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green & environment
more greener wheels
06.11.08 | Permalink | Comment?

At jungle[8] we keep track of all things green, and we try to look beyond the “greenwashing” tendencies of corporate America to try and spot the technical innovations that are practical and make a real difference. That being said, it’s important to note that any vehicle running on anything other than sunlight, pedal-power, or wind, […]
green & environment, sustainability
2009 a Big Year For Eco-Cars
06.04.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

Many of us currently own cars considered economical back in the days of 2-dollar-a-gallon gas, that are now certified gas guzzlers. In order to avoid bankruptcy, the urge to rid oneself of the burden is tremendous. Filling its place with a leased Toyota Prius, or Honda Civic Hybrid is highly tempting. Please minimize your mileage […]
Conscious Thoughts, green & environment
Chrysler says: Let’s Deceive America!
05.28.08 | Permalink | Comment?

To boost sagging sales, American Car manufacturer Chrysler has launched the “Let’s Refuel America” campaign, in which buyers are guaranteed $2.99 per gallon gasoline for 3 years for Chrysler or Dodge vehicles purchased between May 7th and July 7th, 2008. Of course, there are some stipulations—there’s a 12,000 mile annual mileage limit, the plan only […]
Conscious Thoughts, green & environment, sustainability
Hummer versus Prius : the knock-out.
08.23.07 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Hummer versus Prius : the knock-out!
In the game Hummer versus Prius, Toyota Prius was declared unanimously victorious (until at least Hummer proven innocent) by referee Dr Peter H. Gleick.
A month ago, Dr Gleick from the Pacific Institute, in his correction of the CNW Marketing report “Dust to Dust” denounced and castigated the authors of the […]
Conscious Thoughts, green & environment
South Pasadena to Host Clean-Air Car Show and Film Festival
07.12.07 | Permalink | 4 Comments

Just passing along the info:
On Sunday July 22nd, Rep. Schiff will speak about his legislative efforts aimed at protecting our environment at South Pasadena’s Clean-Air Car Show and Film Festival. The event is free and open to the public. There will be a wide array of next-generation technology vehicles on display, including solar-hybrid, plug-in hybrid, […]