Wave-powered boat finishes crossing
July 6, 2008
A Japanese adventurer has completed a three-month journey from Hawaii to Japan in a boat powered by the energy of ocean waves.
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
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!.
Plastic Bottle Raft Sails California to Hawaii
June 20, 2008
They were setting sail to drift - hopefully — to Hawaii.
After a precarious start, heading and drifting in the wrong direction, they are now feeling more confident and plan to arrive in Hawaii after a seven week journey. All going well, they will land on the Big Island, pushed by the currents of the North Pacific Gyre.
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?
This 1987 Volkswagen Westfalia named Sedona rents for $105 per day.
Fuel gobbles 73 cents of every airline dollar
June 19, 2008
Fuel costs eat up as much as 73 cents of every airline dollar, the head of the Air Transport Association said Monday.




