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The Newest Tesla Is Rolling Out! (Probably Isn’t What You Were Expecting)

This new all-electric walk-in van isn’t quite what most would expect from a company better known for its sleek EV roadster, but what’s under the hood is uniquely Tesla.

Porsche Introduces The 918 Spyder Plug-In. Stunning, Sexy, And 78 MPG!?

The new Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in concept has got everything you’d expect from Porsche and even some things you wouldn’t…like 78 mpg!

Avis And Hertz To Offer EV Rentals Starting in 2011

Hertz and Avis are the first two car rental companies who have publicly announced that they will be offering EVs as rental choices in 2011.

The Bloom Energy Server (Bloom Box): Clean(er), Abundant And Cheap Energy In Your Backyard

The Bloom Energy Server (aka Bloom Box) has the energy industry, as well as most everyone else, buzzing about the potential effect such a device could have on the way we produce, distribute, and pay for energy. Abundant, cheap, and clean energy for every household. Is it too good to be true?

Apple Looks To Jump Into The Energy Monitoring Market Along With Competitors

A rare latecomer to trends, Apple is now laying the groundwork for a home/office energy monitoring solution of its own.

Google May Begin Buying And Selling Electricity In The U.S.

In what is a surprise move to some, and logical progression to others, Google is seeking government authority to buy and sell electricity in the United States.

Campaign To Reduce CO2 Emissions By Reducing The Temperature At Which You Do Your Laundry

Little daily habit changes by individuals to better the environment can add up to significant changes when totaled together. Washing your clothes in cold water is one change that’s easy to make and even has its own campaign called “I do 30″.
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Garmin ecoRoute Can Make Any Car Like A Prius…Sort Of

GPS-maker Garmin is now offering an add on feature to its popular Nuvi GPS systems that will give drivers of any vehicle real time engine performance, fuel efficiency, and other eco-related feedback.

ANDREA Air Filter’s ‘Cleverness’ Highlights Human Stupidity And Excessiveness

The ANDREA air filter is designed to remove air pollutants naturally, but given the process by which it works may go down in history as one of the more unnecessary human inventions.

Sweden Requiring CO2 Emission Labeling On Food

In an effort to reduce its annual carbon emissions, Sweden has mandated that all foods start carrying labels listing the carbon dioxide emissions associated with their production.