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Turn on your car A/C

Submitted by Mrs_Tip_a_day on Sat, 08/21/2010 - 14:23

Instead of opening up the windows when you drive, it would be a better idea to instead turn your air conditioner on and roll up the windows. Why, you ask? Because a rolled down window actually reduces the aerodynamics of the car, making it less fuel efficient, especially when driving at high speeds (like on the highway). Tip: Driving with the windows rolled up will increase the fuel economy by 20%.

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Top 10 Websites for Eco Travel

Submitted by Jason99 on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 13:37

I have been using a few websites to look up eco travel or just to see what's new in this fast paced eco market. So here is basically a dump of my bookmarks, in order of what I used the most to find information on eco travel. If you have any experience with any of the companies, please leave some feedback in the comments.

Websites for Eco Travel:

EcoTourism & Travel Guide to Lodges and Tours
http://www.ecotourismlogue.com

ECOtravel
http://www.ecotravel.org.uk

Manaca Ecotravel
http://www.manaca.com

Eco Travel Africa
http://www.ecotravel.co.za

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India's Largest Automaker Set To Start Producing World's First Commercial Air-Powered Vehicle

Submitted by Eco-Chic on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 15:30

Tata Motors is taking giant strides and making history for itself. The company is set to introduce a new car that runs on air, compressed air to be specific.

India's largest automaker, Tata Motors, is set to start producing the world's first commercial air-powered vehicle. The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre for Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air, as opposed to the gas-and-oxygen explosions of internal-combustion models, to push its engine's pistons. Some 6000 zero-emissions Air Cars are scheduled to hit Indian streets in August of 2008.

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Put A Little Algae In Your Tank

Submitted by Eco-Chic on Sat, 06/19/2010 - 13:13

Who knew that the slippery brown, rock-covering organisms along shores would be a greener fuel alternative. Studies have confirmed that algae contain oil that can be turned into diesel fuel.

Solazyme Inc., producer of algae-derived diesel, announced earlier this week that its algae-derived diesel does meet the American Society for Testing and Materials specification for diesel fuel, .