The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finally announced the first recipient of low interest loans under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program. And the first winner is? Ford! Ford's plan is to use the $5.9 billion in loans to fund its electric vehicle (EV) program that will launch a battery-powered version of the Transit Connect in 2010, ... ....[ Read More ]
My Dad has been driving his 1994 Toyota Previa Van for about 10+ years now, and it only gets 18mpg. After 150,000 miles, I think it’s time he gets a new car. Wondering what he should do with his old “clunker?” Well President Obama is lookin’ out for people like my dad, and today he signed the much-anticipated federal “Cash for Clunkers” program. It gives ... ....[ Read More ]
When I think of LA lifeguards, the first thing that comes to mind, as I’m sure for others too, is the iconic 90s TV show, Baywatch, where Pam Anderson and the cast strutted their stuff on the beach and pretended to “save lives.” However, I am pleased to learn that the real Baywatch lifeguards of LA county today are not only saving real lives, but are also helping ... ....[ Read More ]
I am a 24-year-old Huntington Beach, California, native and never once foresaw being a “Go Green” activist. I’ve always been interested in conservation and protecting the environment, but never really identified the means to pursue this effort. I am a performer at heart—one who prides myself on being adaptable to change and making a difference in the world, one ... ....[ Read More ]
