Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Buffalo, NY, United States (AHN) – Buffalo became the second city in the nation on Tuesday to ban a method of natural gas drilling called fracking. The federal government the same day began its probe of how the drilling method affects drinking water. The Buffalo city council voted unanimously [...]
AHN News Staff Rome, Italy (AHN) – To spread awareness on global warming, healthy lifestyle through environment-friendly methods and to curb gas emissions, Italy on Sunday celebrated its first Car-Free Day of the year in Milan, Turin and several other cities. Only electric cars and bicycles were allowed to circulate the entire day. The Car-Free [...]
BAY CITY, MI – The Bay City Commission approved a new policy Jan. 24 aimed at stopping city employees from wasting fuel. View full post on Automobile Stories
CHULA VISTA, CA – Using federal stimulus funds, the City of Chula Vista installed a 12,000-gallon biodiesel tank at its Public Works Corp Yard, used to fuel the City’s 125 heavy-duty fleet vehicles that include fire engines, dump trucks, and excavators. View full post on Automobile Stories
Use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, as well as fuel reduction strategies and a Green Fleet coordinator, are some reasons the City of Seattle was recognized as the No. 1 Government Green Fleet in North America. View full post on Automobile Stories
The Media Line Staff Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (TML) – It’s called the “Original” and marks the first time Saudi Arabia has launched a domestically designed and manufactured automobile sedan. The four-passenger Aseela was revealed in Riyadh at the International Exhibition for Motor Vehicles this week. The Aseela was designed by King Abdul Aziz City for [...]
RALEIGH, NC – The City of Raleigh was awarded a $125,000 grant to install 25-30 public charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles, accepted by City council in mid-November. In addition, Eaton Corporation has donated to the City three high-speed electric vehicle charging stations that can recharge a vehicle in just four to six hours. View [...]
When driving in the beautiful City of Cincinnati, Ohio it is important to recall that there are certain safety factors that must be taken into consideration even before you leave the house. One of those considerations is to do a quick check to make certain that your auto insurance in Cincinnati is valid and in [...]
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – A City of Scottsdale audit of fleet management rates recommends ensuring consistent vehicle replacement and maintenance and operations rates; developing specific financial policies for the Fleet Management Fund; and obtaining savings through reduction of underutilized, loaner, and take-home vehicles. View full post on Automobile Stories
SAN JOSE, CA – The California Energy Commission approved a grant to the City of San Jose to build and demo a new system that turns trash into natural gas that can be used as a transportation fuel. View full post on Automobile Stories
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