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The 2008 global financial crisis may have killed off some banks, but others have emerged even stronger. Whatever you may think about the banking industry, one fact is clear: the sector is a huge consumer of energy, from data centers to the lighting of a firm’s offices across the globe and of course, employee travel. From Tokyo to Frankfurt, banks are huge energy hogs and leave a long trail of emissions.
To that end, the global finance giant Bank of America announced yesterday that it has set a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 15 percent by 2015 based on the company’s 2010 baseline. BofA’s push is another example of the bank’s strong record on energy issues. In the United States, Bank of America reduced GHG emissions 18% between 2004 and 2009. Then there is the real estate–Bank of America occupies over 13.2 million square feet of LEED-certified space, including the platinum-rated One Bryant Park (pictured) high-rise in New York City. So how will Bank of America continue its record of reducing energy consumption and in turn, GHG emissions? The answer lies in green building, supply chain efficiency, and internal employee engagement.
Some of Bank of America’s initiatives include the following:
An increase in energy efficiency within both data centers and employees’ individual computers.
Improved lighting and HVAC systems throughout its offices.
Entering educational partnerships with organizations like the Pew Center on Global Climate Change that train employees how to find potential energy savings within the organization.
Post Continues: http://www.triplepundit.com/2011/05/bank-america-vows-reduce-ghg-emissions-15-percent/The 2008 global financial crisis may have killed off some banks, but others have... more
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Volvo Cars presents the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the new V60 Plug-in Hybrid. This car combines the best properties from three different car types into one by simply pressing a button. The car becomes an electric car with a range of up to 50 kilometres (Pure mode) or a high-efficiency hybrid with carbon dioxide emissions averaging just 49 g/km (Hybrid mode).Volvo Cars presents the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the new V60 Plug-in... more
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Chris Paine, Director of Who Killed the Electric Car on the Dylan Ratigan show talking about the premiere of Revenge of the Electric Car on Earth Day at the Tribeca Film Festival.Chris Paine, Director of Who Killed the Electric Car on the Dylan Ratigan show talking... more
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Chetan Maini, the man who gave India its first electric car a decade ago, is a lot happier these daysChetan Maini, the man who gave India its first electric car a decade ago, is a lot... more
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How can you and I bring an end to the US wars of aggression against oil rich states and at the same time stop global warming? By replicating the technology that was used in the electric car that a US inventor, Nikola Tesla, built in the early 1930s.
:http://presscore.ca/2011/?p=1783How can you and I bring an end to the US wars of aggression against oil rich states... more
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Volkswagen unveiled at the Qatar motor show
the XL1 Diesel Hybrid 2-seater:
2 cylinder 50 HP and 27 HP electric motor
Fuel: 1 Liter / 100km - 230 miles / gallon
Manufacturing start 2012
price projection: $25.000Volkswagen unveiled at the Qatar motor show
the XL1 Diesel Hybrid 2-seater:
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I hate cars… I know those words sound blasphemous to many people, but that’s the way I’ve always felt. Grandpa used to say “if they get you from point A to Point B who cares what you’re driving”. Personally, I’ve always thought of automobiles as either death traps or money pits. Let’s face it, almost everyone can think of someone who has died behind (or in front) of the wheel.
Still, with all this detestation I found myself Saturday at the Palais des congres checking out the 2011 instalment of the Montréal International Auto-Show. My curiosity was peaked not by the overpriced Ferraris or Bentleys, but by the promise of a new beginning, a revolution in the auto industry. My hatred of everything on four wheels could never trump my love of the environment (or my abhorrence toward oil companies).
One of the first cars I saw...
keep reading at: http://www.forgetthebox.net/mag/going-for-green-at-the-montreal-auto-show.phpI hate cars… I know those words sound blasphemous to many people, but... more
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The New Year celebrations continued when the US number two automaker, Ford, introduced its first-ever fully electric car this Friday.Alan Mulally, Chairman and Chief Executive of Ford, unveiled this four-door passenger car at the annual Consumer Electric Show in Las Vegas. The mileage is expected to go around 60 kilometers on a single full charging.
:http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/technology/6174-ford-launches-its-first-ever-electric-car.htmlThe New Year celebrations continued when the US number two automaker, Ford, introduced... more
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The 2012 Ford Focus Electric car was simultaneously launched at CES in Las Vegas and at an exclusive media event in NYC on Friday, January 7th. While Chevrolet and Nissan chose to develop new platforms for the Volt and Leaf, Ford is using their global Focus platform for efficiencies of scale and mass appeal.
http://www.mpgomatic.com/2011/01/09/2012-ford-focus-electric-car-debuts/
Here's a front row video from the NYC event ...The 2012 Ford Focus Electric car was simultaneously launched at CES in Las Vegas and... more
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Not just the US but British too have all electric super cars. Meet Nemesis, a one of a kind 170 mph green machine that reportedly can compete against the V12 Ferraris! Created by Dale Vince
http://bit.ly/bkZDB6Not just the US but British too have all electric super cars. Meet Nemesis, a one of a... more
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The Chevy Volt has a lot of potential to change the auto industry, if we get the story right.The Chevy Volt has a lot of potential to change the auto industry, if we get the story... more
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What do we want from an electric car? Miss Electric drives the Chevy Volt at Columbia U. to find out why electric drive is so hot.What do we want from an electric car? Miss Electric drives the Chevy Volt at Columbia... more
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The high school students have built an electric car that gets the equivalent of more than 300 miles per gallon. Here's a link:
http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=315015The high school students have built an electric car that gets the equivalent of more... more
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http://branddict.com/2010/08/03/mercedes-vito-e-cell-electric-vans-are-being-produced/
Do still remember the Mercedes Vito, electric car vans type used as taxis in London? As promised by Mercedes, Mercedes Vito finally began produced by E-Cell this year with a limited number of only 100 units in the year 2011 but will start produced by as many as 2,000 units. As an electric car, Vito E-Cell can be used as long as 130 km for all distances is rechargeable and has fulfilled the needs of average customers who normally use the car for about 50-80 km per day. To own rechargeable, Vito E-Cell took about six hours to fully charged by using special rechargeable whereas when using the rechargeable appliance with the electricity in the house then it took two fold (12 hours). Unfortunately, the maximum speed at Vito E-Cell is only 80 km / h but it is enough when it comes to urban use is usually only able to reach speeds up to 20 km / hr.http://branddict.com/2010/08/03/mercedes-vito-e-cell-electric-vans-are-being-produced/... more
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