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The Tata Nano. Click to enlarge.

Tata Motors held the commercial launch of the low-priced Tata Nano—the much-anticipated Rs 1-Lakh (about US$2,000) “People’s Car”. (Earlier post.) The Tata Nano is BS-III compliant and comes with an all-new 2-cylinder aluminium MPFI 624 cc petrol engine mated to a four-speed gear box and will be available in three variants. The cars will be on display across India at Tata Motors Passenger Car dealerships and other select authorized outlets from 1 April.

The Nano is also available in BS-II variants and is BS-IV ready. BS II, BS III and BS IV are the India mandatory norms for NO_x, HC, CO and particulates. These norms are substantially aligned with the European norms Euro II, Euro III and Euro IV; the main difference is that the peak speed in the extra urban driving cycle is 90 km/h in India and 120 km/h in Europe.

Continue Reading “Tata Motors Launches the Nano in India, Details Booking Process”

These amazingly realistic, lifesize sculptures are made with nothing more than cardboard and glue. Chris Gilmour is an artist whose creativity has been captured by the idea of upcycling. He literally picks up cardboard boxes from the street and takes them into his studio to be transformed into incredibly beautiful sculptures.

via GreenUpGrader

Update: CARB Delays Decision, Plug-In Hybrid Conversion Startups Dodge a Bullet.

Plug-In Hybrids to be Regulated Out of Existence in California?
The movie Who Killed the Electric Cars? wasn't very tender on the California Air Resources Board (CARB). They were instrumental in the 'murder' of electric cars such as the GM EV1 and Toyota RAV4 EV in California, and now they might be about to do it again with companies that turn hybrid cars into plug-in hybrids.

Read on for more details.

This and more from my favorite site Treehugger.com

President-elect Barack Obama traveled to Capitol Hill Monday to gauge congressional support of his proposed $775 billion economic stimulus package. He met with Senate and House leaders from both sides of the aisle.

The stimulus plan includes billions in tax cuts for workers and businesses and billions in tax incentives for job creation.

The president-elect urged Congress to pass the stimulus plan within one month.

The Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) is asking its supporters to mail their Senators and Representatives a letter requesting that the stimulus plan invest in green jobs.


Via Mother Earth News

Magenn Air Rotor System (M.A.R.S.) is a Wind Power Anywhere™ solution with distinct advantages over existing Conventional Wind Turbines and Diesel Generating Systems including: global deployment, lower costs, better operational performance, and greater environmental advantages.

MARS is a lighter-than-air tethered wind turbine that rotates about a horizontal axis in response to wind, generating electrical energy. This electrical energy is transferred down the 1000-foot tether for immediate use, or to a set of batteries for later use, or to the power grid. Helium sustains MARS and allows it to ascend to a higher altitude than traditional wind turbines. MARS captures the energy available in the 600 to 1000-foot low level and nocturnal jet streams that exist almost everywhere. MARS rotation also generates the "Magnus effect" which provides additional lift, keeps the MARS stabilized, and positions it within a very controlled and restricted location to adhere to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) & Transport Canada guidelines.

I love to drink coffee and I love my disposabe cups, and on my quest to go green i have found the answers to my prayers....

• Double walled
• Thermal porcelain cup with silicone top
• Eco-friendly and reusable
• Microwave and Dishwasher safe

Capacity: 12 fluid ounces
Dimensions: 3.5" diameter; 6" tall

you can find this at my favorite web site www.nubiusorganics.com. It runs for $19.95

Startup Proterra Unveils Plug-In Fuel Cell Hybrid Transit Bus

GOLDEN, CO - What’s described as the world’s first plug-in fuel cell hybrid transit bus will be introduced to the international hydrogen community in March at the annual National Hydrogen Association conference in Columbia, SC.

check out the full story on hfcletter.com

DOE announced on December 18 that it will award sixteen new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) that could result in up to $80 billion in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation projects at federally-owned buildings and facilities. The new contracts provide for a maximum individual contract value of $5 billion over the life of the contract, eliminate technology-specific restrictions, and allow federal agencies to use these contracts in national and international federal buildings. Sixteen energy service companies were awarded contracts: Ameresco, Inc.; Chevron Energy Solutions; Clark Realty Builders; Consolidated Edison Solutions, Inc.; Constellation Energy Projects and Services Group, Inc.; FPL Energy Service, Inc.; Honeywell International, Inc.; Johnson Controls Government Systems, LLC; Lockheed Martin Services, Inc.; McKinstry Essention, Inc.; NORESCO, LLC; Pepco Energy Services; Siemens Government Services, Inc.; TAC Energy Solutions; The Benham Companies, LLC; and Trane U.S., Inc. See the DOE press release and read more information about the new contracts on the Federal Energy Management Program Web site.

Alright in 2008 we all switched to CFL'S and reduced the use of plastic bags when we checkout from a store, but what can we do for 2009? Here is 6 ways you can start check out Greenzer.com for all your green needs.

Help Repower America

Join the campaign to repower America with 100% clean electricity within 10 years

Kill junk mail, save trees

ProQuo and GreenDimes are a couple sites that you can submit requests to be removed from tons of direct marketing lists and still keep the ones you're actually interested in.

Swap more, shop less

Give your wallet a rest and look for second hand options before buying new.

Look for Labels

Look for products that makes green shopping easier.

Recycle electronic junk and get paid

If you have old cd players or cell phones laying about and think there is nothing you can do with them, here is where you can begin your search to recycle those old electronics.

Kick the bottle habit

Use reusable water bottles and cups.

Renewable energy are ways for us to meet our energy needs without the dependency of fossil fuels. They are replenishable power sources that have no damaging side effect when used for a long period of time which means a richer and bright future for generations to come.

• WIND POWER

Conversion of wind energy from wind turbines to produce electricity. The US added enough wind power turbines in 2007 to provide electricity for one million homes. Texas is the fastest growing wind power state.

• SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC

Convert solar energy directly into electricity. This is the worlds quickest growing renewable energy technology. It has been doubling every 2 years by an average of 48% since 2002.

• GEOTHERMAL POWER

Is energy generated by heat stored in the earth. Though as of 2008 it is only 1% of the worlds energy it is still a renewable power source. With heat coming from the earth there is no need to purchase and fuels.