Hawaii to build electric car network
Silicon Valley startup Better Place on Tuesday announced a deal with Hawaii’s governor and the state’s biggest utility to build an electric car charging network throughout the islands.
The agreement comes less than two weeks after Better Place CEO Shai Agassi and the mayors of Northern California’s three largest cities unveiled a plan to build an [...]
Hawaii credit union gives ‘green’ discounts
Aloha Pacific Credit Union has become the first financial institution in Hawaii to introduced a loan program to help drivers become sustainable.
Honolulu has "green" drivers
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.
Soon, you’ll need 3 to take Zipper Lane
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
Car pooling for the planet
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!.
Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island by Volkswagen
Next time you visit the Big Island, why not skip the fancy resort and hop in a VW camper van?
This 1987 Volkswagen Westfalia named Sedona rents for $105 per day.
Hawaii gas prices up 90 cents in past year
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.
Honda goes greener – emission-free sedan
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 [...]
Diesel prices highest in Hawaii
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.
