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Eco Friendly Driver

Archive for the ‘Public’ Category

April 19th, 2008

Oil Tycoon funds massive Wind Power project

Pickens’ $10 Billion wind farm would create the power of two nuclear power plants.

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April 14th, 2008

Mass Transit Virgin? Welcome the ‘08 Earth Day Challenge

Which leads us to our 2008 Eco-Friendly Driver Earth Day Challenge

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April 3rd, 2008

Insight on L.A. Parking Incentive

They may find the benefits for hybrid drivers are still justified by the impact on air quality, etc.

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April 3rd, 2008

LA Reneges on Free Hybrid Parking

Hybrid drivers who’ve been parking in Los Angeles for free may find that privilege phased out during 2008, and stopped immediately if one council-member gets his way.

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March 30th, 2008

CA votes to lower standards –> by 70%

At one time, the California Air Resources Board was plowing the way for green transportation incentives by requiring automakers to focus on zero emissions technology. In a frustrating move Thursday, they voted to lessen that obligation by 70%.

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March 28th, 2008

Down:2:Earth BOSTON, March 28-30

Starting tonight at 5:00 p.m. and ending on Sunday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. visitors to Hynes Convention Center (900 Boylston Street, Boston) will be able to learn about eco-friendly practices you can use around your community and in your home during Down:2:Earth, an exploration into sustainable living .

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March 26th, 2008

Electric car on the chopping block?

I don’t think the vote will “kill” the electric car, it will turn automakers urgency down a few thousand decibels.

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March 22nd, 2008

Blind pedestrians see progress in Congress

Maryland Senate Bill 276, Maryland Quiet Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety Task Force, forges ahead with a plan to make tomorrow’s roads safe for all pedestrians.

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March 16th, 2008

USA: Forms to use for hybrid tax credits

If you’re in the United States, tax season is coming to a head. Can you take your hybrid credit? Can you take all of it? Can you carry forward the part you can’t use, or apply it to a previous year? Lots of questions to ask and be answered (and too many people sorely surprised by not getting the financial relief they expected).

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March 11th, 2008

Facts on Accidents & Hybrid insurance discounts

At least two insurers offer insurance discounts to owners of “hybrid” cars, which combine a battery-powered engine with a traditional gas engine.

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