Partnership to Offset Carbon Emissions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Carbonfund.org today announced a new long-term strategic partnership with Volkswagen of America, Inc. to make a significant contribution towards the global challenge of climate change. The first initiative of this partnership, the Volkswagen Carbon Neutral Project, is one of the most ambitious carbon offsetting projects ever undertaken in the United States. From September 1, 2007, until January 2, 2008, every vehicle sold by Volkswagen will have its carbon emissions offset for the first year of ownership. Read more
Frankfurt launch for Ford Econetic range of ultra-low co2 models
Ford of Europe will offer its customers ultra-low CO 2 alternatives for selected car lines with the launch of a new range of Ford ECOnetic models at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.
These cars will use a combination of the latest common-rail diesel powertrains together with other carefully-selected features engineered to reduce CO 2 emissions to the absolute minimum. The first to be launched by the end of 2007 will be the Ford Focus ECOnetic, which promises to deliver best-in-class CO 2 emissions for conventional powertrain technology at just 115g/km. Read more
Hawaiidrive-O offers discounted car rentals in Hawaii
So, you go on vacations to Hawaii? Hawaiian Discount Car Rentals offer discounted rates on rental cars for your vacation on Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Molokai. Hawaii Car rental is usually a necessity as the public transportation system is not adequate for vacation travel. Read more
World’s Fastest Hydrogen Car, Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999
You can watch some Ford Fusion videos here. As you know, the Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 is the world’s first production-based hydrogen fuel cell race car.
Ford sets land speed record with Fuel Cell racecar
Ford Motor Company made history today by reaching 207.279 mph with the Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999, the world’s first production-based hydrogen fuel cell race car. The Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 is Ford’s latest environmental innovation, another step on the road toward commercially viable hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The car was designed and built by Ford engineers in collaboration with Ohio State University, Ballard Power Systems and Roush. Read more
Car Angel – Los Angeles Car Donations
By donating your car, boat, plane or RV, even if it is not in running condition, you can help end hunger in someone’s life today. Instead of selling, many people are choosing to donate. As a donor, you will receive an IRS tax deduction for the vehicle you’ve donated. You can avoid wasting time lining up at the DMV to fill up paperwork when you have smog certificate problems.
Car Angel is a company that can assist you in donating to integral partner charities that are changing lives daily. You can choose the charity organization or suggest one of your own. Car Donations in Los Angeles will send a representative to collect the vehicle, running or not running. Most importantly, you can avoid the hassle and headache of selling your used car away and at the same time helping those in need while getting an IRS tax deduction. You will receive fast, free nationwide towing and an instant receipt for your taxes. By donating to Car Angel you are helping single mothers, orphans, the homeless and teens and adults in rehab.
What are you waiting for? You should always contribute to charity of some kind and you might as well get a tax benefit for doing so. It’s time for us to act and donate our vehicles to L.A. Car Donation. It’s just one act of compassion that will make a difference to many lives. More info: Charity Car Donations in LA
The Convenient Solution
A short film about climate change and energy (Or how drinking beer can help save the planet).
We all know that, to stop climate change, we need to stop burning fossil fuels. The UK government says they need nuclear power to do this. Greenpeace’s new film explains why nuclear power can’t stop climate change – and lays down a better, cheaper, more convenient solution.
Find out more on The Solution
Hybrid Toyota Supra Wins Tokachi 24-Hour race
Toyota Team SARD’s specially-prepared Supra HV-R hybrid GT racer has won the Tokachi 24-hour endurance race in Japan. The converted Super GT-spec racing car did so convincingly, too. As the only GT-class car in the field, the Denso SARD Supra HV-R maintained a steady lead of several laps throughout the course of the race, and in the later hours, it essentially dialed things up a notch and ran away from the rest of the field. Read more