Tag Archive for 'January'
Filed under: MPG, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Legislation and Policy, USA, Washington DC Auto ShowOne of the differences between the Washington Auto Show and car shows in other cities is the almost overwhelming appearance of politicians and government officials. Whether they come to learn or to lecture (or both), these folks create a well-worn trail from the Hill to the Walter E. Wa... weiterlesen...
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, AutoblogGreen Exclusive
What's up with the sales, orders and reservations of the Nissan Leaf? Nissan loudly trumpeted the 20,000 reservations it originally collected back in September, 2010 and Nissan's Mark Perry recently told AutoblogGreen that, since then, that number has climbed to around 26,000. Where do things stand today? That's not exactl... weiterlesen...
This week's meal plan is brought to you by my favorite new site, Pinterest. I can get lost for hours on that site. I am sure you will too. So get your groceries, make some Mustard-Crusted tofu and web-surf away!
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Filed under: MPG, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Legislation and Policy, USA
They came from as close as the General Motors headquarters across the street and as far away as Santa Fe, New Mexico.
They represented groups as diverse as automakers and the military, steel manufacturers and religious organizations.
And nearly all of the 90 or so people who testified on a proposal to raise... weiterlesen...
So I have missed a few weeks of meal plans, my bad. But I am going to make it up to you! If you been sticking to your resolutions, I have a treat for you--egg nog pancakes and bourbon-maple syrup!
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What does climate change and peak oil have to do with terrorism and the economic crisis? Everything, says Dr Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed. Join us to discuss why.
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Fisker Automotive, the maker of the Fisker Karma luxury plug-in electric hybrid vehicle has officially announced a recall of all 239 Karmas in the world in order to fix a defect recently revealed by their battery manufacturer, A123 Systems. The flaw, a series of misaligned hose clamps that could cause a coolant leak and resulting electrical shortage, was announced by A123 late ... weiterlesen...
I want 2012 to be about peace and unity, and all those other treehuggin' values. So this week's meal plan celebrates people every where. It's a fun mix of ethnic food and familiar staples. Enjoy!
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Volkswagen has revealed that it will show off a brand-new electric concept car at the upcoming Detroit auto show in January. The company says the car will have styling cues from the Beetle shown here but will be different from both that car and the automaker’s previous electric concept the E-Up pictured below, and that it also will not be based on any existing vehicles in ... weiterlesen...
Mercedes-Benz-owned Smart is planning to reveal an ultra-compact plug-in electric pickup truck called the For-US at the upcoming Detroit auto show in January. The vehicle will use the same platform as a Smart car, but only seat two people and offer cargo in back. The pickup will also feature a docking station for two E-bikes in back, so the driver can charge his electric bikes w... weiterlesen...
by Jaime GrossA highlight of reporting "A Simple Plan," my story about the Marmol Radziner-designed prefab in Ukiah, California (in our December/January 2012 issue, and online here) was sitting down with the residents and hearing about how the house came together on the site. Residents Abbie and Bill Burton worked with Marmol Radziner to design a two-bedroom, 2,200-squ... weiterlesen...
by Aaron BrittIn our December/January issue, Prefab Perfected, we offer a shopper's guide to the best of American prefabricated architecture. We take you through over a dozen firms that matter right now, one of which is the Waltham, Massachusetts-based Blu Homes. Like a lot of modular prefabs, the main structure of a Blu Home is factory-built, but the real trick of founders Bill... weiterlesen...
by Jaime GrossI interviewed Peter Anderson of Anderson Anderson Architecture for our "American Prefab: A Shopper's Guide" story in the December/January issue, and found the firm's backstory and approach to prefab inspiring. The brothers trace their interest in modular buildings back to the toys their parents supplied them with when they were kids, including Lincoln Log... weiterlesen...
A smaller hybrid joins the Prius family. Officially launching in the US in January.
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Read the rest of Ford Announces That Its Evos Plug-in Hybrid Will Make Its U.S. Debut in January
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The draft EIR for San Joaquin Delta Plan was recently released, this is your opportunity to comment before January 2012.
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Canada’s Northern Gateway Tar Sands Pipeline Decision Delayed Until 2013