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Six Steps for Managing Water Risks, Opportunities

November 12, 2014November 12, 2014 by Ken Jennison

In its 2014 Global Risks report, the World Economic Forum identified water crises as one of the risks of highest concern. For businesses, it is important to understand operational and market contexts to manage water risk and leverage opportunity, according to The Guardian. Businesses can manage water resources with a ... Read more »

Green Fleet Roundup: GKN Land Systems, Odyne Systems, Honda, VW

November 12, 2014November 11, 2014 by Ken Jennison

GKN Land Systems is increasing production of its Gyrodrive electric flywheel hybrid for buses (pictured) following successful trials in London. The Gyrodrive system offers real-world fuel savings of up to 25 percent, and is smaller than conventional battery or super-capacitor hybrid units. Odyne Systems has delivered six new trucks featuring ... Read more »

Chevy Spark Tops Fuel Economy List for 2nd Year

November 7, 2014November 6, 2014 by Ken Jennison

For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Spark is the most fuel-efficient vehicle, according to the 2015 Fuel Economy Guide released by the EPA and the US Energy Department. The Spark leads a list that is made up predominantly of electric vehicles. The subcompact Spark is rated at ... Read more »

Volkswagen Group: The Sustainability Report in 120 Seconds

October 20, 2014October 17, 2014 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The Volkswagen Group’s latest sustainability report shows how the automaker measures, controls and improves the progress achieved in the field of sustainability.

Green Fleet Roundup: Linde, Goodyear, VW, Toyota, Frito-Lay

October 15, 2014October 14, 2014 by Ken Jennison

Linde is completing the first retail hydrogen fueling station it will operate in the US. The station, which is expected to be online before the end of the year, is being installed at the Ramos Oil multi-fuel station in West Sacramento, California. Goodyear has introduced the most fuel-efficient long haul drive ... Read more »

VW’s ‘Holistic Approach’ to Low-Carbon Cars

August 7, 2014August 7, 2014 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Volkswagen of America says starting with the launch of the zero-tailpipe emissions 2015 e-Golf model (pictured), it will invest in carbon reduction projects to offset emissions created from e-Golf production, distribution and up to approximately 36,000 miles of driving. VW also named SunPower as the official solar energy partner power ... Read more »

BMW Unveils Fast, Light EV Charger

July 30, 2014July 29, 2014 by Ken Jennison

BMW of North America has announced the launch of the BMW i DC Fast Charger, which is compatible with multiple electric vehicles and can specifically charge the BMW i3 all-electric’s vehicle battery up to 80 percent in 30 minutes. The charger was a joint development between BMW and Bosch Automotive ... Read more »

Green Fleet Roundup: VW, Navistar, SpiceJet, Zenith, Avolon, Boeing

July 17, 2014July 16, 2014 by Ken Jennison

Volkswagen of America has announced providers of charging services for its e-Golf models. Bosch Automotive Service Solutions will be the charging station (pictured) and installation services partner for the e-Golf and ChargePoint will provide VW branded stations to all e-Golf dealerships and access to the largest network of public EV charging ... Read more »

Best Global Green Brands Revealed

June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Ford is the no. 1 green brand, stealing the top spot from Toyota, which has been at the top of Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brands report since the list debuted in 2011. In the 2014 list, Toyota falls to no. 2, with Honda, Nissan and Panasonic rounding out the top ... Read more »

‘Greenest Automaker’ Hyundai-Kia Unseats Honda

May 29, 2014May 28, 2014 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Hyundai-Kia wins the title of “greenest automaker,” unseating Honda, which came in second, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report. Toyota, Nissan, and Volkswagen tied for third place. UCS says all eight of the best-selling automakers showed improvements in the 2014 rankings, which measure the ... Read more »

VW Wins Gold Medal Award

May 19, 2014May 19, 2014 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Volkswagen Group’s low CO2 fleet and LEED platinum automotive plant, among other environmental initiatives, have earned the carmaker a World Environment Center Gold Medal award. The WEC says it awarded VW with a Gold Medal for its holistic approach to sustainability across all aspects of its operations. This includes following ... Read more »

GE, Huawei, Baosteel Top Green Company Ranking

May 6, 2014May 5, 2014 by Leon Walker

Telecommunications company Huawei Technology, iron and steel firm Baosteel Group, and General Electric have taken the top spots in the China Entrepreneur Club’s annual lists of China’s greenest companies. The China Top 100 Green Companies list is now in its fifth year. The 2014 list was selected from over 1,300 large-sized Chinese operations. Applications from ... Read more »

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