The averages are based on vehicles in the UK Weight of average car: 1000 Kg Energy to make 1 Kg of steel: 5 kgCO2 Energy … Car partsRead more
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No Car, No Problem: The Benefits of Car-Free Living
On cold rainy days in February, when my shoes are soaked and my legs are damp, I often find myself wondering, “Why did I decide … No Car, No Problem: The Benefits of Car-Free LivingRead more
Posted inTechnology
Heat exchanger used on 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport
Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) has developed a heat exchanger designed to extend battery life in hybrid and electric vehicles. The technology, the first of … Heat exchanger used on 2010 Tesla Roadster SportRead more
Posted inBook / Transportation
Cutting Your Car Use
22% of the UK’s carbon emissions are from road transport. 24% of car journeys are shopping trips. For the price of owning a car, you … Cutting Your Car UseRead more
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Charge tax on Car adverts
Car adverts should carry prominent climate change “health warnings” akin to those on cigarette packets, according to a Labour MP who is critical of the … Charge tax on Car advertsRead more
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1 Bus = 50 Cars
Swedish advertising company, Acne, put together a rather eye-catching advertising campaign for Flygbussarna, an airport coach bus service, to inspire individual car drivers to take … 1 Bus = 50 CarsRead more
Posted inChina / Transportation
Private Cars in China up 28% in 2008
The total number of cars for civilian use in China rose 24.5% in 2008 from 2007 to 24.38 million, according to data released by the … Private Cars in China up 28% in 2008Read more
Posted inAccident / Transportation
Killer cars
In one year, it is estimated that 1.2 million people are killed in auto-related accidents around the globe. That equates to slightly more than 3200 … Killer carsRead more
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War on the Cars
New York City is rapidly transforming Broadway into a shared street. In these photos you can see the old boulevards of Broadway and 5th, but … War on the CarsRead more
Posted inChina / Transportation
Post-Olympics Beijing car restrictions
Beijing has announced a series of post-Olympics car restrictions, which will take effect next month and hopefully sustain the hard-won smooth traffic and good air … Post-Olympics Beijing car restrictionsRead more