By: Peter Kareiva 25 percent of the U.S. population lived in cities, and 75 percent lived in the country or in small towns. Now it is about the reverse—80 percent urban, 20 percent rural. Those statistics should not surprise most people; it’s old news that the world is racing toward urbanization. But it’s worth paying... Continue Reading →
Chevy Spark EV 101
Introduction DETROIT – Car reviewers describe the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV as “fun,” “spunky” and a “hoot to drive.” With 130hp and 400 lb-ft of instant torque, the all-electric mini-car can go from 0 to 60 in less than 7.6 seconds. After my test, I learned one thing. This Spark EV is the real... Continue Reading →
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Car BMW i8 Priced from $135,700 in USA
At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW unveiled one of the most widely anticipated cars in its history – the BMW i8. On most levels, this plug-in hybrid 2+2 sports car is unlike any car ever introduced. It was also announced that the 2014 BMW i8 will have a sticker price of $135,700 in spring… Continue Reading →
Microsoft Sustainability: Embedding Green Practices
Microsoft Integrates Sustainability into Core Financial Strategy In a bold move toward environmental accountability, Microsoft began embedding sustainability into its financial operations in 2013. The tech giant didn’t treat sustainability as a separate initiative—it made it a core component of how the company operates and makes decisions. The result? A model where environmental responsibility and… Continue Reading →
Ford Sales Go C-MAX Hybrid plus Energi PHEV Cray Cray
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 5, 2013 –Ford Motor Company delivered its best August electrified vehicle sales ever with more than 8,292 sales, up 288 percent over the same period a year ago. August marks the 11th consecutive month that Ford has achieved electrified vehicle sales records. The C-MAX Hybrid was a key driver in helping Ford deliver… Continue Reading →
