Congress Struggles with Green Bills, but not with Green Transportation
Lately, the US Congress has been having a number of problems agreeing on which bill to pass, or which direction to go with the whole climate change issue (among others). But at least they are able to...
View ArticleUK govt. cutbacks hit Britain’s electric car scheme
The UK’s new Conservative lead coalition government is doing more or less what Tory governments are expected to do: make public spending cuts. But this is the ‘new’ Tory leadership, softened by cuddly...
View ArticleTop Five Tips for Going Green on Your Work Commute
Want to know how you can do your bit to save the planet, save some money and maybe even get fit and trim down? Your commute to work is where you can make a difference. With your travel plans modified...
View ArticleBlablaCar: Share a car, split the costs and save tons of CO2 at the same time
BlablaCar is a community-based travel service. Founded in 2006, the site now has over 1.5 million drivers and passengers and is growing by over 50,000 users every month. The concept of the website,...
View ArticleAuto Parts: New vs. Remanufactured
Whether doing it yourself or having your mechanic take care of it, when your car needs repairs, you must decide between buying a new replacement part or a part that’s been remanufactured. Before making...
View ArticleThe Importance of Owning a Green Car Today
A green car is any of a number of vehicles available on the market that offer high mileage through either hybrid or electric technology – or a combination of both. If you’re considering buying a new...
View ArticleCraigslist Rideshares are a Great Way to save money on gas and reduce...
Last Thanksgiving I received a round-trip off of Craiglist from Portland to Seattle for just $25. Yup, that’s right, I traveled to and from Seattle for $10 less than a one-way ticket would have been...
View ArticleAnother Use for The Street
In America, a street built for pedestrians is still a growing idea. However, in Europe this idea is a normal part of life. Pedestrian streets have been a part of European culture for hundreds, even...
View ArticleCopenhagenize Index: The Measure for Bicycle Friendliness in Major Cities
One European bicycle culture consulting firm, Copenhagenize Consulting, released there results for a study exploring the world’s most bicycle friendly cities. By no coincidence, this index is named...
View ArticleGreener Cities and the Drivers Who Call Them Home
Urban Forestry is a growing trend in cities looking to actively clean their air and water while making streets aesthetically pleasing for pedestrians, bike riders, and drivers as well. While I could...
View ArticleWould you drive a folding car?
Folding bikes are great. I’ve owned two inexpensive models and even used one of them in the snow. You can park them everywhere, keep them indoors in your apartment or house so they aren’t at risk of...
View ArticleHow to keep drivers Safer and cities Happier
City driving is frustrating to put it simply; stop and go traffic every other block, pedestrians walking in front of cars without regard for safety, even cars weaving in and out of lanes as if they own...
View ArticleLive Sharing the Drive: Connected Commuting and Your Daily Drive
There’s no denying the fact that we live in an increasingly connected world. Finding old friends through Facebook has never been easier. Video chatting with friends or family across the world requires...
View ArticleA New Way for college students to get around
There are two types of drivers: drivers who need a car every day and drivers who just need one for the occasional meeting or trip out of town. The automotive industry is changing, and with it, so are...
View ArticleIs Europe a glimpse of the Future?
Can higher gas prices actually effect consumer behavior? In many European countries, gas prices are double what we are paying in the U.S. These countries are the closest models we have to compare to...
View Article8 Things to Consider when Installing Solar Panels
Relying on the sun for energy is a bit more dependable than other energy sources. The sun will always be burning and using its energy can help to save the environment. Many people around the world have...
View ArticleElectric cars: Shaking off the chains of fossil fuels
Leaving environmental progress or steps toward sustainability up to the market will not work. Governments that are overly influenced by the fossil fuel industry will never usher in a new era of...
View ArticleElectric Estonia
Many policy makers have something of a mental block when discussing the issue of environmentally friendly transportation. Electric cars and electrified public transport are a realistic proposition but...
View ArticleSweden’s biogas: Feed yourself and feed your car
Since 2011, the Swedish policy of recycling food debris as biogas has achieved its goals in an unexpectedly successful way. Swedish society is known for being very concerned about environmental issues...
View ArticleAustria: Vienna introduces first hybrid buses
Wiener Linien, Vienna’s public transportation company, is in the process of adding six new hybrid buses to its fleet. The company’s move is a part of the bid to modernize and make Vienna transport more...
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