Posts Tagged ‘Fuel Costs’

Southwest Airlines launches a fuel-efficient Green Plane prototype

Monday, October 26th, 2009
The blue skies are turning green as more and more airlines are becoming environmentally responsible. Following the green footsteps of Avantiar, the Southwest Airlines is also making noise about its "Green Plane". Their prototype Boeing 737-700 promises to save more than 10 U.S. million dollars a year in fuel costs and reduce emissions. Moreover, the airline has also focused on eco-interiors with 100 percent recyclable, yet replaceable, carpet and lighter leather seats. Overall emphasis is on red

Southwest Testing ‘Green Plane’

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
If adopted, the new “green plane” undergoing tests by Southwest Airlines would save the company about $10 million a year in fuel costs, while reducing emissions. The airline also is kicking off a more robust onboard recycling program Nov. 1. The plane, which is a modified Boeing 737-700, features reduced weight, as well as environmentally friendly features, [...]

Effective Guidelines You Should Follow When Shopping For Fuel Efficient Cars

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Hybrid cars seem to be the answer to the irresistible increase in the cost of fuel costs therefore they’re recognized as the vehicle of tomorrow with its suitability to the fuel use of the present. With half-breed automobiles, you will be able to cut gas consumption by half so this means that you can effectively go sixty miles or more in only 1 gallon of gas. Naturally, this is a great profit for vehicle owners but even folks who do not have autos can profit. It can do this by emitting far lo

Transport Minister shuts door on reducing carbon

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
| Sourced From Scoop.co.nz |Transport Minister shuts the door on reducing emissions The Government has rejected one of the simplest and most effective ways of reducing New Zealand’s carbon emissions, the Green Party said today.“Stephen Joyce’s announcement that work will stop on fuel economy standards for vehicles coming into New Zealand condemns motorists to high fuel costs and rising emissions,” Jeanette Fitzsimons, Spokesperson on climate change and transport, said.“New Zealand’s vehicles are

Cross Country Automotive Services Offers ‘Green’ Fuel Card Program to Improve the Environment, Help Roadside Assistance Service Providers Manage Fuel Costs

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Cross Country Automotive Services Offers ‘Green’ Fuel Card Program to Improve the Environment, Help Roadside Assistance Service Providers Manage Fuel CostsMEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ — Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), the largest provider of driver and vehicle assistance services in North America, today announced a new program for the members of its roadside assistance service provider network that supports environmental efforts and helps providers better control their