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Daimler Chrysler To Release Emission Free Smart Car This isn’t just an electric car. . . How do giant flowers sell a Prius?
 
Daimler Chrysler To Release Emission Free Smart Car

Daimler Chrysler To Release Emission Free Smart Car

Zero to 60MPH in 6.5 seconds, a sleek design that's compact but stylish and plenty of torque - no, we're not talking about the newest Porsche. This is the Daimler Smart Ed, a zero emissions, super eco-friendly smart car.

This isn’t just an electric car. . .

This isn’t just an electric car. . .

The Mercedes SLS AMG isn't your mom or dads electric car. Instead, it's a high profile sports car with a V-8 engine that offers zero-emissions and enough power to get even the biggest sports car enthusiast drooling.

How do giant flowers sell a Prius?

How do giant flowers sell a Prius?

Toyota has launched a unique buzz marketing campaign to attract attention to the launch of the newest model of the 2010 Prius, setting up a bizarre display of giant flowers in the middle of Boston's Prudential Square. So what is the point? What do flowers have to do with the Prius?

Sunslates – Solar Shingles

Sunslates – Solar Shingles

11 November 2009

Going solar no longer has to mean installing huge bulky solar panels on your home. Sunslate is a type of solar shingle which can be used to tile your roof in place of other conventional roofing solutions – but with an added benefit: they can also provide power to your home.

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Toyota Prius Goes Solar

Toyota Prius Goes Solar

06 November 2009

One of the most popular Hybrid cars on the market is the Toyota Prius. Compact and economical, it’s starting price is listed as just $22,400, putting it within the realms of reality for the everyday, albeit environmentally-conscious, individual. The third generation of Toyota Prius, the 2010 model, has EPA ratings of 51 mpg in the city, and 49 mpg on the highway. That’s pretty good even for a hybrid, and is a step up from earlier Toyota Prius models.

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Dodge Zeo: Promises 250 Miles On Single Charge

Dodge Zeo: Promises 250 Miles On Single Charge

02 September 2009

Sleek, Stylish and Eco friendly, how could you ask for anything more? Perhaps 250 miles on a single charge? That’s the case with the Dodge Zeo, an electric concept car that operates with a 64kWh Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that can handle 250 miles without a recharge. The Zeo isn’t just simply an earth friendly slug, [...]

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Espresso Yourself? Is Home-Brewing Greener Than a Coffee Shop?

Espresso Yourself? Is Home-Brewing Greener Than a Coffee Shop?

30 August 2009

“If you go to a coffee shop every day, then you are a maniac who needs to stop right now and buy your own espresso machine. You’re wasting an absurd amount of money and resources.” This is roughly how home espresso machine manufacturers are marketing their products. However, consumers are starting to learn not to swallow [...]

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Stop Buying Bottled Water With a Water Bottle Purifier

22 August 2009

The new Katadyn Exstream Personal Water Bottle Purifier is a self-contained filtration system in a handy bottle. Drinking plenty of water is important, but to buy bottled water every day is to throw your money and harmful plastic into a landfill. We reported recently on paper water bottles as a way to cut down on [...]

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When Winter Returns, Cut Energy While Staying Warm

21 August 2009

Using a small and efficient space heater instead of central heating can save a lot of money by allowing you to heat localized areas while appropriately neglecting others. There is no point in heating your living room when you are sleeping is there? Well, maybe you’ve been kicked out of the bedroom, but that advice [...]

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