in vehicle from a major manufacturer. But then Toyota busts out with the news that, even after saying that we were going to be waiting more than three years, they'll be producing plug-in Priuses in 2010."
http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/1308/
"Toyota's shaking things up a bit in the plug-in hybrid race. Only a week ago, GM seemed certain that they'd have the first plug-in vehicle from a major manufacturer. But then Toyota busts out with the news that, even after saying that we were going to be waiting more than three years, they'll be producing plug-in Priuses in 2010."
http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/1308/
Tuesday
Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Reveal Video
Excerpt:
"Remember earlier today when I said that Jeep was showing the only non-GM range extended electric vehicle at the Detroit show….well, I was only half right. Fisker, a high performance auto manufacturer just unveiled their first production car, a plug-in hybrid called the “Karma.” The car can run 50 miles on pure electric power, and only then switches over to become a regular hybrid."
http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/1294/
"Remember earlier today when I said that Jeep was showing the only non-GM range extended electric vehicle at the Detroit show….well, I was only half right. Fisker, a high performance auto manufacturer just unveiled their first production car, a plug-in hybrid called the “Karma.” The car can run 50 miles on pure electric power, and only then switches over to become a regular hybrid."
http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/1294/
Ford Plans $500M Investment in India Operations; Small Cars and Diesel Engines
Ford Plans $500M Investment in India Operations; Small Cars and Diesel Engines
Excerpt:
"Ford Motor Company plans to invest US$500 million to expand its India operations, reaffirming its commitment to developing and implementing an aggressive growth strategy in the country. The new investment will fund several new initiatives, including the expansion of Ford India’s current manufacturing facility in Chennai to begin production of a new small car within the next two years, and construction of a fully integrated and flexible engine manufacturing plant that will go online by 2010."
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/01/ford-plans-500m.html
Excerpt:
"Ford Motor Company plans to invest US$500 million to expand its India operations, reaffirming its commitment to developing and implementing an aggressive growth strategy in the country. The new investment will fund several new initiatives, including the expansion of Ford India’s current manufacturing facility in Chennai to begin production of a new small car within the next two years, and construction of a fully integrated and flexible engine manufacturing plant that will go online by 2010."
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/01/ford-plans-500m.html
The Compressed Air Car is Here
The Compressed Air Car is Here
Excerpt:
"Anyone interested in a car that costs $3 to fill up, goes 125 miles between fill-ups and does not emit any pollution? Oh yeah, and it only costs about $7000. Any takers?
The BBC reported this weekend that French company MDI has signed an agreement with innovative Indian automaker Tata Motors to begin production of just such a vehicle. The car, designed by a former Formula One engineer, is a completely rethought-out vision of the automobile, and uses compressed air to propel itself. Other interesting features include brake power recovery and an exhaust pipe that emits clean air. The first few models should be available in India and in Europe by the end of 2008. In the future, the body of the car may be created out of hemp fibre and coated with natural varnishes."
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/01/air_car_is_here.php
Excerpt:
"Anyone interested in a car that costs $3 to fill up, goes 125 miles between fill-ups and does not emit any pollution? Oh yeah, and it only costs about $7000. Any takers?
The BBC reported this weekend that French company MDI has signed an agreement with innovative Indian automaker Tata Motors to begin production of just such a vehicle. The car, designed by a former Formula One engineer, is a completely rethought-out vision of the automobile, and uses compressed air to propel itself. Other interesting features include brake power recovery and an exhaust pipe that emits clean air. The first few models should be available in India and in Europe by the end of 2008. In the future, the body of the car may be created out of hemp fibre and coated with natural varnishes."
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/01/air_car_is_here.php
Wednesday
Electric Subaru Due in 2009, One Year Early
Electric Subaru Due in 2009, One Year Early
Excerpt:
"Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, (FHI) will start selling electric Subarus in Japan in 2009—a year earlier than initially planned, according to President Ikuo Mori.
FHI currently has 40 units of its electric R1e in operation in Japan in customer trials. The company is targeting first-year sales of its electric car at 100 units."
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/12/electric-subaru.html
Excerpt:
"Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, (FHI) will start selling electric Subarus in Japan in 2009—a year earlier than initially planned, according to President Ikuo Mori.
FHI currently has 40 units of its electric R1e in operation in Japan in customer trials. The company is targeting first-year sales of its electric car at 100 units."
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/12/electric-subaru.html
Thursday
EPA Says 17 States Can’t Set Emission Rules for Cars - New York Times
EPA Says 17 States Can’t Set Emission Rules for Cars - New York Times
Excerpt:
"The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday denied California and 16 other states the right to set their own standards for carbon dioxide emissions from automobiles.
The E.P.A. administrator, Stephen L. Johnson, said the proposed California rules were pre-empted by federal authority and made moot by the energy bill signed into law by President Bush on Wednesday. Mr. Johnson said California had failed to make a compelling case that it needed authority to write its own standards for greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks to help curb global warming."
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/20/washington/20epa.html?em&ex=1198299600&en=3374f6deadedfb89&ei=5087%0A
Excerpt:
"The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday denied California and 16 other states the right to set their own standards for carbon dioxide emissions from automobiles.
The E.P.A. administrator, Stephen L. Johnson, said the proposed California rules were pre-empted by federal authority and made moot by the energy bill signed into law by President Bush on Wednesday. Mr. Johnson said California had failed to make a compelling case that it needed authority to write its own standards for greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks to help curb global warming."
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/20/washington/20epa.html?em&ex=1198299600&en=3374f6deadedfb89&ei=5087%0A
Wednesday
Bush Signs Bill Boosting Fuel Standards
Bush Signs Bill Boosting Fuel Standards
Excerpt:
"President Bush signed into law Wednesday legislation that will bring more fuel-efficient vehicles into auto showrooms and require wider use of ethanol, calling it "a major step" toward energy independence and easing global warming.
The legislation signed by Bush at a ceremony at the Energy Department requires automakers to increase fuel efficiency by 40 percent to an industry average 35 miles per gallon by 2020. It also ramps up production of ethanol use to 36 billion gallons a year by 2022."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20071219/bush-fuel-economy/
Excerpt:
"President Bush signed into law Wednesday legislation that will bring more fuel-efficient vehicles into auto showrooms and require wider use of ethanol, calling it "a major step" toward energy independence and easing global warming.
The legislation signed by Bush at a ceremony at the Energy Department requires automakers to increase fuel efficiency by 40 percent to an industry average 35 miles per gallon by 2020. It also ramps up production of ethanol use to 36 billion gallons a year by 2022."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20071219/bush-fuel-economy/
Thursday
Gas-Free Cars On Their Way
Gas-Free Cars On Their Way
Excerpt:
"American Honda Motor Co., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. announced plans at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday to put alternative fuel technology vehicles on the road in California in coming months. A few drivers will even get to park them in their garages."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/15/gasfree-cars-on-their-wa_n_72762.html
Excerpt:
"American Honda Motor Co., Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. announced plans at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday to put alternative fuel technology vehicles on the road in California in coming months. A few drivers will even get to park them in their garages."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/11/15/gasfree-cars-on-their-wa_n_72762.html
Daimler, Ford to partner on fuel cell company
Daimler, Ford to partner on fuel cell company
Excerpt:
"Daimler and Ford Motor are partnering on a privately held company to develop automotive fuel cell technology, both companies announced Thursday.
The companies plan to buy the automotive fuel cell business unit of Ballard Power Systems, a British Columbia-based supplier of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles. From that asset, they plan to start a private company, according to a joint statement."
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9813478-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5
Excerpt:
"Daimler and Ford Motor are partnering on a privately held company to develop automotive fuel cell technology, both companies announced Thursday.
The companies plan to buy the automotive fuel cell business unit of Ballard Power Systems, a British Columbia-based supplier of hydrogen fuel cells for vehicles. From that asset, they plan to start a private company, according to a joint statement."
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9813478-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5
Friday
Tuesday
Honda to Introduce Hybrid Sports Car and Fuel Cell Concepts at Tokyo Show
Honda to Introduce Hybrid Sports Car and Fuel Cell Concepts at Tokyo Show
Excerpt:
"Honda will display two new concept cars at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The CR-Z is a lightweight sports car equipped with Honda’s original gas-electric IMA hybrid system; the PUYO is a soft-bodied fuel cell vehicle."
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/10/honda-to-introd.html
Excerpt:
"Honda will display two new concept cars at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The CR-Z is a lightweight sports car equipped with Honda’s original gas-electric IMA hybrid system; the PUYO is a soft-bodied fuel cell vehicle."
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/10/honda-to-introd.html
Saturday
London Greener Car Sales to Reach £1.2 Billion Next Year
London Greener Car Sales to Reach £1.2 Billion Next Year
Exerpt:
"Now we hear from the London Evening Standard that the capital is set to see a huge boom in sales of greener vehicles, as experts predict purchases of hybrids, electric cars and other environmentally friendly vehicles by Londoners to reach £1.2 billion (US$2.4 billion) next year."
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/10/london_greener_car_sales.php
Exerpt:
"Now we hear from the London Evening Standard that the capital is set to see a huge boom in sales of greener vehicles, as experts predict purchases of hybrids, electric cars and other environmentally friendly vehicles by Londoners to reach £1.2 billion (US$2.4 billion) next year."
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/10/london_greener_car_sales.php
Tuesday
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