Tidewater Current | Summer 2011

Transmitting enlightening news & information about sustainable endeavors in Coastal Virginia and beyond. Updated weekly.

 

Transportation:

Fuel |Vehicles | Light Rail | Rail | Shipping | Cycling

Fuel/Fueling

FREE Virginia Biodiesel Conference - September 9 - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA - presented by Virginia Clean Cities, Greater Washington Clean Cities and JMU - Info

9/13/11 - The (US Navy's) Green Strike Group: the fuels, the force, the skinny - http://biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2011/09/13/the-green-strike-group-the-fuels-the-force-the-skinny/

9/9/11 - Installation begins on 200 vehicle charging stations in Houston | BrighterEnergy.org - http://www.brighterenergy.org/26409/news/transport/installation-begins-on-20 0-vehicle-charging-stations-in-houston/

9/6/11 - Biofuel Production Hits All-Time High in 2010 | EarthTechling - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/09/biofuel-production-hits-all-time-high-in-2010/

9/6/11 - Biofuel Powers U.S. Military's Osprey Craft | EarthTechling‏ - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/09/biofuel-powers-u-s-militarys-osprey-craft/

9/2/11 -Blue Angels Go Green | NBC San Diego‏ - http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/128900393.html

8/29/11 - Scientists Find a Bacterial Strain That Recycles Newspapers Into Biofuel! | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World‏ - http://inhabitat.com/scientists-find-a-bacterial-strain-that-recycles-newspapers-into-biofuel/

8/29/11 - Seaweed seen as viable biofuel source - UPI.com - http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/08/29/Seaweed-seen-as-viable-biofuel-source/UPI-59161314661161/?spt=hs&or=sn

8/24/11 - Navy Pursuing Biofuel Development - http://www.stripes.com/news/navy-pursuing-biofuel-development-1.153127

8/19/11 - New energy storage device could recharge electric vehicles in minutes - http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-08-energy-storage-device-recharge-electric.html

8/17/11 - Sun-Tracking EV Charger, Made In Maryland - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/sun-tracking-ev-charger-made-in-maryland/

8/17/11 - Air Products' Wastewater (treatment)-Hydrogen Fuel Plant to produce excess fuel for 25-50 fuel cell vehicles per day - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/08/17/hydrogen-for-200-million-vehicles-air-productsorange-county-open-wastewater-hydrogen-fuel-plant/

8/16/11 - Aviation, marine transport systems head toward biofuels future ($510 million to be invesed)| Government content from Western Farm Press - http://westernfarmpress.com/government/aviation-marine-transport-systems-head-toward-biofuels-future

8/16/11 - Ford and SunPower Simplify Solar Charging of Evs (Solar Rooftops) - http://www.cleantechblog.com/2011/08/ford-and-sunpower-simplify-solar-charging-of-evs.html

8/11/11 - Distillery Powers Nissan Leaf With Whiskey | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/scottish-distillery-powers-their-nissan-leaf-with-whiskey/

8/10/11 - Cost to Run a Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Vehicle: $233 a year; $0.82 a gallon - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/08/10/cost-to-run-a-mitsubishi-i-miev-electric-vehicle-233-a-year-0-82-a-gallon/

8/9/11 - New Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station Debuts in Bethesda - Potomac, MD Patch - http://potomac.patch.com/articles/new-solar-powered-electric-vehicle-charging-station-debuts-in-bethesda-2

8/9/11 - Chevy Volt Gets a Solar Boost at (Dealerships') New Electric Car Charging Stations | Reuters - http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/09/idUS313142698120110809

8/5/11 - Operation "Green Stick" Propels Low-Cost Algae Biofuel to the Big Time | CleanTechnica - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/08/05/operation-green-stick-propels-low-cost-algae-biofuel-to-the-big-time/

8/4/11- Solar Power for Electric Cars - electric vehicles, solar power, EV charger | CleanTechnica‏ - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/08/04/solar-power-for-electric-cars/

8/2/11 - AAA To Provide EV Charging Assistance | EarthTechling - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/aaa-to-provide-ev-charging-assistance/

8/1/11 - Unlocking Tallow Trees Potential as a Biodiesel Feedstock - Biodiesel Magazine | biodieselmagazine.com - http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/7950/unlocking-tallow-trees-potential-as-a-biodiesel-feedstock

7/21/11 - Chesapeake to convert City Trash Trucks to CNG - Build Public Station - http://www.hrccc.org/news/chesapeake-to-convert-city-trash-trucks-to-clean-fuel-build-public-station/

7/28/11 - Tequila for your fuel tank - http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2011/July/28071101.asp

7/26/11 - Dominion plans pilot for EV owners - http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dr-gridlock/post/dominion-plans-pilot-for-ev-owners/2011/07/26/gIQAsaZraI_blog.html

7/23/11 - The New Sanya Skypump is a Wind and Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charger! | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/breaking-the-new-sanya-skypump-is-a-wind-and-solar-powered-ev-charger/

7/21/11 - Finnair Flies its First Biofuel Flight - http://www.gogalavanting.com/travel-news/finnair-flies-its-first-biofuel-flight-541.html

7/21/11 - DailyTech - Lufthansa Expands Biofuel Flights - http://www.dailytech.com/Lufthansa+Expands+Biofuel+Flights/article22178c.htm

7/15/11 - Bill would extend biodiesel tax credit (plant planned in Chesapeake)| Inside Business - http://www.insidebiz.com/news/bill-would-extend-biodiesel-tax-credit

7/14/11 - Indian scientists run car on micro algae biodiesel - Rediff.com Business

7/7/11 - Plastic2Oil Converts Waste Plastic to Fuel - CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/07/05/plastic2oil-converts-waste-plastic-to-fuel/

7/7/11 -DailyTech - Termite Guts Could Lead to Biofuel Production -

7/7/11 - Dirty Coal And Algae Fuel: The Start Of A Beautiful Friendship | Fast Company- http://www.fastcompany.com/1765377/how-originoil-is-bringing-dirty-coal-and-algae-fuel-together

7/6/11 -The New Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure: Filling Stations At Quick Lube Shops | Fast Company - http://www.fastcompany.com/1765339/sunhydros-hope-for-a-massive-hydrogen-fueling-infrastructure-filling-stations-at-quick-lube-

7/5/11 - Not Just For Sushi: Seaweed May Power The Next Generation Of Biofuels | Fast Company - http://www.fastcompany.com/1765108/kelp-may-power-the-next-generation-of-biofuels?partner=gnews

7/3/11 - A Solution for Biofuels? Researchers Quadruple Algae Growth Using Low-Level Magnetic Fields | The Energy Collective - http://theenergycollective.com/tyhamilton/60633/university-western-researchers-quadruple-algae-growth-using-low-level-magnetic-fiel

6/30/11 - Commercial Flight Uses Tyson Foods' Biofuel - http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aID=127452.54928.139593

6/28/11 - South Carolina, Australian partners to develop algae-biodiesel - http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/7879/south-carolina-australian-partners-to-develop-algae-biodiesel

6/28/11 - Can Biofuels Save Sub-Saharan Africa? - http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/28/can-biofuels-save-sub-saharan-africa/?ref=energy-environment

6/24/11 -MH-60S Seahawk Helicopter Uses 100% Algal - Derived Jet Fuel - http://www.greenpacks.org/2011/06/24/mh-60s-seahawk-helicopter-uses-100-algal-derived-jet-fuel/

6/21/11 - World's First Transatlantic Flight... on Biofuels [Video] - http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=worlds-first-transatlantic-flight-o-2011-06-21

6/20/11 - U.S. Airlines Unveil Landmark Biofuels Deal - AviationWeek.com

6/16/11 - Engineering a Cleaner Way to Fly | Renewable Energy News Article - http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/06/engineering-a-cleaner-way-to-fly

6/9/11 - Fuel from Algae, Wood Chips Approved for Airlines - http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-09/biofuel-from-algae-wood-chips-approved-for-airlines-ata-says.html

6/5/11 -Thunderbirds showcase biofuel blend at show - http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2011/06/air-force-thunderbirds-showcase-biofuel-blend-at-airshow-060511w/

6/4/11 - Wis. company makes biofuel from pine chips (& corn stalks) - http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/06/04/Wis-company-makes-biofuel-from-pine-chips/UPI-19351307225180/

6/1/11 - Virginia Tobacco Commission grants $5M for biofuels R&D - http://biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2011/06/01/virginia-tobacco-comission-grants-5m-for-biofuels-rd/

5/31/111 - More Advances in Producing Inexpensive Hydrogen - CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views‏ - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/05/31/more-advances-in-producing-inexpensive-hydrogen/

5/26/11 - Obama orders 100% alternative fuels in government by 2015 - http://biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2011/05/26/obama-orders-100-alternative-fuels-in-government-by-2015/

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Vehicles

9/12/11 - Ford Evos Plug-In Hybrid Concept Debuts | EarthTechling‏ - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/09/ford-evos-plug-in-hybrid-concept-deubts/

9/11/11 - Smart Forvision Electric Car Set For Frankfurt | EarthTechling‏ - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/09/smart-forvision-electric-car-set-for-fr ankfurt/

9/6/11 - Ford Unveils Photos of Its Gorgeous Electric Gullwing EVOS Concept | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World- http://inhabitat.com/the-ford-evos-concept-is-an-electric-gullwing-beauty/

8/24/11 - DailyTech - Hyundai Takes Aim at Honda's CR-Z Hybrid with 40 MPG*, $18k Veloster‏ - http://www.dailytech.com

8/24/11 - Electric Motorcycle Goes Zoom at 218 MPH - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/electric-motorcycle-goes-zoom-at-218-mph/

8/16/11 - Cadillac Covnerj Plug-In EV Gets Green Lifht for Production in 2013 - http://inhabitat.com/cadillac-converj-plug-in-ev-gets-green-light-for-production-in-2013/

8/16/11 - BMW's 2014 i3 Electric Car Spotted in Chicago Before its Official Unveiling | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/the-2014-bmw-i3-electric-car-is-spotted-in-chicago/

8/8/11 - London's Heathrow Airport Unveils ULTra Personal Electric Transportation Pods | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World‏ - http://inhabitat.com/londons-heathrow-airport-ultra-personal-electric-transportation-pod-now-open-to-the-public/

8/4/11 - 8/4/11 - Hydrogen Fuel Cells Drive Big Hauling Truck | EarthTechling - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/hydrogen-fuel-cells-drive-big-hauling-truck/

8/2/11 - Nissan Leaf's New Vehicle Charger Lets Your Car Power Your House | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/nissan-leafs-new-vehicle-charger-can-also-power-homes/

7/29/11 - Solar, Nitrogen Power SUV Concept - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/07/solar-nitrogen-power-suv-concept/

7/29/11 - President Obama Announces 54.5 MPG Average Fleet Goal for All US Automakers - http://inhabitat.com/president-obama-announces-54-5-mpg-average-fleet-goal-for-all-us-automakers/

Read more: President Obama Announces 54.5 MPG Average Fleet Goal for All US Automakers | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World

7/26/11 - First electric Fisker Karma delivered | Sustainable Business Oregon - http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/national/2011/07/first-electric-fisker-karma-delivered.html

7/21/11 - Report: Ford confirms U.S. availibility of EcoBoost three-cylinder Fiesta - http://green.autoblog.com/2011/07/21/ford-confirms-us-availibility-ecoboost-three-cylinder-fiesta/

7/20/11 - Volt cruises into North Carolina and South Carolina - http://www.allcarselectric.com/news/1063483_volt-cruises-into-north-carolina-and-south-carolina

7/14/11 - Va. shifting to alternative fuel vehicles - http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9OEBAQO1.htm

7/11/11 - General Motors Deal Hints at Future of Natural-Gas Powered Cars - http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/22635

7/11/11 - Renault's Frendzy 100% Electric Concept Car Takes Flexibility Literally | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/renaults-frendzy-100-electric-concept-car-takes-flexibility-literally/

7/5/11 - Toyota Unveils Three New EVs For 2012 | Fast Company‏ - http://www.fastcompany.com/1765097/toyota-commits-to-evs-with-three-new-2012-models

6/29/11 - Top 10 Green Cars « Greenfudge.org - http://www.greenfudge.org/2011/06/29/top-10-green-cars/

6/24/11 - Isuzu trucks now compatible with B20 biodiesel - http://www.brighterenergy.org/24142/news/transport/isuzu-trucks-now-compatible-with-b20-biodiesel/

6/24/11 - Fisker preps for 'Project Nina' luxury sedan - http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/fisker-preps-for-8216project-nina-8217-luxury-sedan/17267?tag=mantle_skin;content

6/19/11 - High hopes, and hurdles, for hydrogen cars - http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2011-06-19-cnbc-hydrogen-cars_n.htm

6/17/11 -Virginia Tech Wins EcoCAR Competition With an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle -- WASHINGTON, June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/virginia-tech-wins-ecocar-competition-with-an-extended-range-electric-vehicle-124062699.html

6/17/11 - EcoRide Bus Offers 600 Percent Improvement Over Diesel - http://www.ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3532

6/15/11 - Electric Vehicle Owners to Get Cash Back for Selling Power to the Electric Grid in Denmark (~$10,000) - CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/06/15/electric-vehicle-owners-to-get-cash-back-for-selling-power-to-the-electric-grid-in-denmark-10000/

6/14/11 - New Ford Fusion Anticipated to Rival Prius' MPG Rating | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/new-ford-fusion-anticipated-to-rival-prius-mpg-rating/

6/9/11 - Ford Tripling its EV Production - http://www.ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3526

6/8/11 - Electric Vehicle Battery Runs on Goo : Discovery News - http://news.discovery.com/tech/electric-car-battery-goo-110608.html

6/7/11 - Propane Autogas Buses Emit Cleaner Air Across America | Benzinga.com - http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/11/06/p1144881/propane-autogas-buses-emit-cleaner-air-across-america

5/26/11 - Solar-Powered Electric-Vehicle (EV) unveiled in Connecticut - http://www.shorelineplus.com/shplus/information/news/News_1/Solar-Powered-Electric-Vehicle-EV-unveiled-in-Connecticut132181321813218.shtml

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Light Rail

9/7/11 - TIDE'S RIDERSHIP IN FIRST WEEK OF PAID SERVICE BEATS EXPECTATIONS on Page A1 of Wednesday, September 07, 2011 issue of The Virginian-Pilot -

8/29/11 -Passengers on board with The Tide on 1st day with fares | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com - http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/passengers-board-tide-1st-day-fares

8/14/11 - Who's lining up for Norfolk's light rail? | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com‏ - http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/whos-lining-light-rail-norfolk

8/9/11 - Charlotte vs. Norfolk: Light-rail lines on same track? | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com - http://hamptonroads.com/2011/08/charlotte-vs-norfolk-lightrail-lines-same-track

7/1/11 - HRT talks up light-rail line downtown - http://insidebiz.com/news/hrt-talks-light-rail-line-downtown

6/21/11 - All aboard: HRT sets date for light rail's debut | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com - http://hamptonroads.com/2011/06/all-aboard-hrt-sets-date-light-rails-debut

6/16/11 - Still no start date for light rail (Norfolk) - http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/norfolk/still-no-start-date-for-light-rail

5/1/11 - Light rail, missing deadline, lets public tour cars | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com - http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/light-rail-missing-deadline-lets-public-tour-cars

Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study | Hampton Roads Transit - http://www.gohrt.com/about/development/vbtes/

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Rail

8/24/11 - High-Speed Rail Funding Focuses On Northeast | EarthTechling‏ - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/high-speed-rail-funding-focuses-on-northeast/

8/24/11 - Northeast Corridor Receives $450 Million in Federal Funds to Upgrade Rail Systems - http://inhabitat.com/nyc/northeast-corridor-receives-450-million-in-federal-funds-to-upgrade-rail-systems/

8/23/11 - Can Trains Drive Battery Technolgy - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/can-trains-drive-battery-technology/

8/23/11 - Russia Green Lights $65 Billion siberia-Alask Rail and Tunnel to Bridge the Bering Strait - http://inhabitat.com/russia-green-lights-65-billion-siberia-alaska-rail-and-tunnel-to-bridge-the-bering-strait/

8/11/11 - Rail Projects Receive Millions from Feds | EarthTechling - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/rail-projects-receive-millions-from-feds/

7/11/11 - Public Hearing Thursday on Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor - http://articles.dailypress.com/2011-07-11/news/dp-nws-high-speed-rail-meeting-20110711_1_rail-line-public-hearing-corridor

6/30/11 - CSX Transportation and New York State Reveal Low Emissions Locomotive | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/csx-transportation-and-new-york-state-reveal-low-emissions-locomotive/

6/30/11 - Beijing-Shanghai high-speed train makes debut - News & Advice, Travel - The Independent‏ - http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/beijingshanghai-highspeed-train-makes-debut-2304789.html

6/29/11 - Amtrak Gets $562 Million For Electric Trains | EarthTechling‏ - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/06/amtrak-gets-562-million-for-electric-trains/

6/28/11 - NPR High Speed Rail Debate - http://www.npr.org/2011/06/28/137480118/lawmakers-butt-heads-in-high-speed-rail-debate

6/28/11 - High Speed Rail Program Proposed by 2040 - http://berkeleyheights.patch.com/articles/world-class-high-speed-rail-program-proposed-by-2040-5

6/24/11 - High Speed Rail In France Zips Along | EarthTechling - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/06/high-speed-rail-in-france-zips-along/

6/23/11 - High-speed rail 2.0: trains that never stop | SmartPlanet - http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/transportation/high-speed-rail-20-trains-that-never-stop/498

6/17/11 - Virginia needs to connect dots on high-speed rail - http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20110617/OPINION/706179764/1065/virginia-needs-to-connect-dots-on-high-speed-rail&template=fairfaxTimes

6/16/11 - Virginia DOT lands six-year budget, forms public-private partnership office - http://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/news/Virginia-DOT-lands-sixyear-budget-forms-publicprivate-partnership-office--26960

6/9/11 - IndustryWeek : Making the Case for High-Speed Rail in America - http://www.industryweek.com/articles/making_the_case_for_high-speed_rail_in_america_24813.aspx?ShowAll=1

6/6/11 - Massive solar tunnel gives trains a boost - http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/06/massive-solar-tunnel.php

6/4/11 - Virginia commuters waiting for the promise of high-speed rail - http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/politics/virginia-commuters-waiting-for-the-promise-of-high-speed-rail/2011/05/12/AGn7U2IH_story.html

6/1/11 - High-Speed Rail Can Cover Its Operating Costs | Miller-McCune - Miller-McCune - http://www.miller-mccune.com/politics/high-speed-rail-can-cover-its-operating-costs-31731/

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Shipping/Boating/Water Craft

9/12/11 - Take Your Next Vacation in a Floating Off-Grid SolarHome | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World‏ - http://inhabitat.com/take-your-next-vacation-in-a-floating-off-grid-solarhome/

9/9/11 - All Electric Solar Ferry Planned for China - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/09/all-electric-solar-ferry-planned-for-china/

8/22/11 - Solar Panel Sails Move To Design Phase | EarthTechling‏ - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/08/solar-panel-sails-move-to-design-phase/

8/16/11 - World's largest solar boat docks in Hong Kong - Green Tech - Green Tech | siliconrepublic.com - Ireland's Technology News Service - http://www.siliconrepublic.com/green-tech/item/23156-worlds-largest-solar-boat/

8/12/11 - Clean and Quiet Tsekoa II Research Vessel Is North America's First Plug-in Hybrid Fuel Cell Ship | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/clean-and-quiet-tsekoa-research-vessel-is-north-americas-first-plug-in-hybrid-fuel-cell-ship/

7/25/11 - Flensburg Shipbuilder Delivers Ultramodern, Eco-Friendly RoFlex Vessel "Bore Song" - http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/flensburg-shipbuilder-delivers-ultramodern-eco-friendly-roflex-vessel-bore-song

7/19/11 - Shipping Industry Commits to Emissions Reductions and 30% Increase in Efficiency by 2024 - http://ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3558

7/6/11 - Cargill Names World's Largest Kite-powered Vessel - http://www.vadvert.co.uk/technology/15415-cargill-reveals-the-name-of-the-world's-largest-kite-powered-vessel.html

6/30/11 -Solar Hybrid Luxury Yacht - Sauter Carbon Offset Design's Emax Excalibur Wears Its (Lack of) Emissions on Its Sleeve | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/the-carbon-neutral-emax-excalibur-hybrid-yacht-is-painted-in-solar-panels/

6/27/11 - Human-Powered Aquaskipper Propels You Across Water as Fast as You Can Hop | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/human-powered-aquaskipper-propels-you-across-water-as-fast-as-you-can-hop/

6/27/11 - New Not Cheap Solar Hybrid Yacht Available - http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/06/new-not-cheap-solar-hybrid-yacht-available/

6/24/11 - Maersk's Huge Ships Contribute to Industry-Wide Innovation - http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/06/maersks-huge-container-ships-systems-innovation.php

6/15/11 - How To Send Hybrid Cars From Japan? Diesel-Hybrid Cargo Ship, Of Course‏ - http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1061609_how-to-send-hybrid-cars-from-japan-diesel-hybrid-cargo-ship-of-course

6/14/11 - Marine Operators (VA Port Authority) Use Biodiesel - Biodiesel Magazine | biodieselmagazine.com - http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/7858/biodiesel-sets-sail

6/1/11 - Eco Boat Made Of Recycled Material, Trash Ships Off (VIDEO) - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/08/eco-boat_n_873055.html

5/31/11 - Maritime Propulsion | Oshima ECO-ship 2020‏ - http://articles.maritimepropulsion.com/article/Oshima-ECO-ship-2020-1723.aspx

5/29/11 - Age of sail returns for green cargo ships - http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26785:age-of-sail-returns-for-green-cargo-ships&catid=3:international-shipping-news&Itemid=63

5/27/11 - GL unveils green tanker design - http://www.bairdmaritime.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10228:gl-unveils-green-tanker-design&catid=76:marine-environment&Itemid=212

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Cycling

9/6/11 - Hertz Launches Electric Bicycle Rental Scheme In London | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World‏ - http://inhabitat.com/hertz-to-launch-electric-bicycle-rental-scheme-in-london/

9/5/11 - VB Bike Path Planned along Shore Drive from Kendall Street to the Oceanfront - Please see BICYCLES AT THE BEACH on Page B6 of Monday, September 05, 2011 issue of The Virginian-Pilot

8/30/11 -Cyclists Rejoice: PumpTire Is the World's First Self-Inflating Bicycle Tire | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/cyclists-rejoice-pumptire-is-the-worlds-first-self-inflating-bicycle-tire/

8/24/11 - Electric Bikes Put a Charge Into Commuting - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/08/24/electric-bikes-put-a-charge-into-commuting/

8/15/11 - UVA to Peddle Bikes for Students and Make it Saver to Ride Them‏ - http://media-newswire.com/release_1157257.html

7/21/11 - Norfolk Bike Share Program Keeps Pedaling Forward | AltDaily : Creating and celebrating local culture in Norfolk and all of Hampton Roads. - http://www.altdaily.com/features/news/politics/norfolk-bike-share-program-keeps-pedaling-forward.html

7/25/11 - New Bicycle Option: eCortina v2 Hybrid | CleanTechnica - http://cleantechnica.com/2011/07/25/new-bicycle-option-ecortina-v2-hybrid/

7/14/11 - Velomobile - Human-Powered Cmmuter Vehicle - http://inhabitat.com/velomobile/

7/1/11 - Schwinn Announces Organic Flax Vestige Model to be Available at the End of July | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/schwinns-organic-flax-vestige-bicycle-will-be-available-at-the-end-of-july/

6/28/11 - Pedal-Powered Bus is Almost Too Cool for School | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World - http://inhabitat.com/pedal-powered-kids-bus-is-almost-too-cool-for-school/

6/24/11 - U.S. Moving Forward on Bicycle Interstate Highway System - http://ecogeek.org/component/content/article/3541

6/24/11 - Top 10 Bicycle Friendly Cities - http://www.timescolonist.com/life/bicycle+friendly+cities/2445188/story.html

6/23/11 - Copenhagen model to make Minneapolis more bicycle-friendly - Minneapolis Alternative Energy | Examiner.com - http://www.examiner.com/alternative-energy-in-minneapolis/copenhagen-model-to-make-minneapolis-more-bicycle-friendly

6/22/11 - Bicycling Event Draws Crowd to Discuss Richmond Initiatives - http://www2.richmond.com/news/2011/jun/22/bicycling-event-draws-crowd-discuss-richmond-i-ar-1126419/

June 21 Mia Birk & Eric Weis to Speak in Richmond about Portland, Oregon's efforts to become one of the most bike friendlycities in the United States and about the East Coast Greenway (a 3000 mile bike and pedestrian route from Maine to Florida and connecting 25 major cities along the East Coast including Richmond). 7-9 PM at the Science Museum of Virginia (Richmond) Admission is free but seating is limited. RSVP: http://vbf.eventbrite.com

6/20/11 - Bike and Pedestrian Coordination in Richmond - http://www2.richmond.com/news/2011/jun/20/bicycle-spoken-here-interview-mia-birk-ar-1115968/

6/11/11 - Hundred Watt Hybrid sets off on Eco Tour across America - http://www.gizmag.com/hoovers-begin-eco-tour-in-custom-built-hybrid-vehicle/18836/

5/4/11 - Texas get Bike Friendly - http://alttransport.com/2011/05/surprisingly-texas-gets-bike-friendly/

4/25/11 - DC's Bike Share Program - http://alttransport.com/2011/04/d-c-s-bike-share-program-continues-to-grow-can-it-work-in-other-american-cities/

 

 

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