mobility
DrivingGreen [posted on June 30, 2006]
DrivingGreen is a consumer oriented service of AgCert, a global company that specializes in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. With DrivingGreen consumers can affordably offset greenhouse gas emissions that result from everyday driving. In doing so consumers help the environment, battle global warming, and receive a T-shirt, license plate holders and a car decal to display their commitment to the environment. But most importantly, the consumer receives a serialized certificate. It is simple, fast and easy to do! [DrivingGreen]
The Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car [posted on June 30, 2006]
The Mercedes-Benz bionic car as a concept combines great values in fuel consumption and represents the latest in diesel technology and bionics. The Bionic Benz was inspired by nature, with the focus in mind to develop a car that is aerodynamic, safe, comfortable and environmentally compatible in terms of detail. The inspiration of the vehicle came from the Boxfish. Despite its boxy, cube-shaped body, this tropical fish is in fact amazingly streamlined and represents an aerodynamic ideal of its creators. [Mercedes-Benz bionic car]
Commuter Cars [posted on June 29, 2006]
Introducing the high performance, road-hugging, ultra-narrow Tango. The Tango is a peek into the future of electric commuter driving. The ultra thin, streamline design allows drivers to double or split driving lanes and park in the most peculiar places. As for safety, the car provides cornering stability and is designed with a racing-certified roll cage to protect you and your passenger. Emission-free and exciting, the electric Tango T600 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph. [Commuter Cars]
Better World Club [posted on June 29, 2006]
Not your typical roadside assistance, Better World Club provides their club members with 24-hour roadside assistance nationwide for both motorists and bicyclists. The company uses only high quality and pocketbook-friendly environmentally sensitive products. They also provide insurance services and discounts for hybrid owners. The corporation also annually donates 1% of its revenue to support roadside clean up programs and advocacy and provides unique eco-friendly travel alternatives. [Better World Club]
NativeEnergy: Helping You Fight Climate Change [posted on April 8, 2006]
One of the most complete climate-neutralizing services available, NativeEnergy will help you offset your carbon emissions for nearly anything you do, from travel to cars to home to business and even gifts. They help you help build Native American, farmer-owned, and charitable purpose renewable energy projects that create social, economic, and environmental benefits for everyone. [NativeEnergy]
IdealsWork [posted on April 1, 2006]
IdealsWork helps you find out if the brands you buy pollute the environment, use sweatshop labor, harm animals, support oppressive governments, or engage in other undesirable behaviors. They help you compare the social and environmental records of companies, from appliances and home to computers and electronics to health & beauty to sports & recreation. By giving you information about what companies do, they'll make it easy for you to do something about it. [IdealsWork]
