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Ford Asks What an EV Should Sound Like

Alexis Petru, July 28th, 2011

Hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) are known for driving silently, without the roar of a gas engine. But due to safety concerns for pedestrians unable to hear the quiet cars, the federal government will soon require all hybrid and electric cars be equipped with an artificial noise generator. READ: Hybrid Scorecard: Which Cars Came Out on Top? Ford, which plans to release ... read more

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Innovators in Plastic Recycling Awarded

Megan Dobransky, July 28th, 2011

The American Chemistry Council announced the very first winners of their Innovation in Plastics Recycling Awards. “We wanted to call attention to the advancements and innovative thinking going on in plastics recycling,” said Steve Russell, Vice President of Plastics for the ACC. “As we looked closely, these three companies really rose to the top.” Axion International, Inc. Axion is a New ... read more

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Seattle Reports Huge Jump in Recycling Rates

Mary Mazzoni, July 28th, 2011

Seattle has set an all-time high for recycling and composting, diverting 53.7 percent of its waste from landfills in 2010, according to a city report released last week. That number was 2.6 percent higher than the 2009 diversion total, according to the report issued by Seattle Public Utilities. Commercial recycling and composting jumped to 58.9 percent, while single-family homes are now ... read more

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Couples Travel the World Without Planes, Cars

Alexis Petru, July 28th, 2011

On July 21, more than 60 bicycle, transit and pedestrian enthusiasts gathered in a community center in San Francisco to hear stories of people who think outside the car and plane. “Car-Free Adventures and Heroes,” organized by nonprofit TransForm that seeks to improve the Bay Area’s public transportation and walkability, featured a couple who spent a year traveling the ... read more

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