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Test Drive an EV This Weekend
Sep 27th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
If you're tired of ballooning gas costs, you're curious about those nifty new electric car-charging stations installed at your grocery store or office — or you live in one of these 10 states, it might be time to get serious about plug-in electric vehicles. This weekend you can do just that at National Plug In Day, a series of free events happening in more than 90 cities around the country.
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How Green Is Your Airline?
Sep 20th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
A new ranking of U.S. domestic airlines based on fuel efficiency makes it easier for passengers to choose a lower carbon footprint on their next flight.
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Rental Cars Are Going Greener
Aug 21st, 2013 | By Laura Waldman
In addition to being eco-friendly and saving money on fuel on vacations and business trips, renting an alternative-fuel vehicle is a great way to test one out before making a purchase. Most rental car companies are now catering to eco- and cost-conscious drivers by offering a variety of hybrid and electric cars for both long-term rentals and shorter, by-the-hour use. For some consumers, a rental my be their first experience with this new technology.
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Advanced Biofuels Reach New Milestone
Aug 12th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
The quest for *commercial-scale* production of cellulosic ethanol has been under way for some time now. Despite the exciting potential of ethanol produced from renewable sources, real progress has been slow: KiOR's first shipment of cellulosic gasoline was delivered in late June, and the DuPont refinery is still being built. But just last week, INEOS Bio announced that they are officially producing cellulosic ethanol at a commercial scale.
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Indianapolis to Launch Largest All-Electric Car Share Service in U.S.
Jul 31st, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is at it again. At last month's Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Conference, Ballard announced that he will bring the French company Bolloré’s electric car-sharing service, already a great success in Paris, to Indianapolis.
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Infographic: Top 10 States to Drive Electric
Jul 26th, 2013 | By Amy Leibrock
Determining how much money you can save by switching from a gas-powered vehicle to electric became a lot easier in June when the Department of Energy released it's new eGallon calculator. Find out which states' EV drivers save the most, and how you can lower your costs even further.
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Americans Want More Renewable Fuel
Jul 24th, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
Americans have had their fill of volatile gasoline prices, due at least in part to the impact those prices have on normal family activities. A poll of 1,000 adults commissioned by renewable-fuel advocate Fuels America found that when gas prices rise, American households make sacrifices to social, family-related activities.
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Obama's Plan to Curb US Oil Addiction
Jul 1st, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
This Tuesday, President Obama unveiled a new plan aimed at curbing carbon emissions and reducing America's dependance on oil.
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What We Learned From Better Place
Jun 24th, 2013 | By Aubrey Yee
Despite filing bankruptcy last month, EV innovator Better Place leaves behind valuable ideas and lessons for the future of electric vehicles.
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The U.S. Food Waste Challenge
Jun 21st, 2013 | By Nicole Rogers
Earlier this month, the USDA and the EPA teamed-up to launch the U.S. Food Waste Challenge. The challenge asks individuals and groups from every facet of the food system – including farmers, producer groups, processors, manufacturers, retailers, communities, government agencies, and consumers – to reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfills.
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