Biggest hybrid convention in the USA

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Granted, this study was done, in part, by ACE – the American Coalition for Ethanol – but the U.S. Department of Energy also put in their 2 cents. Research supposedly shows that midrange ethanol mixes offer better gas mileage and fewer emissions than unleaded gas.
Recently, another study in Minnesota showed that E20 can be used in regular automobiles without damaging internal components BUT TO BE FAIR they only looked at roughly 80 cars over the course of ONE year. The automobile association still claims higher ethanol contents will damage autos that haven’t been designed to run on it.
Minnesota has already …read more

With this post, I officially claim my place at b5media’s biggest nerd. That’s right, folks. It’s Saturday night, and I’m busy … watching the Weather Channel.
I live in Iowa. My ex-brother-in-law works at the Vera Sun ethanol plant. I have a van that runs on E85. But something gives me the heebie jeebies about ethanol. Whether it’s the tremendous amount of subsidies fueling the industry or the idea of other resources at risk because of ethanol production, I’m not sure. Maybe it’s just the fact that ethanol gets about 30% fewer miles per gallon?
I was flipping the channels tonight and …read more

 Up for a little Free Parking?
From KOB.com:

“City Council wants more drivers to qualify for free parking. A bill being introduced would extend the benefit to hybrid cars and ‘green vehicles.’
Any car that can pass a “Green Vehicle Guide” would get a pass to park for free. The guide requires cars to have a lower emission, lower carbon emission, and be fuel efficient.
Right now, hybrid cars are able to park in Old Town, downtown and Nob Hill for free. City Council wants to see all cars have that benefit.
City Councilor Martin Heinrich said the plan would continue the city’s effort to lead the country in environmentally-friendly …read more

When?
September 28 & 29, 2007
Where?
Boston City Hall Plaza
What?
The 5th Annual Alternative Transportation & Energy Festival!  
This Friday and Saturday event is chock full of activities to help show you how to lead a greener lifestyle, and will showcase some of the latest innovations in environmentally-friendly travel.  It’s also just a few days after my 30th birthday, so I will just pretend you’re all really celebrating for me. Yay for delusional thinking! Too bad I won’t be at the festivities.
As for what will be there, the selection really is mind-boggling. From the newest hybrids to demos on renewable energy and green …read more

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