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The EPA’s Proposed Vehicle Window Stickers Give Cars A Letter Grade
Written on 30 Aug, 2010 at 20:51 in CrunchGear | viewed times | 0 Comments
The EPA is revising the window stickers seen on new cars to more accurately reflect the capabilities of electric and hybrid vehicles. They’re also proposing, rather boldly, that a big fat letter grade head the sticker, ranging from A+... (Continue reading)
Roundup: Mobile dating heating up, Droid X battery wins endurance test, and more
Written on 26 Aug, 2010 at 5:42 in VentureBeat | viewed times | 0 Comments
Here’s the latest action: Mobile dating heating up — A new report from Ground Truth shows that traffic to mobile dating sites has spiked 92 percent this summer so far. Check it out here . Craigslist in trouble again... (Continue reading)
Price Drop: Dynamite XL (Games)
Written on 15 Aug, 2010 at 13:26 in iPhone APPs | viewed times | 0 Comments
Dynamite XL 1.0 Category: Games Price: $1.99 -> $.99, Version: 1.0 ( iTunes ) Description: Dynamite XL is Strata Games first flurry into gaming for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch. The aim of the game is simplicity itself. All... (Continue reading)
Update: Gameloft Sports Pack (Games)
Written on 12 Aug, 2010 at 10:30 in iPhone APPs | viewed times | 0 Comments
Gameloft Sports Pack 1.1.0 Category: Games Price: $4.99, Version: 1.0.7 -> 1.1.0 ( iTunes ) Description: An update to correct bugs experienced with iOS 4.0 will be submitted to Apple this week. ***3 GAMES AT A REDUCED PRICE!*** Triple... (Continue reading)
Tesla Reports Q2 Financials
Tesla has released the details of their 2010 Q2 financial performance, and it looks like things are coming up roses for the nascent auto maker. Sales are up, with nearly $27m in sales coming in — translating to a... (Continue reading)
Trony Solar gives up on IPO; another green casualty
Written on 2 Aug, 2010 at 22:56 in VentureBeat | viewed times | 0 Comments
Chinese thin-film solar module maker Trony Solar has canceled its filing for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange after eight months. The move further solidifies the green sector’s miserable IPO streak. Trony is one of... (Continue reading)
Save Packaging By Getting Your Amazon Deliveries Via Reusable Tote
Written on 29 Jul, 2010 at 18:49 in CrunchGear | viewed times | 0 Comments
If your inner tree-hugger cringes every time you get a single book or knick-knack wrapped up in enough packing materials for ten, then this is for you. Oh, and you have to live in Seattle. Amazon has started a... (Continue reading)
Apple unveils new, consumer-friendly battery charger
Written on 28 Jul, 2010 at 18:59 in VentureBeat | viewed times | 0 Comments
Apple has launched its own plug-in charger for AA batteries , extending its wireless device and energy efficiency strategies. In addition to making its wireless keyboards and mice more user friendly, the company’s new product will slash the amount... (Continue reading)
Chevy Volt: No $5K rebate, carpool-lane access for CA buyers
Written on 28 Jul, 2010 at 18:59 in VentureBeat | viewed times | 0 Comments
Now we know: The first two plug-in cars from major manufacturers will go head-to-head on warranties and lease prices: $350 a month for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, $349 for the 2011 Nissan Leaf . Now the choice shifts to... (Continue reading)
China now the world’s top energy consumer (but the U.S. has become more energy efficient)
Written on 20 Jul, 2010 at 18:47 in CrunchGear | viewed times | 0 Comments
Flickr’d Is there a green movement in China? Maybe there ought to be, considering the numbers that have just come out. China is now the planet’s number one consumer of energy , overtaking the U.S. ... (Continue reading)