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Bicycle Parking Maps

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Everyone knows that the greenest vehicle  you can buy is a bicycle, but two pronounced issues with transportation bicycling in Northeast Ohio are (1) a lack of a unified network of bicycle paths and lanes to faciliate bicycle commuting and (2) a lack of secure facilities to park and lock your bicycle.  Read more »

2010 Toyota Prius 1000 mile drive - review

The 2010 Toyota Prius represents the 3rd generation of this 4-door 5-passenger hatchback introduced in 2001.  The Prius was the second mass produced hybrid-electric vehicle to be sold in the USA, with the first being the 2-passenger Honda Insight in 2000. Read more »

Hydraulic Hybrid - How It Works animation

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ATRI: Results from Mobile Idle Reduction Technology Demonstrations

"With the deployment of the selected idle reduction technologies (APU's, battery powered/thermal storage air conditioning), main engine idling comprised from 5 to 22 percent of total engine operating time, representing a reduction in idling of 42 to 78 percent from baseline conditions...." Read more »

More Cyclists on the road = safer conditions

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This graph, from the Atlantic Magazine, shows that as the number of cyclists on the road increases (the example given is NYC), the number of accidents with automobiles decreases. Read more »

Idle Reduction Gains Steam

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In the month of June, 3 cities in Cuyahoga County passed Idle Reduction Ordinances (laws) that limit unnecessary engine idling from both light- and heavy-duty vehicles.  Our collaborative campaign (EDC, NOACA, CCACC, OEC) to reduce  emissions and concurrently save citizens & cities money, is beginning to gain steam!! Read more »

FAQ-National Clean Diesel Funding

(FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions: Recovery Act Funding for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program Read more »

Idle Reduction Ordinance in the Plain Dealer

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Ford to Sell All Electric Van in 2010

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Ford 2010 North American battery electric van Read more »

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