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In Focus: Eco-Friendly Car Leasing
Once upon a time, the earth was a pollution-free paradise. Not even a thin layer of haze would block your vision of the clear, blue sky; the air was refreshingly pure; and the rivers were so pristine you could actually drink from them.Over time, modernization gradually changed the face of the earth. The fairy tale [...]
Diesel vs. Hybrids
According to a recent report by Pike Research, clean diesel vehicles will likely spike in popularity in the U.S. in years to come, due to anticipated fuel economy and emissions regulations. The report predicts that sales of clean diesel vehicles will jump from 9.1 million in 2012 to 12.1 million annually by 2018. If this [...]
Top 5 Eco Friendly Cars with the Most Bling
Now more than ever, people are concerned about going green and being efficient. Don’t get me wrong, there are still plenty of people who could care less, but getting more bang for your gasoline buck is a very common theme when it comes to cars. The beginning of this green revolution began with hybrid cars [...]
Solar+Wind=Winning?
Though Element Power did not set out to co-locate wind and solar, harvesting solar at a site adjacent to its Macho Springs Wind project in New Mexico became an opportunity it couldn’t resist. “This was not envisioned as a wind/solar play, but rather as two distinct projects, one wind and one solar, that were developed separately,” said Element Power [...]
BMW ActiveHybrid 7: Coming to the U.S Fall 2012
BMW announced plans for upgraded versions of their 7 Series for the 2013 model year including a revised version of the ActiveHybrid 7. Traditionalists can choose from improved models like the 2013 BMW 750Li that hits 60 miles per hour from a dead stop in 4.7 seconds. The 750Li headlines a slate of standard models [...]
Mercedes Hydrogen Sedan Coming in 2017
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell is helping the automaker make headway into the fuel-cell vehicle market. This model is currently available for lease at dealerships throughout Southern California with 37 leased units on the road as of May 2012. Consumers in Northern California can expect to see B-Class F-Cells at dealerships by July. Mercedes-Benz anticipates a [...]
World’s First Hybrid Solar-Geothermal Plant Comes to Nevada
Both solar and geothermal forms of energy complement each other as both these sources of clean energy are available in abundance. When solar energy cannot be tapped effectively, like on a cloudy day geothermal energy can act as a great partner. Geothermal power is a flexible source of energy which can support the intermittent needs [...]
The 2013 Ferrari Enzo Hybrid
Ferrari. The name alone inspires excitement, awe and envy in car enthusiasts everywhere. Their vibrant colors and bold designs don’t just turn heads. They create questions that other manufacturers stumble to answer. They’ve built a reputation on taking up trends that last, and with their new hybrid model, Ferrari is giving the greenlight to green [...]
In Focus: Hybrid SUVs
No auto encapsulates the term “gas guzzler” more than the gigantic SUVs feeding American in-sensibilities, but popular car makers have made attempts at going green by offering hybrid varieties of standard favorites. While none of them are reaching the 40+ mpg point, many have cut down on the gas usage of their traditional counterparts. The [...]