Currently, over 34-million Americans regularly telecommute, working from a virtual wireless platform reports the U.S. Department of Commerce. Fueled by high-speed broadband adoption, better collaboration tools (SaaS), and growing ...READ»
Why does a veteran network news cameraman immerse himself in Twitter & blogging? Because of the high price of gas and to avoid being a dinosaur. New Media Jim explains.READ»
Google-funded startup Makani has already proven that kites have value as an energy source. Now the GE-chartered Beluga SkySails cargo vessel has shown that kites--yes, those lightweight things you fly from strings--can act as ...READ»
In July, the U.S. Postal Service announced its plan to buy 1,900 fuel-efficient vehicles, including 900 hybrids and 1,000 alternative fuel vehicles. Impressive enough, but now USPS is investing its resources in building an ...READ»
The tradition of the Great American Roadtrip has been hampered recently by skyrocketing gas prices. And taking an RV on the road? Forget it, unless you have plenty of cash to spare. But that may be about to change now that ...READ»
Tesla Motors--they made that cute all-electric Roadster no one actually owns--wants you to know the money they received from the government is NOT the same money that bailed out Detroit, but rather a loan from the DOE to accelerate ...READ»
The urgency to “go green” has permeated the retail industry on everything from energy to packaging – and even carbon emissions.
Yet many have failed to realize the untapped market for driving sales and reducing carbon footprints. To date, their focus rests on energy conservation and recycling inside the store, but the industry’s elusive Holy Green Grail today remains outside the store – in shipping.READ»
The urgency to “go green” has permeated the retail industry on everything from energy to packaging – and even carbon emissions.
Yet many have failed to realize the untapped market for driving sales and reducing carbon footprints. To date, their focus rests on energy conservation and recycling inside the store, but the industry’s elusive Holy Green Grail today remains outside the store – in shipping.READ»
USDOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) released results of the CARS (better known as “Cash for Clunkers”) program Wednesday, saying 690,114 new cars were sold along with $2.88 billion in rebate applications ...READ»
Honda has just introduced a new PC-based driving simulator, which comes complete with steering wheel and pedals. It will be available in Japan for about $2200-$3100 US, but it is not completely clear whether or not it will be released ...READ»
The 2009 GMC Yukon proves to be an amazing piece of machinery with its 21-mpg fuel economy and its ability to maintain a standard SUV’s towing capacity. Especially with the high price of gas in Miami these days, a fuel-efficient car ...READ»
In theory, Cash for Clunkers is a great program. Want to get rid of your old, polluting car? The U.S. government will give you up to $4,500 to replace it with a fuel-efficient one. Cash for Clunkers has been so popular that ...READ»
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Psychologists have said that consumers have a three-week memory of fuel prices. If prices stay constant for more than three weeks, the buying public's decision-making ability ...READ»
The month of July is an awesome time to buy a new Honda in Miami. Local Miami Honda Dealerships are offering clearance sales on all new and used Hondas. Its that time of the year when new inventory comes in and all 2009 and older ...READ»
Spring has ‘sprung’ and is nearly as good as through with its ‘springing’, and Summer is upon us once again. Summer can only mean a few things in Miami- besides more fun, temperature and gas prices are sure to skyrocket. ...READ»
With one of the most fuel-efficient vehicle lineups in the industry, nearly every new Honda model will help customers qualify for a federal "Cash for Clunkers" credit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. Depending on the ...READ»
UPS delivered its corporate sustainability report this morning, putting forth an ambitious new goal to cut an additional 20% of carbon emissions from its airborne fleet by 2020, netting an overall carbon reduction of 42% since 1990. ...READ»
MINI Cooper shoppers in Boston can now get the best prices on 2009 MINI Coopers. MINI of Peabody has a special sale going on through June that offers $0 down and $248 per month.READ»
VC powerhouse Kleiner Perkins and Texas oilman T. Boon Pickens, two outspoken advocates of green transit technology, have teamed up to provide V-Vehicle Company $100 million to bring a “high quality, environmentally friendly and ...READ»
