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Aged Tires: A Driving Hazard
The hidden dangers of "new" tires sold in this country without expiration dates, often sitting on shelves for years: aged treads loose their elasticity and dry out.
abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=4826897
Head-on train collision kills 12 in Los Angeles
So much for "going metro with the mayor" or "going green"... freight vs passenger trains really need to be on separate tracks ... cargo wins every time! still, fewer people dead than happens in car accidents every day.
my advice? don't sit in the first few cars on any train!
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080913/ap_on_re_us/train_c...
Gas Prices Fuel a Rise in Carpooling
Parents and commuters alike - carpooling is no longer just about company in the car and time saved.
www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID...
Patchouli Power! Lotus Goes Green with Eco Elise
New “Eco Elise,” concept based on the Elise S will hit 60 mph in less than 5.8 seconds yet treads lightly thanks to its use of sustainable materials and across-the-board cuts in the energy needed to build it.
blog.wired.com/cars/2008/07/lotus-eco-elise.html
Green beater: New Prius vs. used Corolla
Is it more energy-efficient to buy a gas-guzzling used car than a brand-new hybrid? Here you find an answer...
www.slate.com/id/2194989/