Transportation

That funny "green police" Super Bowl commercial

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Feb 8, 2010 7:06am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

The Audi A3 TDI commercial stole the Super Bowl show, at least when it comes to green-themed ads. Read full post »
Related topics: Cars, Video
Toyota Prius brake problems result in U.S. injuries, too

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Feb 3, 2010 2:39pm PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Problems with regenerative braking on the Prius may not be limited to Japanese models ... or to the Prius. Is your hybrid safe? Read full post »
Related topics: Safety, News, Hybrids, Cars
Italy to plug in idling cruise ships

By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Feb 2, 2010 5:34pm PST for ecogeek 1 Comments

Italian port cities are planning to connect large ships like cruise liners to the grid while they're berthed to cut fuel consumption and potentially slash carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent and nitrogen oxides and particulate pollution by more than 95 Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Europe, Electricity
Not in the mood to pedal? That’s OK

By Colton Dirksen Posted Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:25am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Electronic bikes give you the option of commuting by foot power or zipping along. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Electronics, Reviews, Commuting
Florida getting first high-speed rail funds

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:34pm PST for ecogeek 1 Comments

Last year, the government promised $10.5 billion in funds for high-speed rail development and the first state to receive some of that money is Florida. Tomorrow, President Obama will be awarding $2.5 billion to the state to jump-start the first phas Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Government, Commuting, Mass transit
Toyota recall models do not include fuel-efficient hybrids

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:25am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

The Prius, the Camry hybrid, and the Yaris -- all of which made our 2010 list of most fuel-efficient cars -- escape the sticking accelerator pedal recall and sales suspension. Read full post »
Related topics: News, Hybrids, Cars
GM will design its own electric motors

By Philip Proefrock Posted Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:00pm PST for ecogeek 1 Comments

General Motors announced today that it will be expanding its capabilities for designing and manufacturing electric traction motors, the motors used to propel electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. GM plans to have the first GM-designed and -built elect Read full post »
Related topics: Electric Cars, Cars
Pilot duct tapes bear-shredded plane and flies home

By Stephanie Rogers, Mother Nature Network Posted Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:22pm PST for guest_bloggers 1 Comments

Here's a unique use for the legendary tape: airplane repair. Read full post »
Related topics: Animals, Flying
Three cool concepts for urban biking

By Philip Proefrock Posted Sun Jan 17, 2010 11:53am PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

We've seen several bike-related concepts in the past few weeks. If, in fact, alternative transportation is on the rise, bikes will become a larger part of our transportation mix. To be really effective and to find wide acceptance, these three may help Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Commuting
Keep your car looking fine without toxic chemicals

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:00am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

The benefits of green detailing. Read full post »
Related topics: Cleaning, Cars