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Chevrolet
www.chevrolet.com
In the Summer of 2007, Chevrolet launched its major informational campaign
"Chevy Fuel Solutions" to educate the public about the full range of technologies that Chevy is developing to improve fuel economy, reduce dependence on oil, and reduce environmental emissions.
Chevrolet believes hydrogen is the most effective long-term response to address the global climate issue in the motor vehicle industry. Fuel cell vehicles fueled by hydrogen are more than twice as energy efficient as internal combustion engines and produce zero emissions—only heat and water leave the tailpipe. With hydrogen produced from renewable sources of energy, fuel-cell vehicles are truly zero-emissions vehicles.
Chevrolet also believes that renewable biofuels, especially ethanol made from cellulose, will have a role in the mid- to long-term future in many regions, except Europe. Vehicles operating on biofuels have the potential to greatly reduce (though not entirely eliminate) greenhouse gas and other emissions. Furthermore, the vehicle technology is largely developed, and Chevrolet has produced and sold almost two million flexible fuel vehicles in North America that can operate on blends of gasoline and ethanol up to 85 percent ethanol (E85). In Brazil, GM produces vehicles that can operate on 100 percent ethanol.
Chevrolet envisions a period of transition from the internal combustion engine to the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and biofuels characterized by continuous improvements in conventional vehicle technologies (Gasoline Direct Injection, Active Fuel Management engines, variable valve timing, six speed transmissions, lightweight materials for mass reduction, and aerodynamics improvements), modern diesel technology, and the introduction of a variety of hybrid vehicles for consumer and commercial markets.
Volkswagen
www.vw.com
Volkswagen is working on many fronts to make its vehicles, and the fuels they run on,
more environmentally responsible. This inlcudes the VW's top ranked fuel-efficient
TDI diesel vehicles such as the New Beetle, Jetta and Rabbit.
These vehicles offer up to a 35 percent increase in fuel efficiency, a fact recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Diesel versions of the New Beetle and Golf are the highest fuel economy models in their respective vehicle classes, according to the EPA and DOE's 2006 Fuel Economy Guide. Additionally, the Volkswagen New Beetle, Golf and Jetta hold four of the top ten positions for best fuel economy, according to the EPA. Volkswagen diesels have also been approved for use of B5 biodiesel fuel.
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Volkswagen is facing up to the challenges of sustainable mobility.
- Sustainability:
Economic, ecological and social compatibility are the driving forces
behind our fuel and powertrain strategy.
- Diversification of feedstocks:
The aim is to safeguard future supplies by using several different
raw materials for fuel production.
- Use of existing infrastructure:
The market launch of new fuels only has a realistic chance of success if they
can make use of the existing supply infrastructure.
For clean fuels, Volkswagen is banking on synthetic fuel.
In practical terms that means choose fuels which help reduce local emissions of
nitrous oxides and soot particles, and lower greenhouse gases such as CO2.
The Volkswagen Fuel Strategy provides one answer to these challenges.
The strategy represents a roadmap to sustainable mobility; a roadmap which already applies
and can be taken forward step by step.
Bringing a variety of alternative fuels such as methanol, ethanol, natural gas
and hydrogen to market is not an economically viable option. That would call for too many
different new production technologies, distribution infrastructures
and engine designs. For biodiesel and bio-alcohols such as ethanol, blending with
conventional fuels in line with existing fuel standards offers a more productive approach.
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Ford Motor Co.
www.ford.com
Ford the US leader in
hybrid vehicles, and was the first company worldwide to offer a hybrid Sports Utility Vehicle, the Ford Hybrid Escape. One of the first Hybrid Escapes to reach the New England Market participated in the 2004 AltWheels MOT-to-MIT Caravan!
Hybrids are just one of many environmentally innovative vehicles that Ford is working on. Click
here to see descriptions of activities related to hydrogen-fueled vehicles, biofuels, and other activities.
Ford's environmental commitment encompasses a broad range of corporate activities. A full list of them is available
here. AltWheels greatly appreciates the support of Ford Motor, and all its other sponsors.
Toyota Motor Co. Inc. USA
www.toyota.com
Toyota is the world's leader in "parallel" hybrid vehicles with the Hybrid Synergy Drive.
"Full" or parallel hybrids can run off either or both the gasoline engine, or the battery-powered motor, to move the car along. Unlike many other hybrids, the hybrid synergy drive delivers owners of the Toyota
Prius,
Highlander, and now the Camry to achieve better city mileage than the highway gas mileage.
In past years, Adam Vogel of
Toyota of Weymouth showed AltWheels participants what's under the hood of the Toyota
Prius, as well as test drives.
This year Toyota Motor is sponsoring AltWheels, as well as select Toyota dealerships.
Westboro Toyota - The Hybrid Center of Massachusetts
www.westborotoyota.com
Westboro Toyota hosts only hybrid center in North America is located in your backyard. The Hybrid Center of Massachusetts at Westboro Toyota on Rte. 9 in Westborough, Mass., is dedicated exclusively to assist and inform prospective clients and the New England public about alternative, clean forms of transportation.
The mission of the Hybrid Center of Mass. is to promote fuel-efficient transportation in order to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and fight global warming. By working together, we can one day drive our cars and trucks as well as heat and cool our homes and businesses without using CO2-producing fuels.
For more information, visit www.HybridCenterMa.org or call 508-621-2217. Sign up for the Hybrid Center's monthly newsletter which contains news and information about advances in hybrid technology, reviews of hybrid vehicles, incentives for those interested in buying a hybrid vehicle, and more.
To hear Gilles Labelle, manager of the Hybrid Center of Mass., as a regular expert on the 13-episode, 30-minute "This New Car: Clean, Mean Driving Machines," visit www.WICN.org/programs/thisnewcar/schedule.htm. "This New Car" is a production of WICN/90.5 FM, the NPR affiliate serving Central New England.
At Westboro Toyota, the Tonelli family's no-pressure sales team understands the importance of finding the right vehicle to fit your needs and desires. We will work with you to ensure an effortless transaction and your complete satisfaction. From oil changes and tune-ups to major repairs, we will schedule an appointment at your convenience. Your complete satisfaction is our goal; we follow up with our customers after every service. Our inventory consists of an extensive assortment of parts. Should a part be out of stock or a special order needed, our quick turnaround will have your vehicle ready to go in no time., and much much more.
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Honda introduced the first Civic CVCC in 1974.
Today's 2006 Civic Hybrid gets 50 MPG (EPA).
American Honda
www.honda.com
Honda has the most fuel-efficient car fleet of all 10 major
vehicle manufacturers and was the first automaker in America
to introduce low-emission vehicles, hybrid vehicles and a
fuel cell car. Our environmental leadership is the result
of our independent investment in original technology. We will
continue this commitment to create cutting-edge technologies
that balance environmental responsibilities with our customers'
needs for performance and safety.
- The Union of Concerned Scientists named Honda as the 2004 Greenest Automaker
- The Accord Hybrid is the world's first V-6 powered hybrid and features Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology to deliver V-6 performance with 4-cylinder fuel efficiency.
- Honda's latest FCX fuel cell vehicle includes a new fuel cell stack developed by Honda that is capable of starting at temperatures as low as minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. The fuel cell stack is less expensive to produce because it is made of stamped metal plates and has 50 percent fewer parts than earlier versions. Fleets of FCXs are on the road today in California, New York and Nevada.
- For Model Year 2005, more than 75 percent of Honda and Acura vehicles meet or exceed tough new Tier 2 emission standards, requiring a 75 percent reduction in NOx emissions-a year ahead of EPA requirements.
- Named the cleanest internal-combustion vehicle on earth by the EPA, the Civic GX runs entirely on natural gas. Unlike other flex- or duel-fuel vehicles, which operate primarily on gasoline, the Honda Civic GX is run on alternative fuel and is virtually pollution-free.
Borders Books
www.visitborders.com
This year, Borders will be on Boston City Hall Plaza offering books covering a
wide range of transportation, energy, environmental and sustainability topics.
Borders embraces its role as a contributing member of the community and reaches out to
connect with people. Borders offers both knowledge and entertainment, but also a
commitment to act as a responsible neighbor and partner in the towns where we live,
work and do business.
Clean Energy
www.cleanenergyfuels.com
Clean Energy (Nasdaq: CLNE), North America's leader in clean transportation, has a broad client base in the refuse, transit, shuttle, taxi, trucking, airport and municipal fleet markets, with more than 14,000 vehicles fueling at strategic locations across the United States and Canada. We provide clean-burning CNG (compressed natural gas) and LNG (liquefied natural gas) to a host of companies and municipalities. Clean Energy also designs, builds, operates and maintains fueling stations, offering the latest in convenience, technology and safety.
Clean Energy provides turnkey solutions to help fleets access the benefits of natural gas. Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) perform the same as their conventional gasoline or diesel-powered counterparts, but they run on clean-burning, efficient natural gas. NGVs are virtually free of severe toxic and carcinogenic emissions. Switching fleets over to this eco-friendly fuel reduces tailpipe emissions by up to 95%, compared to petroleum-based products. Replacing just one diesel-powered refuse truck with a comparable model run on natural gas is the equivalent of taking 325 automobiles off the road.
Dennis K. Burke
www.burkeoil.com
For over 40 years, Dennis K. Burke, Inc. has been reliably delivering premium diesel fuel, motor oil and gasoline to fleets and industry throughout the Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island area.
While Detroit offers several variations of new Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) that average over 50 miles to the gallon, independent fuel marketers are introducing "Biodiesel," a healthier, renewable energy solution that seems to be meeting just about everyone's approval. The Burke Gas Station on Beacham Street in Chelsea is the first station in the state of Massachusetts to offer biodiesel products Ð Biodiesel B20 at the pump and Biodiesel B100 in drums and pails.
Biodiesel is a clean, diesel fuel substitute made from soybeans, canola, and recycled cooking oil from restaurants. It can be burned safely in any standard, unmodified diesel engine, either in pure form (B100) or in a 20% blend (B20) with 80% petroleum diesel. Most truck manufacturers recommend using B20 in their engines. Pure biodiesel is completely biodegradable, and poses minimal concerns to soil and water contamination. Biodiesel is also non-toxic to plants, animals and humans. On the performance side, biodiesel's higher cetane rating results in excellent engine performance and fuel economy. Biodiesel has outstanding lubricity characteristics. Blend ratios as low as 1% can provide up to 30% more lubricity over conventional diesel fuel. And a higher flash point means it's safer to handle.
As one of New England's largest suppliers of diesel fuel, gasoline and motor oil products, Dennis K. Burke is proud to be first in bringing biodiesel to Massachusetts.
KeySpan Energy Delivery
www.keyspanenergy.com
KeySpan Energy Delivery is the largest distributor of natural gas in the Northeast with 2.5 million gas customers in New England and New York State. The company also is the largest investor-owned electric generator in New York State and manages a dynamic portfolio of service companies throughout the Northeast. In New England, KeySpan has the most aggressive compressed natural gas (CNG) station construction plans for the region. KeySpan has headquarters in Boston, Brooklyn and Long Island.
On August 24th, the company voted to become a subidiary of National Grid USA, who earlier in the month was granted permission by state and federal regulators to go ahead with the merger.
Massport - The Massachusetts Port Authority
www.massport.com
Who is Massport?
- We are Logan International Airport,
New England's gateway to the world and the nation's 19th busiest airport.
- We are Hanscom Field,
the region's premier general aviation airport.
- We are Worcester Regional Airport,
an emerging gateway serving the growing needs of Central Massachusetts.
- We are the Tobin Memorial Bridge, and
Boston's major link to Points North and a vital artery for tens of thousands of workers who rely on the bridge for their daily commute.
- We are the Port of Boston.
whose hundreds of waterfront businesses and more than 9,000 workers, bring hundreds of thousands of cruise passengers
through Boston and
ship more than a million tons of cargo every year.
Massport facilities employ more than 20,000 people and generate more than $8 billion for the region's economy every year. By safely and securely moving passengers and goods, our airports, seaport and other world-class transportation facilities lay the foundation of individual freedom and economic prosperity for New England in today's global marketplace.
Logan International Airport has long served as a testing ground for a number of cutting edge alternative fuel programs and technologies. Massport began converting its Logan-based shuttle buses in 1995 and now all of Massport's fleet of 33 airport shuttle buses operate using CNG. Logan is also home to the region's largest CNG filling station. Massport has worked closely with environmental agencies and airport tenants to encourage airport companies to convert their Logan fleets to alternative fuels. In 2001, Massport was hailed as an "AFV Hero" at the Opening Plenary Session of the Annual Clean Cities Symposium in Philadelphia.
In July 2003, Massport's CNG Shuttle Bus Program was named the "Concept Most Likely to Reduce Emissions" at the First Annual ALT Wheels Festival. The CNG buses are an integral part of Massport's aggressive alternative fuel program and are used to transport passengers between Logan's terminals, the MBTA station and Water Shuttle Dock.
Over 100 vehicles of Massport's Logan-based fleet operate on CNG or electricity. In addition, Massport has developed an annual vehicle acquisition program and procures additional CNG and electric vehicles as opportunities arise.In August 2006, Massport's CNG fleet will surpass the ten millionth mile.
Beginning with the first AltWheels in 2003, Massport has graciously provided shuttle bus service to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and MBTA stops, using their buses powered with compressed natural gas (CNG). Thanks! Details on the full range of Massport environmental activities can be found
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NSTAR Electric and Gas
http://www.nstaronline.com
NSTAR is committed to environmental stewardship and compliance. We know our business and how it has the potential to impact the environment. Now that NSTAR has successfully divested its fossil and nuclear generating assets, we are focusing our environmental efforts on waste management, remediating spills from electrical equipment, and protecting wetlands, waterways and the species living there.
Beginning this January, NSTAR aims to provide residential and small commercial customers the opportunity to sign-up for NSTAR Green, empowering environmentally conscious customers to choose to have all or half of their electricity generated from green resources.
Women's Transportation Seminar
www.wtsinternational.org
Founded in 1977, WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. Boasting more than 4,000 members - both men and women - WTS is helping women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry. Through its professional activities, networking opportunities, and unparalleled access to industry and government leaders, WTS is turning the glass ceiling into a career portal.
We are what we do. And the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) does a great deal. To fulfill its mission of advancing both the transportation industry and the professional women who are a growing part of it, WTS gives its members all of the necessary tools such as professional development, leadership training, scholarships, access to other professionals and a job bank, just to name a few.
Zipcar
www.zipcar.com
Zipcar's Environmental and Community Impact. Zipcar's service has had a significant, positive impact on the environment and local communities. According to a recent member survey, drivers who use Zipcar as an alternative to owning a car ultimately spend less time behind the wheel and, in many cases, have surrendered ownership of their vehicles or have halted their purchasing decision.
Each Zipcar takes over 20 personally-owned vehicles off the road. Over 48,000 Zipcar members share nearly 800 vehicles in the Boston, New York, Washington DC, and San Francisco metropolitan areas. Recent surveys indicate that over 40% of members would have kept their vehicle, or would have purchased a primary or secondary vehicle, if Zipcar did not exist. To date, Zipcar estimates it has taken nearly 20,000 vehicles off the road.
This results in less congestion on the roadways and fewer greenhouse gas emissions and particulates. Older cars are replaced with new Zipcars that have more stringent pollution controls, while green space is preserved as fewer parking spaces are required to meet the needs of the same number of people.
Zipcar members are more likely to shop locally. On average, members state they save $436/month or $5,232/year using Zipcar - money that will likely be spent locally.
Zipcar members drove 5295 miles/year prior to joining Zipcar. The average Zipcar member currently drives only 369 miles/year. Having to walk a block or pay for a vehicle by the hour or day changes driving and personal behavior patterns. It also results in decreased fuel consumption and urban emissions. Each Zipcar member now consumes 219 less gallons of gasoline per year. Overall, it is estimated that Zipcar saved over 3 million gallons of gas, or 6.5 million gallons of crude oil from being consumed in 2004.
Members of Zipcar and car sharing programs report a 14% increase in public transit trips, a 10% increase in bicycling trips and a 26% increase in walking trips. Zipcar is part of the urban transportation mix. With Zipcar, members are more likely to take advantage of all methods of transportation. Zipcar members use cars only when they need to, and often walk or bike more, resulting in healthier residents.
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AVSG
www.avsglp.com
AVSG LP was formed in 1992 to develop the infrastructure required to support alternative fuels. They design, build, operate and maintain public access CNG fueling stations. As of May 2003, they operate nine stations across the Commonwealth and are planning to add three additional locations of CNG stations in the next twelve months. All stations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
City of Boston
CityView Trolleys
www.cityviewtrolleys.com
With over 25 years in the sightseeing business, CityView Trolleys is proud to be the only Boston trolley company locally owned and operated exclusively in Boston. Scheduled for arrival in Spring 2007, CityView Trolleys's silver trolleys will be running on compressed natural gas (CNG).
Davis Square Lofts
davissquarelofts.com
Davis Park is the creative loft community which occupies a former mill district
on the Somerville/Cambridge line. Once the home of both the M.W. Carr frame
factory and the Comfort Pillow loft company. The area now has been rehabilitated
to included roughly 50 live/work lofts, all sitting along the Minuteman Bike Path
and minutes to the Davis Square T station. The 30 newly constructed lofts along
Howard Street demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to natural design and
sustainable construction.
Davis Square Lofts is also developing Forbes Lofts in Chelsea.
Visit the Forbes Loft website at
forbeslofts.com.
GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services
www.gefleet.com
GE is committed to Low Carbon Transport; and is actively encouraging its Customers to help them reduce the CO2 output of their Fleets as well as investing in alternative technology such as Wind Farms and Clean Fuel Power Plants.
Current or future activities / projects / initiatives in which GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services is involved in to encourage low carbon transport.
GE Fleet Services have launched their Drive "Green & Safe" Product across Europe as part of the GE Ecomagination Project.Green & Safe helps reduce the Carbon Footprint of their Fleet Customers whilst also reducing overall Fuel Consumption through Driver Training/Awareness and promoting Low Carbon Transport.
Longwood Events
www.longwoodevents.com
NGV America - Natural Gas Vehicles of America
at AltWheels 2005
Nuvera Fuel Cells
www.ibew103.com
Nuvera was formed in 2000 through the merger of Epyx Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Arthur D. Little, Inc.) and De Nora Fuel Cells (a wholly owned subsidiary of Gruppo De Nora of Milan, Italy). The merger brought together 10 years of fuel processor technology from Epyx and 10 years of fuel cell stack technology from De Nora, as well as a wealth of knowledge, know-how, and expertise in chemical reactor design, electrochemistry, and system integration. In June 2006 Nuvera Fuel Cells broke ground on its new US Headquarters in Billerica.
Nuvera is recognized as a global leader in the development and advancement of multi-fuel-processing and fuel cell technology. Nuvera is committed to advancing the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell power modules for industrial vehicles and equipment and stationary applications by 2006, natural gas fuel cell power systems for cogeneration applications by 2007, and onboard gasoline fuel processors and fuel cell stacks for automotive applications by 2010.
Nuvera recently announced that its 5 kW PowerFlow™ fuel cell power module is available for purchase to customers with qualified applications. PowerFlow is the first in a series of fuel cell products—including power modules and complete stand-alone systems— for industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
At Nuvera, our fuel processing and fuel cell technologies continue to set the industry standard for ruggedness, simplicity, durability and performance. By working closely with our customers and partners and by understanding the market drivers, we are designing systems that meet the needs and requirements of equipment manufacturers and end users alike.
Penske Truck Leasing
www.penske.com
Staples
www.staples.com
Staples if proud to be a Green Sponsor of AltWheels. Staples takes it environmental
commitment seriously, with a number of programs including Environmentally Preferable Products,
Recycling Initiatives, and broader efforts on energy, climate and environmental education.
For descriptions of these programs click
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Environment is one of several Staples Corporate Responsiblity programs. To hear about what we are also doing in the areas of diversity, community, ethics and reporting, please visit the
Staples Soul web page.
Weston Nurseries of Hopkington
www.westonnurseries.com
Weston Nurseries, located on Route 135 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is central New England's premier resource for assisting clients in designing, creating, and enjoying outdoor living areas. Relying on environmentally sound practices, utilizing our people's strengths and farm resources, we produce quality plants and offer trees, shrubs, and perennials that produce the best results in this region. Weston Nurseries's vision is to improve its customers quality of life through horticulture and enhanced outdoor living spaces.
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Allandale Farm, Brookline MA
www.allandalefarm.com
Allandale Farm is Boston's last working farm. Located on the Boston/Brookline line near the Arnold Arboretum and the Faulkner Hospital, the farm specializes in sustainably grown fresh produce grown on our farm and marketed primarily through our own retail market. The farm also sells its fresh produce through Whole Foods markets in Brighton, MA and Cambridge, MA and through a local broker and a few restaurants.
Allandale's field crops are Certified Naturally Grown using organic methods. The farm specializes in hardy annual and perennial plants in the spring, cut flowers and vegetables in season, hardy 'mums, pumpkins, fresh native turkeys and Christmas trees as the seasons wind down.
Allandale Farm has tilled the same soils for more than 250 years. It has always been incumbent upon us to be good husbands of our natural resources and good neighbors. We use organic practices because we believe that they best serve the needs of our crop management system, provide the safest work environment for our employees and provide the highest quality product for our consumer at a fair price.
Azure CitiBus
Series Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus
Azure Dynamics
www.azuredynamics.com
Azure Dynamics Corporation is a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric commercial and military vehicles and systems. The Company estimates it has more than 25 million miles of vehicle experience. Azure Dynamics' operations are based in North America and Europe. Azure Dynamics customers have used our vehicles for mail delivery, parcel delivery, taxi services, beverage deliver, packaged goods deliver and utility vehicles and shuttle bus operations.
This year at the AltWheels Festival Azure will be displaying a series hybrid-electric 20-passenger, ADA-compliant shuttle bus, named the Azure CitiBus, Series Hybrid Electric Shuttle Bus—CitiBus 2006.
Azure is currently working internationally with various partners and customers, including Purolator Courier Ltd., Canada Post, United States Postal Service, Smith Electric Vehicles, Workhorse Custom Chassis, DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. and AM General LLC. Azure Dynamics Corporation is a public company trading on the TSX (TSX: AZD) in Canada and on the AIM (LSE: ADC) in the UK. For more company information please visit www.azuredynamics.com.
Bank of America
www.bankofamerica.com
Bank of America is committed to the environment. Damage to our environment threatens the long-term sustainability of our economy, our prosperity and our way of life. At Bank of America, our environmental policies are shaped by our conviction that the health of our company is dependent on the health of communities and our society. Understanding that every part of our business has a potential impact on our environment, we commit to integrating environmental policy into our company's operations at every level.
At the Bank of America strive to decrease our impact on the environment by:
- Exhibiting environmental sensitivity in our core business products and services
- Implementing programs to recycle, reduce consumption, emissions and eliminate waste
In 2005, Bank of America was named a
Corporate Climate Champion by
Clean-Air Cool-Planet.
Bank of America offers products and services that help customers and those in the communities where we do business find solutions to environmental issues. These include buying paper sourced from suppliers using sustainable forestry practices, designing more energy efficient offices and banks, as well as a pilot program reimbursing Bank of America associates who purchase hybird cars.
These are just several examples of how we engage our associates in ourenvironmental campaigns, and create networks which promote environmetnal awareness, behavior and leadership skills among our employees and customers.
Details on these programs are available
here.
Boston CleanAir Cabs
www.bphc.org/bphc/cleanaircabs.asp
Boston CleanAir Cabs is a partnership of government agencies, private businesses, and community members dedicated to reducing fuel costs, air pollution, and human health exposures resulting from the existing taxi fleet in Boston by championing the introduction and proliferation of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles.
CleanAir Cabs started in 2004 with the idea of a concerned citizen who challenged the Boston Public Health Commission and the City of Boston Environment Department to encourage cabs with less impact on public health and the environment. From there, the group of stakeholders involved has grown to include the city's Hackney Division, Massport/Logan Airport, Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources, U.S.DOE's Clean Cities, Keyspan, a local bank, and local cab companies.
For further information, please contact one of the following:
Citizens Bank
Cyprus Landscapes
www.cypresslandscapes.com
Established in 2003, Cypress Landscapes is a unique local business based in Cambridge, MA that provides high quality landscape consultation, design, installation, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties.
Cypress Landscapes' primary mission is to become an integral part of the local community and to be stewards of its ecology while making some money and having fun. Each season we establish a team that is attuned to the intricacies of your landscape and committed to providing the best possible environment to suit your needs.
Cypress Landscapes is constantly evolving as we learn more about sustainable technologies and acquire new knowledge about the plants that we deal with daily. Whether you are looking to simply maintain the beauty of a small urban landscape or design and install a larger suburban one, Cypress Landscapes has the know how and enthusiasm to make it happen.
Cummins
www.cumminsnortheast.com
Cummins Northeast is the exclusive distributor for Cummins diesel and alternate fuel engines, Cummins Power Generation, and Fleetguard Emission Solutions for New England and upstate New York. Cummins Northeast, a Massachusetts based distributor, serves most of New England including upstate New York with headquarters in Dedham, MA and locations in Williamsville, NY; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; Albany, NY; Springfield, MA; West Lebanon, NH; and Scarborough, ME.
Cummins has long been a pioneer in emission research and development, investing in critical technologies to achieve future emission standards while meeting the needs of the customer. More than half of the $2.4 billion spent by Cummins on research and development in the last 10 years has been invested in emission reduction technologies. Cummins global presence gives us access to global talents.
Part of the Cummins clean diesel strategy is to involve original equipment manufacturers as early as possible in the development and integration process. This open exchange of information and technology has been, and will continue to be, instrumental in developing high-performance products that deliver optimum performance and reliability at the lowest total cost.
Cummins was the first to meet the EPA standards in 2002, and we're well on our way to meeting the next level of EPA standards in 2007. Engines with 2007 technology have been in field tests with end-users since mid-2005. And in 2007 Cummins ability to leverage its businesses will become even more of an advantage, as Cummins is the only engine manufacturer with wholly-owned subsidiaries providing technology for air-handling (Holset) and aftertreatment systems (Emission Solutions). For the U. S. on-highway truck market, Cummins has been the leader in the application of cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology for controlling NOx emissions.
Cummins environmental commitment goes beyond the development of current products, such as in the area of fuel cell research. In collaboration with the US Dept. of Energy, Cummins Power Generation is developing a 10-kilowatt (kW) solid oxide fuel cell system for a wide range of commercial and consumer applications. Such fuel cells will be able to use both fossil and renewable fuels in an highly efficient and environmentally friendly manner by producing electricity without combustion.
To download the Cummins 2005 Sustainability Report click
here.
Earth Our Only Home
www.earthouronlyhome.com
Earth Our Only Home is a Boston-based women-owned company whose goal is to green the City of
Boston, the State of Massachusetts, and beyond. Given the current fragile conditions of our
environment, it is working to find ways to green the coast from Boston to Washington, DC.
This Northeast corridor has been likened to a large cement oven and the faster it can be
cooled with green plants, the greater our chances will be to stabilize our atmosphere
and oceans, averting disaster.
When you green your roof, you green far more than your roof. You green our planet. Green roofs
absorb carbon dioxide and pollutants. They provide us with life-giving oxygen. They help us
manage our stormwater and keep our freshwater runoff from polluting and diluting our ocean
waters. Green roofs are an important means of cooling not only one building, but a whole city.
When green roofs cool our coastal cities, our coastal waters will be cooled. Our oceans and climate will stabilize. Green roof by green roof, we can each make a difference.
In its continued effort to abate global warming, Earth Our Only Home believes in providing a
growing line of quality earth-friendly products and services which now includes 100% organic,
fair-trade hemp and cotton fashions from Ecolution.
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
National Association of Fleet Administrators
www.nafa.org
The National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc. (NAFA) is a not-for-profit professional society serving members who manage fleets of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, and a wide range of specialized mobile equipment in the US and Canada. NAFA provides its members a full range of products and services, including statistical research, monthly and annual publications, regional chapter meetings, government representation, annual conferences and trade shows, educational seminars and more.
NAFA's Members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance and disposal of more than 2.7 million vehicles. These vehicles, with an average initial cost of $16,400, put NAFA Members in control of more than $44 billion worth of assets.
NAFA has more than 2,300 Members in 34 Chapters. To qualify as a full member, one must be responsible for the administration of a fleet of at least 25 vehicles. The majority of NAFA's members manage fleets for corporations, covering a wide range of manufacturing and service organizations, as well as government agencies including local governments. The typical NAFA member manages a fleet of approximately 1,200 vehicles. NAFA is also supported by more than 1,000 fleet professionals who do not qualify for either full or associate member status yet have a great interest in the field.
Northeast Gas Association
Oak & Ivy Health Systems
Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)
www.propanecouncil.org
The Propane Education & Research Council promotes the safe, efficient use of odorized propane gas as a preferred energy source through investments in research, safety, and consumer initiatives. Since 1998, the Propane Education & Research Council has concentrated on the three important missions: research and development, safety and training, and consumer education. Each mission area has an advisory committee that creates activities for industry members and the public.
PERC's overall mission is to promote the safe, efficient use of propane as a preferred energy source. With Congress's passing of the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA) in 1996, the industry began to conduct a referendum among propane producers and marketers, who overwhelmingly approved the formation of the Council.
The Council receives funding by an assessment or "check-off" on each gallon of odorized propane gas. The assessment will collect five-tenths of one cent per gallon in 2006. The assessment is projected to collect $50.4 million dollars in 2006 to fund programs and projects. Through the Council, the propane industry has committed itself to a multi-year, multi-million dollar effort to improve consumer and employee safety, to fund research and development of new and more efficient propane equipment, and to expand public awareness of propane and its many uses and environmental advantages.
REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)
www.rei.com
For the second year in a row REI will be offering free bike repair
and tune-ups on Boston City Hall Plaa
In March of 2006 REI, a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and apparel, announced that it will purchase 10 million kilowatt hours of green power, or 20 percent of the company's national electricity usage. The purchase of wind, landfill gas and solar generated electricity will provide 100 percent of the power for 17 of REI's 82 retail stores, and is equivalent to the annual use of more than 1,000 average homes. The switch to renewable resources eliminates over 5,500 tons of CO2, equivalent to removing more than 1,000 average cars from the road.
REI has joined the Green Power Partnership, a voluntary partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and organizations interested in buying green power. REI also has announced that it will be a founding member of the Seattle Climate Partnership, a group of Seattle employers working together on climate issues.
REI selected qualifying, Green-e certified, renewable energy contracts. In addition to reducing green house gas emission, in most cases these contracts also reduce the company's exposure to fossil fuel surcharges.
As an active supporter of communities in which it does business, REI is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation through education, gear donations and financial contributions.
Society of Automotive Engineers
www.sae.org
The Society of Automotive Engineers has more than 84 thousand members - engineers, executives, educators, and students from over 97 countries who share information and ideas for advancing the engineering of mobility systems. SAE provides information about standards, events, and technical information and expertise used in designing, building, maintaining, and operating self-propelled vehicles for use on land or sea, in air or space.
Every day SAE demonstrates its commitment to society through local, national, and international awareness programs that promote vehicle safety and maintenance and energy resource conservation. Through the SAE Foundation, SAE is also deeply involved in the engineering-related education of children, teachers, college students, and faculty. Industry and faculty awards provide recognition to outstanding contributors in the profession.
Stoneham Ford
www.stonehamford.com
In addition to the Hybrid Escape, Ford Motor's Sustainable Mobility Technologies division is currently working seven prototype vehicles represent Ford Motor Company's dedication to preserving the environment. Two are already in real-world, limited use. The electric Ford Ranger is available for corporate fleet sales, and our electric delivery truck is being used by the U.S. Postal Service in communities around the country. Addressing climate change and sustainable mobility issues requires excellent technology, smartly deployed. It also requires innovative partnerships with a range of governmental and civil society institutions to address complex issues.
Whole Foods
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Whole Foods's core values encompass sustainable agriculture, wise environmental practices,
community citizenship and integrity in its business dealings.
Sustainable Agriculture: Whole Foods supports organic farmers, growers and the environment through its commitment to sustainable agriculture and by expanding the market for organic products.
Wise Environmental Practices: Whole Foods respects the environment and recycles, reuses, and reduces its wastes wherever and whenever it can.
Community Citizenship: Whole Foods recognizes its responsibility to be active participants in its local communities. It gives a minimum of 5% of our profits every year to a wide variety of community and non-profit organizations.
Integrity In All Business Dealings: Whole Foods's trade partners are their allies in serving its stakeholders. We treat them with respect, fairness and integrity at all times and expect the same in return.
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