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Google Maps add Weather Channel Data
Now you can view current weather conditions while planning your next trip with Google maps. Google has partnered with The Weather Channel to create a new interactive layers that overlay weather and radar information on top of Google Maps.
"To use the feature click on the Google Maps' My Maps tab and select The Weather Channel feature to begin exploring."
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Ethanol may be a costly fuel alternative
Are we already over investing in ethanol production? According to some economists, a tank of ethanol is equivalent in cost to food for a year.
"Every day, it seems, corn ethanol gets a little less attractive. In fact, if the information in this article from the latest print edition of The Economist catches on, then ethanol [...]
They yack on cell phones, you sit longer in traffic
Ok, now you can officially blame anyone driving while talking on a cell phone for making your commute longer. A recent study conducted a the University of Utah determined that people engaged in a phone call drive an average of 2 miles per hour slower.
The study concluded that "drivers on cell phones are far more likely [...]
Toyota Hybrid Pickup, Made in the USA
Toyota is introducing a concept compact hybrid pickup designed in America, for Americans. What a concept! The hybrid gas-electric pickup named A-BAT makes its worldwide debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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Green Travel tips
I found a pretty good article with 31 tips on how to Save money and the environment by traveling green. Some of the tips are fairly commonplace but I thought were a few gems that could really be useful. If you are a geek like me, or have a busy schedule, consider adding some of these [...]
Chevy Volt getting closer to production
If you are a fan of the American auto industry, things are starting to look up for 2008. Fuel efficient cars designed to complete with the dominant Japanse models, are coming to market in 2008. According to autobloggreen, GM has released the first photos of the production Chevy Volt.
Your thoughts on Portland’s Streetcar
When I worked in downtown Portland about 4 years ago, I rode the MAX daily. I loved it. I walked to the light rail stop at Quantama about 1/2 mile away from my house in Hillsboro, boarded the train, relaxed, read a book, and 40 minutes later it dropped me off in downtown about two [...]
Name That Train
The new commuter rail line that will be running between Beaverton and Wilsonville, starting fall of 2008, will soon have a new nickname…and you could be the person who names it! Last week, Tri-Met announced a contest that's open to all for christening the rail line with a catchy and fun name. The contest runs through October [...]
Quiet and clean utility vehicles: No more waking up the neighborhood
Recently, the Diesel Technology Forum showed off a concept clean-diesel Honda sedan capable of 62.8 miles a gallon. This month Hybrid Truck Users Forum and PG&E are demonstrating a hybrid diesel-electric utility service truck in downtown San Francisco. These vehicles can operate very efficiently using clean burning bio-diesel and quiet operating electric motors.
"Trucks like these can save utilities fuel [...]
