Death toll rises as storm lashes eastern U.S.
October 4, 2010 by admin
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CODA Taps Wilson Sonsini For General Counsel
Santa Monica-based electric car maker CODA Automotive announced today that it has named Christopher Rose as its General Counsel. The firm said that Rose was most recently Of Counsel at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto, and also has served at Fidelity national Financial, as well as Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. According to CODA, Rose will be responsible for all of the …
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Hangzhou sets max electric car subsidies at 123,000 RMB
Hangzhou citizens are now able to enjoy a total maximum of 123,000 yuan in subsidies for buying electric cars in Hangzhou, the Hangzhou Municipal Economic Committee announced on Sept. 26.
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Jaguar unveils 205-mph electric car
Wow, this is a whole different kind of cat.
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Automakers go green, sleek at Paris car show
(AP:PARIS) Sizzling, sleek designs for a carbon-conscious world headlined Thursday as global automakers rolled out their latest high-tech models at the Paris auto show, hoping for rebound in a struggling car market.
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Death toll rises as storm lashes eastern U.S.
BOSTON (Reuters) – Tropical storm Nicole lashed the eastern United States with heavy rain and high winds again on Friday, causing more flooding and leaving one Pennsylvania woman dead in a weather-related traffic accident.
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Turkish oil refiner cancels contracts with Iran under U.S. request
October 2, 2010 by admin
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Ford is betting on its redesigned Explorer
The Ford Explorer, the two-ton road beast that tailspun from superstar SUV to B-list behemoth as the economy sank, is reentering the limelight with the automotive industry’s equivalent of a new agent and a new face.
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Building a Sustainable Energy State
More than two dozen experts on energy from a number of fields met this morning at the Washington… Technology – Sustainability – Sustainable energy – Energy – Fossil fuel
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City of Quincy earns 11 honorable mentions from Illinois Municipal League, Arts Alliance Illinois
Arts Alliance Illinois and the Illinois Municipal League selected 13 communities, including Quincy, to receive the 2010 Illinois Arts Friendly Community Awards.
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DETROIT (AP) – New models and Labor Day promotions didn’t do much to fire Americans’ appetites for new cars in September. Sales at Chrysler and Ford rose slightly from August. They fell at General Motors and Honda and were flat at Toyota.
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Turkish oil refiner cancels contracts with Iran under U.S. request
Turkey said Friday a decision by the country’s oil giant to call off its contracts with Iran was made by the company under the request of the United States, not as a government compliance to unilateral sanctions.
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Which U.S. Cities Are Most Green?
October 1, 2010 by admin
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The buzzword that is going around these days is ‘green’ – green homes, green building, green living etc. Here is the latest addition to the green world – the top 25 greenest cities in the U.S. These are cities that are more energy efficient and offer a living environment that is least polluting and offer a more healthy living. People looking to live an eco-friendly life may choose from the 379 best greenest cities to live in America. The list of the top greenest U.S. cities to live has been compiled by Country Home magazine based on the data provided by Sperling’s BestPlaces.
The survey was conducted among 379 major metro areas in the country where more than 80 % of America’s residents live and the rankings were based on several green parameters. The cities were derived from 24 data metrics in 5 major categories including air and watershed quality, mass transit usage, usage of green power, farmers’ markets, organic producers and groceries, the number of green-certified buildings and more.
Burlington, Vermont topped the list of greenest U.S. cities in America. Several green programs make this city the greenest place to live. Its 40,000 residents appreciate the importance of green living and the community, businesses and the government, have made green living their priority.
The second best green city in the U.S. – Ithaca, NY, has over 16 % residents who walk to work – the highest percentage in the country. This along with bike riders, mass transit users and home office workers makes Ithaca’s commuters the greenest in the nation.
Corvallis, at third position, is the first green power community on the West Coast with over 15 % residents and the city government using green power.
The following are the top 25 greenest U.S. cities of the list, ranked according to how green they are.
1. Burlington-South Burlington, Vermont
2. Ithaca, New York
3. Corvallis, Oregon
4. Springfield, Massachusetts
5. Wenatchee, Washington
6. Charlottesville, Virginia
7. Boulder, Colorado
8. Madison, Wisconsin
9. Binghamton, New York
10. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
11. Ann Arbor, Michigan
12. San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, California
13. La Crosse, Wisconsin
14. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
15. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
16. Durham, North Carolina
17. Norwich-New London, Connecticut
18. Eugene-Springfield, Oregon
19. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, California
20. Chico, California
21. Harrisburg-Carlisle, Pennsylvania
22. Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
23. Utica-Rome, New York
24. Missoula, Montana
25. Asheville, North Carolina
Audi Sets U.S. Prices for 2011 Audi A8 Luxury Flagship Sedan and Soon-to-Arrive 2011 Audi R8 V8 Sports Cars
October 1, 2010 by admin
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UTC sharing in energy-saving research
United Technologies Corp.’s research arm says it expect to get about $10 million over the next five years as part of the federal government’s ambitious effort to spark commercial development of energy-saving technologies for buildings.
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Sleeker, brighter, cleverer C4 Picasso’s for Paris
Citroën’s restyling and upgraded C4 Picasso and Grand Picasso will be officially released at the Paris auto show at the end of this week – and are due for SA launch in the second quarter of 2011.
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Audi RS 5
When I was a kid, I used to have a toy car that was better than everyone else’s . It wasn’t that it was flashier or more exotic, it was just a well-proportioned little Matchbox car, a bit chipped and well-used.
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Are inverters PV’s Achilles Heel?
The organizers of the Utility Scale PV Yield Optimization Conference & Expo, gained exclusive access with Michael Levi, Senior Director Worldwide Marketing from Satcon to talk about the inverter market for utility solar projects, how they are positioning themselves in a competitive market and how reliable are these key components.
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Audi Sets U.S. Prices for 2011 Audi A8 Luxury Flagship Sedan and Soon-to-Arrive 2011 Audi R8 V8 Sports Cars
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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Production C-5M Super Galaxy to U.S. Air Force
September 30, 2010 by admin
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Paris Motor Show a key test for Detroit’s Big 3
Detroit’s carmakers hope what plays in Paris, France, also sells in Paris, Texas. As the Paris Motor Show kicks off today with a media preview, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC will roll out a variety of vehicles, including some that will play important roles back home in North America.
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West Bay Chevron Gives Customers Yet Another Convenience With U-Haul Rentals
Rajab Dharsi, owner of West Bay Chevron, located at 1990 West Bay Dr., recently added UHaul truck and trailer rentals to the gas and propane refill and exchange station he has been operating since 1971.
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Elite Welding Adds U-Haul Rentals and Creates Hot Partnership
Trevor Haas, owner of Elite Welding, located at 1737 S. Galena Ave., recently added UHaul truck and trailer rentals to the welding and trailer repair shop he has been operating since 2009.
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Boeing Delays Delivery of First 747-8 to Mid-2011
Low-frequency vibration in certain flight conditions and an underperforming part adds another delay to troubled aircraft.
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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Production C-5M Super Galaxy to U.S. Air Force
Lockheed Martin completed delivery of the first production C-5M Super Galaxy at a ceremony here today with officials from Air Mobility Command, Air Force Material Command and Dover Air Force Base, Del.
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Utah, Intermountain West seen as leaders in U.S. energy future
September 4, 2010 by admin
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Beck launches conservative news site TheBlaze.com
Conservative Fox News host Glenn Beck, a frequent critic of the mainstream news media, has launched his own news site, The Blaze. The site appears to be modeled after the Huffington Post and not surprisingly, features stories with a conservative bent about some of Beck’s favorite issues, such as… Glenn Beck – Politics – Conservatism – Huffington Post – Website
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Speed limit to drop around gravel pit
Rumbling from residents may slow the rumble of trucks coming to and from a gravel pit on Thomas Street.
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New Holden will one day run on waste
HOLDEN’S latest Commodore could eventually be powered by fuel made from household waste.
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Monsanto cutting more jobs as Roundup woes linger
Agriculture biotechnology giant Monsanto Co. is slashinghundreds of jobs for a third time in 14 months as it shrinks itsRoundup weed killer business in response to declining sales.
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Utah, Intermountain West seen as leaders in U.S. energy future
The country’s green energy future lies in the arid lands of the West, not only under the ground, but also in the network of…
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U.S. team starts 2-0 at world championships
August 30, 2010 by admin
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Democratic supporters kick off $50m campaign
With two months to go until the midterm elections, the Democrats’ formidable Organizing for America is in high gear to get out the vote.
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Deficit Cost Drop Give Obama Stimulus Clinton Missed
The bond market is giving President Barack Obama the green light to spend more money to boost the faltering economy.
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Durant, Love send US to 2-0 start (video)
source: The Associated Press ISTANBUL – An arena that was nearly covered in Slovenian green grew louder with every U.S. miss. Playing a rare early game, the United States had stalled after a quick start, and a double-digit lead was down to five as halftime approached. Then, every time the Americans needed them, Kevin Durant seemed to get on the scoreboard and Kevin Love was on the backboard …
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Durant, Love propel Team USA to 2-0 start
ISTANBUL — An arena that almost was covered in Slovenian green grew louder with every U.S. miss.
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U.S. team starts 2-0 at world championships
ISTANBUL — An arena that was nearly covered in Slovenian green grew louder with every U.S. miss.
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More major U.S. corporations join boycott of Alberta oilsands fuels
August 30, 2010 by admin
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Nevada OKs natural gas-diesel alt fuel combination
A Sparks refinery that produces a cleaner-burning, more efficient fuel made from a combination of low-sulfur diesel and natural gas has become the first of its kind in Nevada to win approval from state environmental…
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F.A.A. Proposes $24 Million Fine Against American Airlines
The record penalty is over maintenance lapses that caused thousands of canceled flights in 2008.
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Nevada OKs natural gas-diesel alt fuel combination
A Sparks refinery that produces a cleaner-burning, more efficient fuel made from a combination of low-sulfur diesel and natural gas has become the first of its kind in Nevada to win approval from state environmental…
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Rubber Gains to Four-Month High as Japan Car Sales Improve Demand Outlook
Rubber gained for a second day, climbing to the highest level since April 30, as expanding car sales in Japan raised speculation that demand for the commodity used to make tires may increase.
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More major U.S. corporations join boycott of Alberta oilsands fuels
EDMONTON – Another four major U.S. companies are joining the move to either avoid or completely boycott fuel produced from Alberta’s
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U.S. Mayors Continue Press toward a Green Economy
August 17, 2010 by admin
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Governor’s mansion gets LEED certification
The Green Building Certification Institute and the U.S. Green Building Council recently gave the Pennsylvania governors mansion a Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings certification, according to the state Depar.
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Free Online Energy Use Assessment from The First Energy Group Helps Businesses Save Big on Energy Costs
Company executives, building owners and facility managers: Do you know who’s minding your energy? Odds are, the answer is no one. And if no one’s paying attention to energy, then energy costs are likely way too high.
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More products available for homeowners going green
More people are becoming environmentally conscious and taking an active interest in ‘going green.’ In fact, studies show green homes have market value. Green homes sell faster and at higher prices than traditional homes, Belmont designer and stager Jean Cary told Realtors at a recent Silicon Valley Association of Realtors meeting.
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More products available for homeowners going green
More people are becoming environmentally conscious and taking an active interest in ‘going green.’ In fact, studies show green homes have market value. Green homes sell faster and at higher prices than traditional homes, Belmont designer and stager Jean Cary told Realtors at a recent Silicon Valley Association of Realtors meeting.
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U.S. Mayors Continue Press toward a Green Economy
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. MAYORS CONTINUE PRESS TOWARD A GREEN ECONOMY; California Mayors Share Best Practices On Energy Efficiency
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Alternative Energy: Will U.S. Lead or Follow?
August 16, 2010 by admin
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Harting unterstützt die Formula Student Electric
Bei der Formula Student Electric treten internationale Studententeams mit einem selbst konzipierten Rennwagen auf dem Hockenheimring gegeneinander an.
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Business Briefs
Hawaiian speeds up Airbus delivery • Electric car test drives? Wheego! • Honolulu lifts Pacific Office revenue • Travel firms can push isles in Russia • And more
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Fix for Civic hybrids’ dying batteries may hurt gas mileage, acceleration
LOS ANGELES — When Honda Motor Co. rolled out its latest-generation Civic hybrid, it was sold as the automaker’s green car of the future.
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Real Estate: Seminole State College selects renovation team
Seminole State College of Florida selected HuntonBrady Architects and construction group Wharton-Smith Inc. to renovate one of the oldest educational buildings on the school’s Sanford/Lake Mary campus.
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Alternative Energy: Will U.S. Lead or Follow?
Oil Spill Turns American Minds to Renewable Power Sources As Inventors, Investors Wait for Gov’t to Get Serious
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