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Families Are Being Urged to Use Public Transit When Seeing Disney's "Earth"

This Earth Day, April 22, families throughout the United States will view the highly anticipated film, Earth, for the first time. Rather than packing into parking lots, transit experts encourage families to travel to theaters using local public transportation methods instead

22 Apr 2009

Miami Smart Grid Sets Them Up to Lead the Nation in Energy Efficiency

Mayor Diaz joins with FPL, GE, Cisco Systems and Silver Spring Networks to launch 'Energy Smart Miami', a model electricity system for American cities and the cornerstone of a broader $700 million statewide investment

22 Apr 2009

Real World Tests for Hydrogen Powered Buses and Other Vehicles

Two hydrogen-fuelled shuttle buses as well as nine airport-related passenger and utility vehicles will be tested in real conditions. Other applications for the use of hydrogen in auxiliary or stationary power are further key components of this project

21 Apr 2009

Retreaded Tires Look Black But Really Are Green

Retreaded tires are one of the most environmentally friendly of all recycled products, containing one of the highest post consumer contents since the actual tire is being recycled

21 Apr 2009

Hybrid Drivetrain Introduced for Offroad Vehicles

Dana Holding Corporation has introduced new hybrid drivetrain technology specifically engineered for off-highway vehicles

20 Apr 2009

Navistar To Develop and Deliver Efficient Plug In Hybrid School Buses

Continuing its leadership in the development of hybrid commercial vehicles, Navistar was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to participate in a project that will develop and deliver energy-efficient and environmentally friendly plug-in hybrid school buses

20 Apr 2009

Green World Studios Announce Green World Energy Solutions Feature Length Documentary Film Series

Green World Studios; an innovative, environmentally conscious company that operates all equipment with clean, renewable, solar power. Green World Energy Solutions premieres on April 20, 2009 and has been created for network television distribution

20 Apr 2009

Win a Hybrid School Bus and Make Yellow Turn Green

Schools looking to go green this earth day will want to consider another color--yellow--thanks to IC Bus and its program to educate schools about how they can improve the environment

20 Apr 2009

Ford Hybrid Vehicles Make Top Green Cars List

Just in time for Earth Day this week, there's good news for environmentally-conscious automotive consumers from Ford Motor Company

20 Apr 2009

Carbon Dioxide Emissions Already Being Reduced by Vehicle Manufacturers

Today, the EPA made an endangerment finding on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that will affect all industries in some way. Automakers are ahead of the curve and have already been taking action because we understand that being a successful industry means being part of the low-carbon economy

20 Apr 2009