Month: February 2012
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US Army Hybrid A Dune Buggy On Steroids
The CERV is a lightweight, all-wheel drive, diesel-electric hybrid with a top speed of 80 mph and enough torque to ascend 60 percent grades.
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One Man’s Compost Is Another Man’s Fuel
Turning to the compost bin behind markets and cafeterias, researchers in Stuttgart aim to turn moldy fruits and vegetables into fuel for your car.
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Wind Not Alone In Backing Tax Credit Extension
It’s not just wind–the hydropower, geothermal and biomass industries are calling for Congress to extend the production tax credit (PTC) until 2016 too.
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US, EU Sign Historic Agreement on Organic Foods
The arrangement will expand market access for organic producers and companies by reducing duplicative requirements and certification costs.
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ZipCar’s Successful Car-Sharing Service Growing Fast
The company has 650,000 members in the US, Canada and UK and went public last year.