Going green is everywhere these days. I am certainly trying to do my part by using reusable shopping bags, recycling, riding my bike to work, and unplugging all of my appliances when they are not in use. That said, going green has meant making big changes in my lifestyle and learning how to live without [...]
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Aptera Electric Car Reviewed and Test Driven by Jay Leno
May 22nd, 2009 
Justin Manger 2nd Green Revolution recently wrote a post on the wildly eye-catching and super aerodynamic Aptera electric car. We also have an article on Jay Leno’s review of the Ford Fusion hybrid. Put them together and what do you get? Jay Leno reviewing the Aptera 2e on his website, Jay Leno’s Garage. Paul Wilbur, Aptera’s President, [...]
Posted in Energy Efficiency, Green Products, Justin Manger, Transportation 
Tags: Electric Vehicles, Green Technology 
2 Comments »Google Chooses Eight Utilities to Begin Rolling Out “PowerMeter” Home Energy Software
May 20th, 2009 Justin Manger Google.org announced today that it has partnered with six U.S. utilities as well as one Canadian and one Indian company to begin a large scale roll out of their energy information software. All the chosen companies have installed or are installing smart meters in their customers’ homes. Getting their data from the meters, Google’s software [...]
The Importance of Free Trade in Green Technologies
May 20th, 2009 Justin Manger With enormous interest in the plentiful business opportunities related to tackling climate change, developing green technology, and instituting cap-and-trade, it is a surprising to learn of serious trade protectionism in these areas around the world. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in its report outlining international engagement recommendations for the U.S., “countries around the [...]
Green Design Top 100 Published by Time Magazine
May 17th, 2009 Justin Manger Looking for a more eco-friendly cell phone? Samsung will release its Blue Earth solar-powered cell phone made from recycled plastic water bottles later this year. This is just one of the trend-setting and interesting products showcased on Time’s 100 Top Green Design list. Need some furniture for your apartment? Ikea says it uses wood from [...]
U.S. – Japan Clean Technology Cooperation
May 14th, 2009 Justin Manger 2nd Green Revolution has written about the potential positive impacts of strong U.S. – Japan cooperation on clean energy technology. It is therefore exciting to see the two governments now taking steps toward further exchange and teamwork in that sector. On May 4th, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Minister Toshihiro Nikai and US [...]
Futuristic Aptera 2e “Car” Turns Heads
May 13th, 2009 Justin Manger Looking like a cross between something George Jetson might drive and a three legged helmet on wheels, the ultra-sleek and aerodynamic Aptera 2e most definitely stands out. Scheduled to debut this fall, the electric vehicle has a carbon composite construction that offers both a light overall weight as well as impressive structural integrity. In fact, [...]
Vestas Helps Colorado Become Hub for New Energy Economy
May 6th, 2009 Justin Manger Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has decided to build what will be the largest wind-tower manufacturing facility in the world later this year in Pueblo, CO. When fully operational, the plant will produce 900 towers per year. Located 120 miles south of Denver, the Pueblo plant will join a blade-manufacturing facility in Windsor and another [...]
Jay Leno Reviews and Test Drives the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
May 5th, 2009 Justin Manger Late night comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno likes muscle cars and often features them on his website, Jay’s Garage. His newest car review, however, is the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The Fusion is a fairly normal looking car at a reasonable price for a hybrid of around $27,000 but has some innovative green design [...]
Posted in Clean Technology, Green Products, Justin Manger, Transportation Tags: Cars, Electric Vehicles, Hybrids, Test Drive No Comments »Green Festivals Across the Country
April 28th, 2009 Eric Wilson Green Festivals, a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, will be holding its second festival of the year this weekend in Denver, Colorado. The festivals feature speakers, events, and exhibitors which include “everything from organic body care products and great-looking eco-fashion to Fair Trade gifts and healthy home and garden products made from [...]
