Archive for ‘hybrids’
Eco-Car Just Down The Road
January 13th, 2008
A prototype for an “extreme hybrid” car that runs for 40 miles at 60 m.p.h. on battery power alone is on exhibit at Detroit’s International Auto Show.
Popularity: 5%
Engine 21: Hybrid Accident Concerns
November 28th, 2007
While drivers are lured in by the prospects of saving gas and the environment, hybrids are actually a little scary for first responders.
Popularity: 3%
SUV Crash Fair Trade Sports Solara PET Bottles
October 29th, 2007
In this episode Jess focuses on the results of a recent SUV crash test, how Fair Trade Sports is making ethical balls, low income solar housing, and what to do with your old PET bottles.
Popularity: 3%
France introduces new hybrid train
October 9th, 2007
France’s state rail company the SNCF has put into service a new regional train called the “Bibi hybrid” built by the Canadian firm Bombardier. It’s a world first and designed to run both on conventional track and on electrified sections as well as rails receiving different electrical currents.
Popularity: 4%
ZapRoot: Plug-In Prius MTV Switch Edible Echidna
October 2nd, 2007
In this episode Jess focuses on Plug-In Prius testing commencing in Japan, the Endangered Monuments Watch, and a tribesman in New Guinea eating an endangered Echidna. And just for the record, we love David Attenborough.
Popularity: 2%
ZapRoot: Dying Bees Plug-In Hybrids Tree Nation
September 10th, 2007
In this episode Jess focuses on Colony Collapse Disorder in bee populations, tax breaks for Plug-In Hybrids, and planting trees in Niger with Tree Nation. Correction: Since the production of this episode more information has been discovered …
Popularity: 2%
Toyota: Prius Helps Boost U.S. Sales Past GM and Ford
July 10th, 2007
Interview with Jim Press, President of Toyota North America.
Popularity: 3%
NYC Taxi Cabs Are Going Green
May 22nd, 2007
(New York) New York City yellow cabs are a staple of the city. But they could be soon going green, as in environmental green.
Popularity: 2%
