Recaptured Energy Technologies Can Maximize Vehicle Assets, Stimulus Dollars

"If a federal agency proposes a project that will waste that money, I will not hesitate to call them out on it and put a stop to it. And I want everybody here to be on notice that if a local government does the same, I will call them out on it and use the full power of my office and our administration to stop it."

President Barack Obama in a speech to the U.S. Conference of Mayors - Feb. 21, 2009

CHICAGO, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- While it's easy to buy new energy-efficient buses or new hybrid police cars in an effort to become "green," without vehicle and route analysis, a large investment in new vehicles may not result in anticipated fuel economy and cost savings. Recaptured Energy Technologies can supply municipalities with real world data to develop a long-term plan that best manages vehicle assets and maximizes stimulus dollars.

"Municipalities throughout the country will receive millions of stimulus dollars to become more energy efficient," said Sam Jones, president of Recaptured Energy Technologies. "Many believe that simply means buying new vehicles. However, to maximize budgets and achieve peak fuel economy, a thorough analysis of current and potential fleet assets is the only way to ensure a real, long-term reduction in energy consumption. Recaptured Energy Technologies can supply the comprehensive data and analysis to best determine how to spend stimulus money wisely and efficiently."

The route specific information supplied by Recaptured Energy Technologies is key in determining which hybrid technology will provide the best energy optimization, and includes the analysis of existing internal combustion engine assets and hybrid technologies. Due to the varying impacts of drive cycle, vehicle weight and driver input on the results, one technology does not fit all.

"Obviously this is a challenging time for every municipality and government agency," continued Jones. "Receiving the stimulus money is just the first step. Conducting a thorough vehicle asset analysis and having a comprehensive, executable plan in place are the best ways to conserve energy and maximize return on investment."

About Recaptured Energy Technologies

Headquartered in Chicago, Recaptured Energy Technologies (RET) is a leader in providing energy solutions for fleet, commercial and transit vehicles. RET helps government agencies, fleet managers and corporations improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and lower vehicle maintenance costs through energy optimization. For more information, call 312-214-7266 or visit www.recapenergy.com.


SOURCE Recaptured Energy Technologies

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Shoppers Are Defying the Financial Crisis and Buying Green Products

Jan 20, 2009 00:01 ET


Retailers Perceived to Have "Green" Agendas Are Poised to Benefit From Consumers Choosing to Purchase Environmentally Friendly Products During the Downturn

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - January 20, 2009) - Consumers are becoming more green-conscious as the global economic crisis worsens, according to a report published today by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

In a survey of 9,000 consumers in North America, Europe, China, and Japan, BCG found that more shoppers systematically purchased green products in 2008 than in 2007. Some 34 percent of Europeans (up 2 percent from 2007) said they would continue to systematically look for and purchase green products. In a complementary survey of 1,040 consumers carried out in the United States this month, some 32 percent said they still systematically look for or often purchase green products.

These findings -- published in "Capturing the Green Advantage for Consumer Companies" -- reflect consumers' growing alarm about the state of the environment and suggest that they have not abandoned their principles as their financial woes have increased. This will be reassuring to companies that have invested heavily in green products, which is a business now worth billions globally.

"Will consumers continue to care about green issues now that the economy has taken a nosedive? The answer, judging from our research, is a resounding yes," said Catherine Roche, coauthor of the report and a partner in BCG's Düsseldorf office.

In Italy, 20 percent of consumers -- the highest proportion of the nine countries surveyed -- reported that they shop for green products in a systematic way. This reflects the fact that Italian consumers -- along with those in France -- are the most concerned about the environment: 76 percent agreed with the statement that "our environment is in a very bad state." In Spain, where 63 percent expressed concern for the environment, 17 percent said they shop systematically for green products.

In the United States, 16 percent of consumers -- or one in six -- were systematic shoppers for green products in 2008. Some 61 percent said the environment is in a very bad state.

In the United Kingdom, where (out of the five European countries surveyed) the lowest proportion of consumers -- 58 percent -- expressed concern for the environment, only 15 percent said they shop systematically for green products. In Japan, where a mere 52 percent think the environment is in a very bad state, just 11 percent of consumers are active green shoppers.

But while consumers are increasingly committed green shoppers, they are not altogether disregarding their financial concerns. Joe Manget, coauthor of the report and a senior partner in BCG's Toronto office, said, "The most popular green behavior is also budget friendly."

More than 75 percent of respondents said they turn off their home electronics when they are not using them. Other top-ten actions include using low-energy light bulbs (72 percent), using energy-efficient appliances (62 percent), and purchasing locally produced products (slightly more than half). By contrast, the least attractive green actions are those that are most costly: only 7 percent own a hybrid car, just over 13 percent put money into an environmentally friendly investment fund, and only about 16 percent do not own a car.

This is not to say that consumers are resistant to a "green premium," Mr. Manget said. "Although some consumers, particularly in China, are unwilling to pay a premium for green products, one-third of consumers across all the other countries we surveyed said they would pay between 5 and 10 percent more for green products -- so long as they were convinced that the products offered direct benefits."

BCG's Global Green Consumer Survey questioned approximately 9,000 adults, aged 18 to 65, in nine countries through online questionnaires sent to respondents in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States and -- in order to get a sense of the opinions of consumers in emerging markets -- through face-to-face interviews in seven major cities in China. The survey, carried out in July 2008, explored consumers' awareness of environmental issues, their behavior when shopping for green products, their willingness to pay a premium for green products in more than 50 categories, and their perceptions of green retailers and brands. BCG also interviewed executives at 20 leading consumer companies about their green strategies and experiences.

Source: The Boston Consulting Group

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For the First Time, Company is Offering Eco Friendly Oil and Transmission Products that Increase Vehicle Longevity to the Public

Engine and transmission repairs are costly. Now, a new technology adds miles and years to your car's engine and transmission.

Dallas (Vocus/PRWEB ) January 14, 2009 -- RXP Oil Boost and RXP Trans has just made their way to the marketplace, thanks to EcoRadiant Technology. The products are used by those who want to get better performance and increased longevity out of their vehicles. In addition, they are eco friendly products.

EcoRadiant Technology (www.ecoradianttechnology.com) has just announced it is offering RXP Oil and RXP Trans to their customers. The two products are both bringing excitement to drivers that are looking to get more out of their vehicles. The products help vehicles hold up over time by helping combat normal wear and tear and keeping the vehicle in good running shape.

Both products work to keep vehicles out of the repair shop. They are able to combat the normal problems vehicles have, thus saving a great deal in repair bills.

RXP Oil Boost has been used in by major oil companies for years to prevent equipment failure. Now, for the first time, it is available to the consumer. This product has many features, including a decrease in the wear in the engine, and also an increase in acceleration.

Those who use the product also report it makes vehicles easier to start in cold weather. Those who have a vehicle that does not start well when it is cold out can benefit from RXP Oil Boost.

Another exciting aspect of RXP Oil Boost is it improves the gas mileage of the vehicle. This is very exciting for drivers as they fight against another expected rise in gas prices. The best gas mileage occurs when this product is combined with RXP Generation II. RXP Generation II is another product that is available by EcoRadiant Technology (www.ecoradianttechnology.com).

RXP Trans also has a lot of features that have caused excitement. Transmission repair on automatic transmissions can be costly, and most drivers want to avoid it at all costs. RXP Trans helps the vehicle's transmission stay in good shape, thus resulting in fewer repairs. In addition, it helps the transmission run cooler.

People who use the product find they can get much more use out of their transmissions. They do not have to replace their transmissions when they normally would, and they also do not have to get them repaired as often as normal. Because of that, consumers are able to save a great deal of money.

Both products were made with the environment in mind. EcoRadiant Technology only works with green products. The products in their inventory have all been selected because of their eco friendly qualities.

Those interested in learning more about the products or making a purchase can visit them online at www.ecoradianttechnology.com.

EcoRadiant Technology has a strong focus on green products and technology. They provide products for vehicles, homes and plants, and also provide products such as shampoo. They focus on natural, environmentally friendly products. They have an extensive list of eco friendly products available for sale on their website and through distributors.

For additional information on EcoRadiant Technology
www.ecoradianttechnology.com

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Discovery Green DVD & Book

GOING GREEN? See what's at stake for your Family and the World with this revealing DVD and Book from Discovery Channel.


Green: The New Red, White and Blue
One of Discovery's most popular DVDs! Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author Thomas L. Friedman reporting. Watch Friedman find solutions to global warming and learn why it makes good sense to go green!

Earth Book: Our Changing Planet
The newest book from Discovery! Loaded with vivid satellite photographs, colorful maps and detailed illustrations; Earth Book brings to life a wide range of critical issues from human pressure on the environment to the growth of renewable energy sources.

Get the DVD plus the Book at one bargain price!
The DVD and book sell separately for $37.00. ORDER NOW and Receive BOTH for only $24.95 plus FREE SHIPPING!

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Bring your own plastic bag

I have been in Shanghai since Nov 16, 2008. What I noticed just recently is that whenever you shop, the store will charge you for plastic bag you use. The price is around RMB 0.30-0.50.

Just now, I went to bakery store, the cashier asked me (although I did't understand the language, but she pointed at plastic bag) if I need a bag.

Yesterday, when I went to Super Brand Mall downtown Shanghai, I saw many people carried their own plastic bag. When I shopped at Watson, they charged me RMB 0.50.

Next time, I better carry my plastic bag. Save the environment, save money too, hahaha....

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ElectriCar.com Launches Largest Global Online Network of Hybrid Limousines; Partners with CarbonFund.org to Off-Set Emissions

ElectriCar.com Funds Development of Patent-Pending Technology For Electric Car Remote Power Transmission

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ElectriCar.com, an online provider of environmentally-friendly transportation alternatives, today announced the launch of the largest global online network of chauffeur-driven hybrid vehicles. ElectriCar.com, a service of LimoRes.net, the leader in online transportation services, provides a global one-stop solution at www.ElectriCar.com for customers seeking green alternatives for transportation needs. In addition, ElectriCar.com also announced that it has partnered with CarbonFund.org, to which ElectriCar.com will contribute a percentage of each hybrid car service reservation for planting trees and aiding in the global offsetting of carbon emission.


ElectriCar.com is also funding the development of a patent-pending technology for remote power transmission to enable electric cars to travel more than the current industry limit of 40 miles on a single charge. The company will devote 5% of total revenue towards this research and development effort.

ElectriCar.com launches with more than 200 global affiliates, which will offer the largest network of hybrids and electrical cars.

“There is a global migration toward environmentally-friendly transportation and the use of hybrids is the first step in that direction. We are committed to providing customers with current and future generations of electrical cars worldwide,” said Alex Mashinsky, founder of ElectriCar.com. “Now that we have created a critical mass of green affiliates, we made it easy for anyone to find and price hybrid transportation services by applying our market-leading online aggregation and dispatch platform to the procurement of environmentally-friendly transportation alternatives.”

Visitors to ElectriCar.com can rent hybrids by model and car type, most of which are late-model luxury electrical hybrid cars equipped with Wi-Fi, XM Satellite Radio, and reading lights.

“As hybrids and electric cars become more available, the infrastructure for renting smart alternative vehicles online will become embedded in the overall marketing of green solutions,” said Michael Murphy, automotive industry researcher. “The ElectriCar.com portal is part of this movement, which is rapidly becoming part of mainstream purchases.”

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Ruff Wear's New Eco-Sensitive Dog Gear is the Perfect Holiday Stocking Stuffer

Ruff Wear, the leading producer of high performance dog gear, offers a wide variety of eco-sensitive gifts and stocking stuffers for the holiday season. Finding a gift for our four-legged friends that is both practical and personal can be a challenge. Ruff Wear's new green line features recycled and renewable materials and they include everything our canine companions need for holiday fun.

"At Ruff Wear we are constantly inspired to find ways to improve our 'green' efforts. Whether by using recycled materials in our products or sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in our workplace, Ruff Wear is committed to finding new ways to minimize our impact on the environment. Our new line of eco-friendly products comes just in time for green holiday gift-giving"

Bend, Ore. (PRWEB) October 8, 2008 -- Ruff Wear, the leading producer of high performance dog gear, offers a wide variety of eco-sensitive gifts and stocking stuffers for the holiday season. Finding a gift for our four-legged friends that is both practical and personal can be a challenge. Ruff Wear's new green line features recycled and renewable materials and they include everything our canine companions need for holiday fun. More information about the new eco-sensitive line can be found here: RuffWear.com.

Today, dogs are considered members of the family and owners are increasingly bestowing gifts upon their canine companions. The American Pet Products Association, or APPA, estimates that Americans will spend $43.4 billion on their four-legged companions this year alone with 54 percent of dog owners purchasing holiday gifts for their dogs. With the growth of the green movement, consumers are bringing the broader value of green living to society and the world around them. Ruff Wear's green dog gear line helps minimize the impact on the environment and provides new options for eco-sensitive gifts this holiday season.

Whether you're last minute holiday shopping or looking for budget-friendly gifts - dogs on the go will enjoy the benefits of an eco-sensitive bed, toy, or bowl. And Ruff Wear's new green line provides a wide variety of eco-sensitive gear, from the TurnUp interactive dog toy, made of natural rubber from sustainable rubber tree plantations, to the Trail Runner collapsible bowl featuring recycled fabric and webbing. These eco-sensitive products were recently re-designed to incorporate sustainable materials and are available now at specialty retailers and at www.ruffwear.com.

"At Ruff Wear we are constantly inspired to find ways to improve our 'green' efforts. Whether by using recycled materials in our products or sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in our workplace, Ruff Wear is committed to finding new ways to minimize our impact on the environment. Our new line of eco-friendly products comes just in time for green holiday gift-giving," said Patrick Kruse, Ruff Wear's founder.

Ruff Wear's Holiday Guide - Give Dogs the Gift of Green this Holiday Season:
Below are gift ideas for your dog or a friend's dog. Some of Ruff Wear's gear requires accurate sizing so company experts recommend the following gift ideas and stocking stuffers. These specific items listed below do not have any sizing requirements.

Gifts for your own four-legged companion - Don't underestimate the benefits of eco-friendly stocking stuffers!
Activity: Whether in the car, at home, or on a camping trip, dogs deserve the comfort of the eco-sensitive Mt. Bachelor Pad. This portable and cozy dog bed features a recycled polyester fleece sleeping surface and PVC-free, recycled waterproof shell.
Ruff Wear Solution: The Mt. Bachelor Pad is a comfortable place for your dog to snooze.
MSRP is (M) $ 59.95 (L) $74.95

Activity: Coming home from work after a long day and looking for an interactive toy to engage your four-legged friend? The TurnUp is almost round and it bounces all around - left, right, up, and down.
Ruff Wear Solution: The re-designed TurnUp is made from natural latex rubber, a renewable and sustainable source - about the size of a tennis ball it's the perfect stocking stuffer.
MSRP is $9.95.

Giving a gift to a friend - gifts that are both practical and thoughtful while leaving less of an impact on the environment!
Activity: Your friend's dog is a fetching machine and you want to support the habit.
Ruff Wear Solution: The Gourdo is perfect for exercising and fun. The obsidian black Gourdo is made from 30% maximum reclaimed-rubber content, meaning rubber scraps are reblended to make more Gourdos!
MSRP is (S) $9.95; (L) $11.95.

Activity: Going mobile is your friend's mission. Friend and canine need a portable, waterproof bowl for when they're on the go.
Ruff Wear Solution: Ruff Wear collapsible bowls are made from a long-lasting and environmentally sensitive recycled polyester outer shell.

MSRPs Below:
Trail Runner - MSRP: $9.95
Go Between - MSRP: $14.95
Go Between Cinch Top - MSRP: $14.95
Quencher - MSRP: $19.95
Quencher Cinch Top - MSRP: $19.95

About Ruff Wear:
Ruff Wear's mission is to enhance the interactive bond between canines and their human guardians. Ruff Wear encourages an active lifestyle for everyone with a four-legged friend - stay fit, healthy and happy - whether it's 15 minutes of playtime, a day hike or multiday backcountry camping trips. Our gear For Dogs On the Go® combines performance, quality, fit, function and safety to meet the needs of active and adventurous canines and their companions. Based in Bend, Oregon, Ruff Wear sells their line through specialty pet and outdoor retailers as well as through www.ruffwear.com.

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"Going Green" from the Comfort of Your Own Home: Environmental Waste Solutions Offers Work-From-Home Opportunities for the Eco-Minded"

Environmental Waste Solutions (EWS) is offering a work-from-home business opportunity that makes "going green" that much greener for those seeking to work for themselves

Baton Rouge, LA (PRWEB) October 13, 2008 -- Environmental Waste Solutions (EWS) is offering a work-from-home business opportunity that makes "going green" that much greener for those seeking to work for themselves--from managing a business that protects the environment to earning a six-figure income that will secure a financial future. Eco-home based business opportunities such as that offered by EWS is a business that has proven to sustain itself through recessions and has continued to expand its affiliate base because of the growing need for more efficient waste management solutions.

EWS Affiliates around the country have benefited from this lucrative green business opportunity for the past 15 years, and the company is continuing to add new eco-minded people to their roster every quarter. "Living an environmentally-conscious lifestyle has become a new way in which our society now lives, from personal recycling to efficient corporate waste management. This presents many viable opportunities for our Affiliates to assist people with their trash removal needs," states Darwyn Williams, President and Founder "And when you consider that many people enjoy the benefits of working from home, making their own schedules, and having control over the growth of their own business, then the work-from-home business opportunity that we have been offering the eco-minded individual is a great option.

The EWS business model is simple, and the potential to succeed is guaranteed to those who are willing to recognize the lucrative home business opportunity that it offers. For 15 years, EWS affiliates are thriving financially while working from the comforts of their own home. There is no need for employees, and overhead costs are at a minimum, as all most affiliates require is a phone, computer, and a car. "With our work-from-home waste management consulting business, Affiliates can realize tremendous growth in a relatively short period of time," adds Williams. To start this home-based green business all that is required is a one-time initial investment and a short training period, further there are no royalties required, as there are with many other work from home opportunities.

EWS is now accepting inquiries from those eco-minded individuals who are interested in learning more about this green work from home opportunity. The corporate office can be reached at www.environmental-waste.com

ABOUT EWS

Established in 1994 by President and Founder, Darwyn Williams, Environmental Waste Solutions has had the opportunity to save millions of dollars for companies from coast to coast. EWS affiliates are trained to scrutinize the approach that companies take to waste and recycling, saving them money and earning EWS commissions on savings. We are proud to have established our company as one that can be depended on to offer clients a Win-Win approach to waste management--a concept that will come as a breath of fresh air to virtually every company in every industry.

Although Environmental Waste Solutions is headquartered in Baton Rouge and Florida, our affiliates are located across the United States and Canada--taking full advantage of the increasing demand for efficient waste management in virtually every market.

Environmental Waste Solutions is a member of the Solid Waste Association of America, the National Recycling Coalition, the National Business Opportunity Bureau and the Better Business Bureau.

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