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Written by Celsias in April, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Commuting, Transport
Forbes has reported a new electric vehicle in development by ECOmove – a consortium of Danish car builders – with claims it can travel 500 miles without refueling. " Once a sticking point for electric vehicles, distance could be ticked off the list of grievances the driving populace has with electrics. Fuel prices ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in July 2012, about Commuting, Design, Economics, Electric vehicles, Emissions, Fuel, Transport, Travel (5 comments)
Take 30 businesses, add an award-winning, fuel efficient car, mix with a selection of enthusiastic drivers and shake up with an exciting eco-drive challenge, to reveal New Zealand’s most fuel efficient company behind the wheel. The result, with an impressive fuel consumption rate of 3.9 litres per 100km ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in June 2012, about awards, Commuting, Energy Saving, Sustainability
UK car recycling network CarTakeBack is rolling out its services in New Zealand and Australia. As part of the expansion, from May 2012 people looking to dispose of their old cars will be able to take it to one of CarTakeBack's network of Scrap Car Recycling centres to be ... keep reading
Written by Edie/Carys Matthews in May 2012, about Commuting, Industry & Business, Recycling, Transport
Dear Friends, Family & Colleagues! At the end of this week I head off on a bit of an adventure with work, which I wanted to tell you about. On Saturday April 14th, I'm jumping on my bike with Team Hikurangi and cycling the length of the North Island in ... keep reading
Written by Freda Wells in April 2012, about Charity, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Commuting, Emissions, Transport, Travel
New Zealand’s biofuels industry is an important part of the country’s future commitment to reducing greenhouse gas and its dependence on fossil fuels,says Pure Advantage. Pure Advantage says that the Government should be congratulated for its on-going support of the New Zealand biofuels industry which is a ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in February 2012, about Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Commuting, Emissions, Energy Saving, Fuel, Transport, Travel (2 comments)
Airports across the world have created a myriad of innovative ways to keep their passengers entertained, from airport spray tanning in London to an airport wedding service in Amsterdam. Now Taiwan’s international airport has put a high-tech twist on airport reading — with the world’s first airport library for ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in February 2012, about Children and Families, Commuting, Education, Infrastructure, Innovation, Lifestyle & Behavior, Technology, Tourism, Travel
-As interest in high-speed rail (HSR) surges around the world, the number of countries running these trains is expected to nearly double over the next few years, according to new research by the Worldwatch Institute for Vital Signs Online. By 2014, high-speed trains will be operating in nearly 24 countries ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in November 2011, about Clean Tech, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Commuting, Design, Industry & Business, Infrastructure, Lifestyle & Behavior, Transport, Travel (1 comment)
The first thousand Aucklanders who commute into the city on buses, trains, ferries, bikes and on foot will be rewarded with a free morning coffee this Wednesday 9th November. Shed 10, the former ‘party central’ on Auckland’s waterfront, will be the home of The Conscious Commuters Challenge - and ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in November 2011, about awards, Commuting, Fuel, Health, Lifestyle & Behavior, Transport, Travel
Electric car maker Fisker unveiled the worlds first electric powered sports car/station wagon crossover called the Surf .Based on their Karma sedan, the Surf is aimed at customers who have an active lifestyle and are looking for a more spacious electric vehicle. While still considered a luxury vehicle, the ... keep reading
Written by Dave Pinter, PSFK in October 2011, about Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Commuting, Consumerism, Design, Electric vehicles, Transport (5 comments)
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An Inzide Commercial Ltd project in New Zealand 
3M’s tradition of innovation is legendary. So when it was time to move premises, 3M ensured the new environment encouraged ... more »
in 25 council areas (2009-2010), New Zealand
Evening classes and workshops in 2009 on practical action you can take at home and in the community, to reduce ... more »
