$10.4 Million Green Grant in Austin
Go Texas! While just a bit tardy to give the American economy of 2009 a jolt, a $10.4 million stimulus grant is just now being put to work getting Austin residents into electric cars at a steal. Pecan Street, an environmental nonprofit based on the University of Texas campus, is…
FTC Confirms Recycled Parts are OK for Warranties
Michael Wilson of the Federal Trade Commission confirmed in a letter to the ARA the use of recycled automotive parts is OK for warranties! In the letter, the FTC says: “Warrantors may not claim that a warranty is void simply because a consumer has used an authorized or recycled part.”…
News on the Toyota 2012 Prius V Hybrid Wagon
Toyota this past week revealed more details of its new 2012 Prius V hybrid wagon – and reaffirmed plans to begin selling the car in the United States this fall, even though it has been delayed in Japan and other markets because of the March earthquake and tsunami. The first…
Super Junk Car
Now this is what I would call a Super Junk Car!!!
Sweat for Going Green
Forget alternate fuel sources, solar panels and wind turbines, a hotel that says it is one of the “greenest” in the world has found a new source of renewable energy – sweating guests. Those staying at the 366-room Crown Plaza Copenhagen Towers will be encouraged to head down to the…