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Climate Change Hoax: A supposed press release from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce claimed that the Chamber was reversing its controversial opinion on climate change. Oh wait, don’t be ridiculous, that was just the Yes Men — WSJ Environmental Capital Blog . Green Phone Stats: ABI Research put out this research note last week that says only 7 percent of consumers would pay a premium for an environment handset, while 40 percent would choose a “green handset” if it was the same price and qualit

Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, look here for impressive fuel-effciency numbers

FoMoCo’s CEO Alan Mulally is calling consumers and thanking them for purchasing it over the Toyota Prius; it gets better fuel-economy than the Toyota Camry Hybrid; it is the most fuel-efficient mid-size hybrid sedan in America; It is the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, a fuel-efficient mid-size sedan that Detroit can claim with pride. The ‘10 Fusion Hybrid gets an EPA estimated 41 mpg in-town, has a driving range of 700 miles on a single tank of gas, and goes as fast as 47 mph in electric mode; but t

FedEx and UPS Battling For Green Rankings

FedEx and UPS are both major package carriers/shippers, and this time around they are not just battling for business share and growth, but also to beat the other in sustainability targets. Going green also makes business sense as a number of consumers and clients choose to go with the service offering a lower carbon footprint. To that end, both are vehemently trying to reduce their carbon footprint, and setting new goals like the 20% reduction of carbon both of them have promised to achieve

Ford to build fourth plant in China to produce next-generation Focus

After unveiling the Ford Figo in India, FoMoCo CEO Alan Mulally headed to China to announce that the company is building a fourth plant in the country that will produce the next-generation Ford Focus for the consumers there. The $490 million investment in Chongqing is the third joint venture between Ford and Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) and is scheduled for completion in 2012. The new plant will have an initial capacity of 150,000 units per year, increasing annual capacity at CFMA

Hybrid Cars vs. Plug-in Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars are on everyone’s lips these days. $20, $30, $40 or even $50 for a tank of fuel? Who really wants to pay that sort of money? But, frustrated, the gas consumer sighs, but pays up. However, hybrid vehicles are being richly applauded for the small amount of fuel they need to operate, and they are flying off the forecourts of car dealerships each and everyday in ever increasing numbers. But what about a plug-in hybrid? Most consumers have heard that these cars are fantastic as well. T

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