Amount of Space Required to Transport People by Car, Bus, or Bicycle: Press-Office City of Müenster, Germany – from treehugger http://jagadees.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/space-required/
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Tourism in Antarctica
Tourism in Antarctica has grown dramatically. In 1985, just a few thousand people visited the area but in the season 2007/2008 more than 40,000 did … Tourism in AntarcticaRead more
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Green Commuting
With gas prices ever on the rise, people living farther from the workplace, and traffic conditions worsening by the week, the daily commute is increasingly … Green CommutingRead more
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City Cargo @ Amsterdam
Amsterdam is all about clean air, which is one of the reasons that the company City Cargo has been able to start and succeed with … City Cargo @ AmsterdamRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / Transportation
Iceland planing for decarbonized future
At a Reykjavik conference this week, “Driving Sustainability ’08,” Iceland announced plans to team up with Mitsubishi Motors to supply the country with a fleet … Iceland planing for decarbonized futureRead more
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Super-fast train in Japan
Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to develop Japan’s fastest train [JP], which is expected to achieve a speed of 350km per hour. The current record for … Super-fast train in JapanRead more
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Fine for idling
Drivers could be charged £20 if they run their engines while stuck in traffic. Motorists could face £20 spot fines if they leave their engines … Fine for idlingRead more
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Reward for Driving Less
California State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner is proposing legislation that would allow insurance companies to lower rates for drivers that cut back on drive time, … Reward for Driving LessRead more
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Single-speed gearbox for Tesla Roadsters
Tesla Motors Inc. has selected BorgWarner Inc. for the production of a single-speed gearbox for the Tesla Roadster and is initiating a ramped-up production rate. … Single-speed gearbox for Tesla RoadstersRead more
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Singing for their supper
Three young men are walking across Britain with no money, living wild and relying on the hospitality of strangers. Are they just eccentric – or … Singing for their supperRead more