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 →
BMW i8 Plug-In Hybrid Priced From $135,700 in the U.S.
BMW i8 plug-in hybrid price information put the futuristic sports car at $135,700 before destination charges and incentives when BMW prepared the model for its 2014 U.S. launch. BMW Positioned the i8 as a New Kind of Sports Car At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW unveiled one of the most widely anticipated cars in... 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 C-MAX Hybrid Sales Boost Dealer Showroom Traffic
Ford C-MAX Hybrid and Energi PHEV Sales Surged as Drivers Embraced Electrification Ford proved in 2013 that electrified vehicles were becoming much more than a niche market. The company’s August sales showed growing consumer confidence in hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology. More importantly, buyers were willing to switch brands to get behind the wheel of... Continue Reading →
