Archive for Transportation

The Land Rover LRX Concept Vehicle Becomes Reality as the Range Rover Evoque

Lifestyle Transportation
Published September 23, 2011 at 2:50 am No Comments

The greenest Land Rover to date is making its debut this fall in 160 countries around the world, thanks to a grant given to Land Rover from the UK government for their Halewood manufacturing facility. What started out as the Land Rover LRX, a concept vehicle designed in part to address reduced CO2 emissions requirements that was debuted at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, is now the Range Rover Evoque. Already the winner of the 2011 [...]

Pre-Owned Cars Get Green Makeovers at Evcarco

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Published November 16, 2009 at 1:46 pm No Comments

Evcarco is making it easy to drive green, whether you’re searching for an eco-friendly preowned car or in the market for the sleek and exotic, near-zero emissions Scorpion. Evcarco dealerships will soon be open across the nation with a selection of preowned hybrids, electric vehicles, and upgraded traditional cars in addition to the luxury hydrogen fueled Scorpion. The first of these green car dealerships is already serving the public in Fort Worth, Texas, with plans to open 20 [...]

Southwest Greens Travel with Eco-Friendlier Plane

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Published November 1, 2009 at 1:00 pm No Comments

Air travel has gained a reputation of being an environmentally detrimental method of transportation, guzzling petroleum-based fuels and emitting an array of harmful gases into the atmosphere. While solar planes and biomass jet fuel may still be wishful thinking, a number of airlines are taking initiative and doing their part to minimize the impact of flight. Southwest’s eco-friendly policies are on the forefront with the introduction of a new green plane that promises to improve fuel efficiency and [...]

Are You Ready to Tango? Meet the Eco-Car of Tomorrow

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Published October 21, 2009 at 2:36 pm No Comments

Sleek and fast, with the ability to travel up to 200 miles on a single charge, the electric hybrid Tango is leading the way when it comes to eco-friendly transport. With power that rivals that of a Viper, and speed that leaves a Cobra far behind, the Tango boasts the size and maneuverability of a motorcycle with the performance of a sports car – all without using a drop of fuel.

Performance and Handling

At a width of just 39 inches, [...]

Arrive in Style with an Eco-Friendly Chauffeur Service

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Published October 7, 2009 at 12:31 pm No Comments

Whether you’re due to arrive at an exciting party or you’re spending the night on the town – luxury and environmental concern go hand in hand with these eco-friendly chauffeur services!

OZOcar
Jordan Harris, a co-owner of OZOcar, originally got the idea for a fleet of stylish and more environmentally friendly vehicles in 2002.

He launched ‘Green Car to the Red Carpet,’ a campaign that was designed to convince celebrities to think twice when booking their transportation to special events.

Rather than taking the [...]

Hybrid Luxury

Lifestyle Transportation
Published September 24, 2009 at 12:35 pm No Comments

Driving with luxury, style, and fuel efficiency has never been so easy. While the Toyota Prius has long been the standard for hybrid vehicles, it is no longer the only ride in town. The Lexus HS 250h, their hybrid sedan, combines the best of hybrid fuel efficiency and luxurious comfort.

Features

While many new vehicles these days come with bells and whistles enough to make even the longest drives comfortable and enjoyable, the Lexus HS 250h goes above and beyond. [...]

Riding the Wave to the Waves

Lifestyle Transportation
Published August 29, 2009 at 4:01 am No Comments

Like to surf? Don’t like to fight the traffic, increase your carbon output, or get into your car to get to the beach? Fall down the last time you tried to balance your board on your bike? Here’s an answer that’s not only environmentally friendly, but design sharp. The Surf is a new bicycle designed by Gegi Primanata and Rinda Setiawan that transforms both the bicycle and the board carrier into a thing of beauty. The clip on the back [...]

BMW Eco-Credit Makes Green Luxury More Affordable

Finance Lifestyle Transportation
Published July 26, 2009 at 1:58 pm 1 Comment

Diesel luxury driving is seeing a new eco side that is improving fuel efficiency while minimizing emissions. The sleek and powerful Mercedes BlueTEC series has given SUV lovers a sense of green hope. Now BMW is joining the ranks with the diesel sipping, ultra clean 3-series – and a $4,500 eco credit brings affordability into the picture as well.

BMW 3-Series Enters US Roads with Style
BMW’s diesel models have been available in Europe for more than 15 years. [...]

Code-X Hybrid Luxury Yacht: Renewable Energy; Extreme Power

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Published June 21, 2009 at 2:00 pm No Comments

Until recently, a green lifestyle didn’t include many options for boating or water recreation. Now we have solar-powered and electric watercraft, like those available from Buffalo Solar Boats, and the new emissions-free electric jetski that should be on the market by next year. But for true luxury, as well as extreme power, Code-X has combined the unsurpassed speed of Formula 1 engines with clean, renewable solar energy for the ultimate eco-yacht.

Who is Code-X?
Code-X AG was founded with the [...]

Exotic Transport Gets Greener – Lamborghini, Ferrari Go Hybrid

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Published June 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm No Comments

After gaining the rank of the least fuel efficient 2-seater on the market, Lamborghini is making headway toward a more eco-friendly sports car. Exotic rival, Ferrari is also planning a new hybrid drivetrain that promises better efficiency, lower emissions, and the company’s primary goal – better performance.

What’s in Store for the Green Lamborghini?

The newest model of the Gallardo has seen minor improvements in fuel economy, up 3 mpg from the 14 mpg seen in previous models – much better [...]