Hawaii credit union gives ‘green’ discounts

July 26, 2008

Aloha Pacific Credit Union has become the first financial institution in Hawaii to introduced a loan program to help drivers become sustainable.

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Honolulu has "green" drivers

June 26, 2008

Honolulu drivers rate among the "greenest" in the nation, according to a national magazine.

Honolulu ranked No. 27 and received a B for its number of fuel efficient vehicles, miles driven and other criteria, according to the July/August issue of Men’s Health magazine.

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Soon, you’ll need 3 to take Zipper Lane

June 24, 2008

In hopes of rewarding carpoolers with faster morning commutes, the state is increasing the number of people required in vehicles driving on the H-1 Freeway Zipper Lane

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Car pooling for the planet

June 24, 2008

Car pooling - good for your pocket and the environment

Car pooling, also known as ride-sharing or lift-sharing, can save you big bucks on gas, wear and tear on your vehicle, oil resources and reduce all the associated nasty environmental impact associated with driving. But wait, there’s more!.

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Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island by Volkswagen

June 20, 2008

Next time you visit the Big Island, why not skip the fancy resort and hop in a VW camper van?

sedona

This 1987 Volkswagen Westfalia named Sedona rents for $105 per day.

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Hawaii gas prices up 90 cents in past year

June 19, 2008

The average price of gas in Hawaii has increased 90 cents in the past year.

The statewide average price for regular unleaded reached a record $4.31 per gallon Wednesday, up from $3.41 a year ago.

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Honda goes greener with emission-free sedan

June 17, 2008

honda American Honda Motor Co. snared the Union of Concerned Scientists’ biennial award for greenest automaker in America in 2007 — for the fourth time in a row.

Nice run. But unlike many automakers dabbling in greener product, Honda is already moving on to phase two, with cars such as its FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell sedan, which is emission-free.

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Diesel prices highest in Hawaii

June 17, 2008

Hawaii has the highest price in the country for diesel fuel, according to AAA.

The statewide average price for a gallon of diesel fuel cost $5.22 in Hawaii on Monday, followed by New York at $5.13, and California, at $5.12. Those are the only three states to have surpassed the $5 mark, AAA said.

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