Two all-electric vehicles fall short of meeting the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s awards criteria, but consumers who want to minimize gas consumption while also prioritizing safety can choose from two plug-in hybrids that earn the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
The two recently evaluated all-electric models are the 2017 Tesla Model S and the 2017 BMW i3. The plug-in hybrid models are the Chevrolet Volt, whose award was announced in December, and the Toyota Prius Prime.
To qualify for the 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in all five crashworthiness evaluations — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints — and come with a front crash prevention system that earns an advanced or superior rating. The “plus” is awarded to vehicles that meet all those criteria and also come with good or acceptable headlights.
Der Österreicher Gerhard Plattner hat sich als Ziel gesetzt die Strecke von Vicenza bis nach Stockholm mit 100 Euro zurückzulegen. Mehr sollte der völlig serienmäßige Skoda Citigo CNG an Treibstoff nicht benötigen - für einen rund 2.600 Kilometer-Trip quer durch Europa. Klingt erst mal recht schwierig, diese Herausforderung alleine mit dem Normverbrauch von 2,9 Kilogramm Erdgas pro 100 Kilometer zu meistern. Plattners Antrieb war es aber, diesen trotz der Überquerung der Alpen zu unterbieten. Und er hat es tatsächlich geschafft. Im Ziel in Stockholm war noch Gas für weitere rund 300 Kilometer im Tank und ein wenig Geld hatte Gerhard Plattner auch noch übrig... Gerhard Plattner hat diese Rekorde mit einem völlig serienmäßigen Skoda Citigo herausgefahren. Würde man ihm noch einmal 100 Euro geben, würde er mit Sicherheit auf der Rückfahrt versuchen den Verbrauch und CO2-Ausstoß noch einmal zu verbessern...
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SC Johnson released its 2013 annual public sustainability report today. The report shares the latest information on the company’s ongoing work to achieve its 2016 environmental goals by using more renewable energy, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, minimizing landfill waste and developing innovative products that use fewer resources and require less packaging. SC Johnson has reduced its global manufacturing waste by 62 percent and increased its use of renewable energy to 30 percent in pursuit of these goals*.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/63897-sc-johnson-2013-annual-public-sustainability-report-environmental-goals
In this video there is a very clear calculation how much money you will save per year with the CNG conversion and how long time it takes to get the money back.
ILEX Consumer Products Group, a Baltimore-based company which owns and manages health and beauty as well as over the counter (OTC) drug brands, launched di-gel, a new antacid/anti-gas brand, just in time for all the overindulging and stress of the holidays.
The new digestive aid, which is being promoted with integrated TV and digital advertising, grassroots and public relations, launched with the brand tagline
In this video you can see, how waste is used to generate biogas and other products. There are a lot of usages for biogas. Using alternative fuels will make you energy independent.
Cambium Networks™, a global leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today launched PTP 650, a new sub-6 GHz addition to its field-proven PTP portfolio. The new product's flexibility, high capacity, reliability and security are ideally suited for wireless backhaul applications for public safety, government, utilities, oil and gas and service provider markets.
