Green Transportation 2008 (Redwood City, CA)
Thanks for Car(bon) Free in California for spreading the word. Green Transportation 2008, a celebration and exhibition, of today’s most eco-friendly cars, runs this Saturday, April 12th. (Woah. No way. I typed that and was sure I’d made a mistake but … my taxes are almost late. Eek!)
#1. You absolutely must go to this website. If for no other reason than it looks (and works) great. It will also tell you about Green Transportation 2008 though. Which leads me to point numero dos.
#2. If you’re within driving distance, get out to this show! You’ll get a first-hand look at a …read more
Prius, RAV4 EV, and Highlander go Solar
From ScrippsNews:
”A traditional hybrid charges its electrical battery from energy created when the gas engine is running. The owner of a plug-in hybrid can plug it into a regular wall socket overnight and start the day with a fully charged battery. That can reduce the amount of gas the Prius uses.
The solar kits push it one step further, giving motorists a little extra energy while they’re sitting in traffic or waiting to pick the kids up from soccer practice.
A solar Prius will use 17 percent to 29 percent less gasoline than a standard Prius, according to a research paper on …read more




