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All-Aboard The All-Electric Van

Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by Christopher.

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Forbes’ Brian Caulfield takes Ford’s new Transit Connect Electric work vehicle for a spin.

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Philippines’ El Nido Islands Are Greenest Retreats

Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Mack.

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The El Nido resorts in the Philippines is coming up green – big time.
The divine El Nido resorts in the Philippines have once again been recognised for their unflinching care for the natural environment. On January 25 at Brunei Darussalam they received the Green Hotel Award from the Association of South East Asian Nations’ (ASEAN). [...]

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Fisker Has 45 Dealers In The Pipeline To Sell Luxury Cars

Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by Mack.

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The eco-friendly Karma has lined up 45 US dealers for 2010.
Henrik Fisker’s firm starts selling innovative cars in late 2010, but he says “we didn’t want to reinvent the wheel” in setting up a retail network for his fledgling enterprise. So Fisker Automotive Inc. is dueling with existing luxury-brand dealerships across the country. “We have [...]

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Cadillac plugs into luxury hybrid race

Posted on 17. Jan, 2010 by Christopher.

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Here’s the latest from Cadillac:
General Motors revealed a top-of-the-line Cadillac hybrid concept car Tuesday that the company will build in Oshawa in two years, according to a major industry group.
GM unveiled the XTS Platinum concept model, billed as “a new paradigm for the luxury sedan of the future,” at the North American International Auto Show.
The [...]

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Wallpapered Dumpsters

Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Christopher.

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There’s nothing unsightlier than a graffiti emblazoned dumpster, filled to the brim with all manner of trash–a common sight in cities across a world which produces so much of the stuff. The griminess of the dumpster, for some, is such that it immediately endows whatever objects may be placed inside it with the same unappealing, [...]

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Toyota to Sell All-Electric Car in 2012

Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by Christopher.

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Here’s WSJ & USA Today with the report:
Toyota promises that the FT-CH concept, if manufactured, would be cheaper than the current mid-size Toyota Prius — a non-plug-in hybrid that starts at $22,000. That’s a far cry from the more than $30,000 that GM’s Chevrolet Volt could end up costing consumers, even after they cash in [...]

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Ecologically Sound Balcones in the Dominican

Posted on 05. Jan, 2010 by Mack.

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Beautiful green resort in the Dominican Republic.
Balcones del Atlántico are taking great care to ensure that this resort community, located in the former fishing village of Las Terrenas, remains faithful to its environs inside and out. The group hired an ecology expert to guide on- and off-site efforts to preserve the area’s beaches, coral [...]

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree!

Posted on 29. Dec, 2009 by Mack.

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Did you know it’s better for the environment to actually cut down a tree – as opposed to using an artificial one? True – so long as you recycle.
I love real Christmas trees; it just doesn’t seem like Christmas without one. Though it bothers me to think about cutting down a new tree every year, [...]

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The first electric Cayenne is a real head scratcher

Posted on 13. Dec, 2009 by Mack.

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James List wonders who the market is for the new electric variant of the Porsche Cayenne.
German tuning company RUF, who made their name when they released an electric version of the 911, are currently making headlines with their new effort, the eRUF “Stormster”, the first electric variant of the Porsche Cayenne. The eco-friendly car is [...]

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EC3 Global names the top environmentally friendly luxury hotels

Posted on 07. Dec, 2009 by Mack.

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EC3 Global, an independent industry environmental group , has named Banyan Tree’s properties in the Maldives its top hotel.
Love living it up on holiday as much as the environment? Now you don’t have to sacrifice your green credentials, with an advisory group naming the world’s top environmentally friendly luxury hotels. EC3 Global, an independent [...]

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Can a Hybrid Be a Luxury Car?

Posted on 02. Dec, 2009 by Mack.

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The Wall Street Journal test drives the new Lexus Hybrid.
A fuel-efficient gas-electric hybrid luxury car: Not so long ago, that was an automotive oxymoron. Now, it’s a market segment. The concept of selling high fuel efficiency as a high-end feature is gaining currency in the auto industry, thanks in part to regulatory pressure and to [...]

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13 Eco-Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by Mack.

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The Huffington Post offers some green giving ideas for this year’s Christmas season.
With the holiday season upon us, gift-giving can get pretty ugly really fast. From the last-minute frantic purchasing to participating in the consumerist frenzy of buying over-hyped and unnecessary gifts, the season can definitely put a major damper on our “green” efforts. At [...]

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Luxury mattresses are the hottest trend in home furnishings

Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Christopher.

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“People are putting high value on performance and lifestyle-improvement materials,” says Specialty Sleep Association president Dale Read. “The key word is innovation.” One of the hottest trends to emerge in recent years is natural and green bedding. Consumers’ growing fondness for eco-friendly and sustainable products has translated into mattresses made from soy, bamboo, wool, 100 [...]