British Ambulances Get Solar Power
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service in England was granted about $260,000 to equip 175 of its ambulances with rooftop solar panels to reduce engine idling.
Read more
idling
Video: Prius Owner Verbally Assaults Idling Diesel Truck Driver
Some days, I can’t help but shake my head at the tactics the green movement will resort to to get people to change their energy consumption habits. More often than not, these tactics seem to backfire, and the message gets lost in angry rhetoric that devolves into “Them vs. Us.” This video of a Prius driver accosting a diesel truck driver for idling in a parking lot is a perfect example of how not to engage in an intellectual discussion about idling and fuel consumption.
Read moreTruckers Want DOT To Regulate Their Industry, Not EPA
The trucking industry has undoubtedly been hit hard by the recession. First, high fuel prices gobbled up their profits in
Read moreBy 2015 Mazda Cars Will No Longer Idle
I’ve brought up the subject of idling cars a few times before on this blog. Ford says letting your car
Read moreIdling Your Car Could Cost You Money In The UK
Idling is bad for the environment and bad for your wallet. You’re sitting in place, burning fuel, without going anywhere.
Read more