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ZINO Green-Socially Conscious Investment Forum Fund Awarded to O Ecotextiles

ZINO Society's $50,000 ZINO Green-Socially Conscious Investment Forum Fund is awarded to O Ecotextiles, Inc. O Ecotextiles produces eco-textiles for interiors including; drapery, upholstery and top of the bed.

15 May 2008

Newly Developed Climate Master Program Help Individuals Reduce Carbon Footprint

Forty-two Eugene-area residents took some big steps to improve their environmental friendly living styles after completing a newly developed Climate Master program at the University of Oregon. Their efforts resulted in reduced greenhouse emissions by two tons per person, according to a review of the program's first year.

15 May 2008

Smart Grid System Designed to Provide Environmental, Financial and Operational Benefits

GridPoint Inc., a leading clean tech company whose smart grid platform benefits electric utilities, consumers and the environment, announced Xcel Energy selected the GridPoint SmartGrid Platform(TM) for its SmartGridCity(TM) in Boulder, Colo.

15 May 2008

Making Low-Carbon Biofuels a Reality in the Very Near Future

The Farm Bill passed yesterday by the U.S. House and today by the U.S. Senate will encourage biofuel producers to move more rapidly to commercialize advanced biofuels and help farmers transition to growing energy crops for a sustainable biofuel industry.

15 May 2008

HTUF Picks Team to Build Hydraulic Hybrid Delivery Trucks

A unique government-corporate partnership led by CALSTART has selected a Michigan firm to build three identical hydraulic hybrid delivery trucks for real-world testing by UPS, FedEx Ground and Purolator.

14 May 2008

UPS Green Fleet To Expand With 200 Hybrid Electrics

UPS today announced it has ordered 200 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) - the largest commercial order of such trucks by any company - in addition to another 300 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for its U.S. delivery fleet.

14 May 2008

Second Generation Ethanol from Non-Food Feedstocks to Address $75 Billion Market Opportunity

DuPont and Genencor, a division of Danisco A/S, today announced an agreement to form DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC, a 50/50 global joint venture to develop and commercialize the leading, low- cost technology solution for the production of cellulosic ethanol.

14 May 2008

World's Most Recycled Consumer Product

Want to contribute to a greener world, but can't afford a new fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle? The answer may already be parked in your driveway.

13 May 2008

Car Owners Are Driving Less and Tackling More Repair Projects

With fuel prices still on the rise, American car owners are rolling up their sleeves to save money on their driving and car maintenance expenses.

13 May 2008

First Production Car from Green American Premium Sports Car Company Remains on Track for 2009 Delivery

Fisker Automotive, Inc. and Quantum Technologies announced today they are performing initial vehicle testing and fine tuning the battery software management system for the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid production car. These initial test track developments are taking place in Southern California.

13 May 2008