Eco-friendly mobility solutions offered in Milan

ElectriCity initiative available in Rome   Milano is taking a leading role towards a low carbon society. Hertz, one of the world’s largest general use car rental brand, has launched an ElectriCity initiative in Milan to provide Nissan LEAF electric vehicles for rent by the hour or day. The Nissan LEAFs can be rented from … Read more

Top trends that will impact the spa and wellness industry

SpaFinder Wellness Previews Top 10 Spa and Wellness Trends for 2013   SpaFinder Wellness discovery engine revealed a preview of its 10th annual Trends Report, which forecasts top trends that will impact the spa and wellness industry. The in-depth report on 10th annual forecast will be released January 15. The forecast is based on ongoing … Read more

Protect the world’s oceans and give a gift that means something

Adopt an Octopus this Holiday Season Many of the world’s most iconic creatures rely on the ocean for their habitat and food – but our oceans are in trouble, and we need your help to save them. Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation, announced the official launch of its seventh annual … Read more

Zero Energy America – a benchmark of sustainable “green” building

Zero Energy America: The “net-zero energy” concept brought to life ZERO Energy America (ZEA) is a project aiming to construct four homes with net zero grid energy. The homes were constructed using the latest in green and energy-efficient products. The just-completed first phase of the Zero Energy America project in Tampa Bay is considered a benchmark of environmental stewardship … Read more

A preview of future mobility at the Audi museum mobile

Future engines, future energies and urban future The new sources of energy for sustainable future mobility are the focus of the new exhibition “Audi future lab: mobility” which runs from December 6, 2012 to March 17, 2013 at the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt. The Audi future engines exhibit area showcases drive technologies under development … Read more

2013 World Solar Challenge: 4 days in the CUER solar car with the power of a hair dryer

CUER’s sun-powered car for the 2013 World Solar Challenge   Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) is  a 60 student organisation that design, build and race solar powered vehicles, aiming to win the World Solar Challenge 2013 in Australia, the world’s foremost solar endurance race. Since its founding in 2007, CUER have been the UK’s number … Read more