Market Forecaster Nov 25, 2008
Additionally, the auto industry is near bankruptcy, making it harder for the auto makers to produce enough flexible hybrid vehicles to use the ethanol that is produced. Producers continue to struggle with the harvest and fall field work activities, which has their focus rather than marketing corn. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Plants Grow Bigger And More Vigorously Through Changes In Their Internal Clocks Nov 25, 2008
24, 2008) Hybrid plants, like corn, grow bigger and better than their parents because many of their genes for photosynthesis and starch metabolism are more active during the day, report researchers from The University of Texas at Austin in a new study published in the journal Nature ... It has long been known that hybrid plants such as hybrid corn are more vigorous than their parents ... Until now, the molecular mechanisms for hybrid and polyploid vigor have largely been unknown. (Science Daily)
Power council studies plug-in hybrids Nov 25, 2008
The council is reviewing a study that says nearly half to three-fourths of all the cars and light trucks in the nation could be replaced by plug-in hybrids without adding new power plants or transmission lines. Comments. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Auto Makers Settle for Tough Love Nov 25, 2008
Nowadays, though, the Democratic contingent in Congress is dominated less by lawmakers from the Rust Belt of the upper Midwest, and more by those from the West Coast, where the car of choice is no longer a Corvette powered by a Chevrolet V-8 engine, but a Prius powered by a Toyota hybrid engine. California's Nancy Pelosi is House speaker. (Wall Street Journal)
Stocks to watch: Satyam, RIL Nov 24, 2008
The government is considering an array of sops, including a cut in excise duty and lower Customs duty on hybrid vehicles and components, for the troubled domestic automobile sector, which had recorded negative sales growth last month. These initiatives will be discussed at the Development Council for Automobile and Allied Industries (DCAAI), which is slated to meet early next month. (India Times)
Running in winter poses challenge to keep hands warm Nov 24, 2008
2) Asics Winter Run Hybrid Glove: Although the polyurethane-coated hood of this fingerless glove is a bit bulky, it keeps fingers out of the elements without sacrificing dexterity. $28; 1-800-678-9435. (Anchorage Daily News)
NW Power Council studies plug-in hybrid cars Nov 24, 2008
(AP) -- The Northwest Power and Conservation Council says that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles could help make the nation's electric power system more efficient in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions ... The council is reviewing a study that says nearly half to three-fourths of all the cars and light trucks in the nation could be replaced by plug-in hybrids without adding new power plants or transmission lines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Some of the answers for Patriots defense came from on high Nov 24, 2008
In making that switch and playing Lewis Sanders (6-1, 210) in a hybrid corner/safety role, the Patriots were able to stay in a fairly sturdy 3-4 base but add more of a coverage element to their scheme. That protected them against the Dolphins' dangerous run game - Miami runs Wildcat plays out of the three-receiver package - and the hope was that it would help them be more competitive against the pass. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Automakers to make a clearer case for bailout Nov 23, 2008
"We have six hybrid models. We'll offer three more next year. We're the global leader in biofuel vehicles.". But lawmakers want further assurances. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Nissan, Toyota locked in race to market zero-emission cars Nov 23, 2008
He aims to leapfrog Toyota, which licensed its hybrid technology to Nissan, and produce batteries so good that competitors will buy them ... The batteries will also go into Nissan electrics -- such as those the company will bring to Oregon in 2010 -- and into its hybrid cars as well as construction vehicles such as forklifts and fuel-guzzling power shovels ... Toyota led the way on hybrids with its popular Prius, which gained its highest U.S. ownership per capita in Portland. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Goal worth the wait for Krejci, mates Nov 22, 2008
Acres of open ice stood between Krejci and Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, and for sure Krejci would take off faster than a Lamborghini would race by a hybrid convention. But, wait a minute. (Boston Globe)
Changing the face of PJ Nov 22, 2008
For example, Jaya 33 has a hyper office concept, VSQ (pronounced as V Square) has corporate offices with serviced apartments, 3 Two Square is marketed as hybrid shop offices while Jaya One in Section 13 (along Jalan Universiti) has a mix of stand alone office block, and restaurants designed in courtyard styles. The new projects along the Federal Highway include the newly completed PJ8, PJ City and fairly new Menara LYL.. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
When the wheels fell off Nov 21, 2008
The Japanese maker Toyota introduced a hybrid car combining an electric motor with a petrol engine 11 years ago, leaving the US companies initially in denial and belatedly scrambling to catch up. As recently as January, GM's vice-chairman, Bob Lutz, was telling journalists that global warming "was a crock" and hybrid cars "make no economic sense" ... producing hybrids, producing electric vehicles, to make sure that we have the appropriate blend as we go forward. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Broke, not dim Nov 20, 2008
Earlier this year, GM unveiled a hybrid of its own, named the Volt and widely hailed as a "Prius-killer" ... "Hybrids are 10 years old," Mr Henderson acknowledges ... "Toyota is ahead of us there. They're on their third or fourth generation Prius. We're first generation, as is most of the competition. "Five to 10 years ago we looked at a hybrid propulsion system, and said: 'hybrid, that means there's two propulsion systems - gas and electric. (BBC News -- Americas)
It's North vs. South in Big Three bailout fight Nov 20, 2008
But he said that with a line of hybrid SUVs Toyota is geared up way ahead of the SUV for the gasoline crunch. . (MSNBC -- Race)
Woolly Mammoth's DNA Almost Fully Deciphered Nov 20, 2008
Scientists could examine what makes the mammoth different from its closest cousin, the African elephant, and create a hairy hybrid to sit in zoos, said George Church, director of computational genomics at Harvard Medical School: "People would like to see a hairy elephant." ... Hybrid-car owners smile all the way to the gas station as neighbors fume. (Fox News)
Step Toward Disease-resistant Crops, Sustainability Nov 20, 2008
3, 1998) Crops engineered to contain genes that give them resistance to pests or the ability to produce lots of seeds, could pass these genes to their weedier cousins producing hybrid strains of super-weeds. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Toyota Motor to trim output in North America plants Nov 20, 2008
Toyota said it would also slow the pace of production at its Kentucky plant, which builds the gasoline and hybrid Camrys, among others, and reduce its temporary work force of 500 by half by March. Its Indiana factory and California joint venture plant will reduce production of the Sienna minivan and Tacoma pickup truck indefinitely beginning in January. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
The sweet heat of wasabi gives this B.C. hybrid a polite kick Nov 20, 2008
British Columbia's Verdelait is an award-winning hybrid of cheddar, Dutch gouda and Swiss raclette. Adding the sweet and piquant flavour of locally grown wasabi to this cheese gives every bite an extra kick. (Globe and Mail)
Heirloom Acres in Guthrie offers rare garden seeds Nov 20, 2008
Kirk has been growing non-hybrid seeds for nine years. We now have no hybrid or genetically modified seeds ... We are concerned about the long-term effects of new hybrid seeds, Kirk said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
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The world's first* system to combine these three functions in a comprehensive approach to fuel economy enhancement, the Ecological Drive Assist System will be implemented for the first time on the all-new Insight hybrid vehicle in spring 2009 ... First implemented on the all-new Odyssey, ECON Mode has been advanced with added functions to control the idle stop and regenerative braking capabilities, which are unique to hybrid vehicles ... In Honda's hybrid system, the motor assists during... (JCN Network, Japan)
Equal Rights for Ugly Foods Nov 20, 2008
Last year they helped convince the Federal Trade Commission to ease restrictions on the sale of a coveted hybrid heirloom tomato called the UglyRipe. "Fruits and vegetables can be ugly on the outside but still taste fine on the inside, where it counts," says chef Amanda Cohen, whose newly opened restaurant in New York City is called Dirt Candy, in reference to the origin of its vegetarian treats. (Time.com)
In Mass. sector, many are unruffled Nov 19, 2008
"If the bailout is just to continue with business as usual, then it's not going to help us or anyone else," said Mike Elwood, vice president for Inc., where 65 workers at a Woburn plant build electrical converters and motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles ... Elwood, at Azure Dynamics, said the US government should require automakers to step up efforts to market hybrid or electric vehicles before it ponies up bailout funds ... "This should be 100 percent conditioned on... (Boston Globe)
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com(R) Releases 2009 Residual Value Analysis Nov 19, 2008
Additionally, General Motors won Kelley Blue Book's Hybrid SUV category with its Tahoe Hybrid ... 3 percent average increase in their 2009 residuals to claim the No. 2 spot for top brands based on the strengths of their compact and fuel-efficient Yaris, Corolla and Prius hybrid ... The values that hybrids saw in the market during 2008 confirmed for Kelley Blue Book that the premium these vehicles garner will hold even at five years of ownership. (PR Newswire)
Wicker against, Cochran wary of auto bailout Nov 19, 2008
The Blue Springs plant will produce the world's top-selling hybrid, the Prius. Even if Mississippi lawmakers oppose the bailout for American auto companies, they still want to see the Big Three survive. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Green thumbs up: Winterize your landscape Nov 18, 2008
If the canes of hybrid tea or shrub roses are especially long, trim these back to approximately 3 feet in height. The elongated canes of climbing roses should not require pruning but check to be sure they are securely fastened to their supports to lessen the possibility of damage caused by wind and snow. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Everlast Gets Serious on New CD Nov 18, 2008
White Trash Beautiful is more of a hybrid rap/rock effort. On Everlast's latest release, the singer/rapper/guitarist seems intent on enhancing his credibility as a rock musician. (Suite101.com)
Parasite-resistant Peppers Green Alternatives To Chemical Pesticides Nov 18, 2008
To increase the availability of parasite-resistant vegetables, commercial seed companies are currently developing nematode-resistant hybrid bell peppers using both Charleston Belle and Carolina Wonder. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
For U.S. automakers and union, clout has plunged, too Nov 18, 2008
Some senators criticized the industry's failure to sell cars like the Toyota Prius, which was built only as a hybrid a vehicle that GM's vice chairman, Robert Lutz, dismissed early on as a public relations move. Some congressional support has also dwindled because the automakers closed plants in other states, like Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Delaware, and consolidated their operations closer to home. (International Herald Tribune)
Living off what nature provides Nov 18, 2008
By that time Tisdale was an environmental evangelist - becoming, he believes, the first chief executive in Sydney to make all the cars in his company fleet hybrid models. Yet as a successful businessman Tisdale knows there is money to be made out of green engineering - particularly prefabricated housing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Drought tolerance is next step in crop traits (38) Nov 18, 2008
It's not your dad's corn hybrid anymore ... Historically, perhaps 90 percent of the gains in corn hybrids have come from classical or conventional plant breeding ... The breeder selects plants that display positive traits to develop hybrids. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
GM SELLS SUZUKI STAKE: Move will raise $230 million Nov 18, 2008
He said he is in close contact with GM chief executive Rick Wagoner, and the two companies would keep joint projects, including the development of hybrid vehicles and a joint venture for sports utility vehicles in Canada. The GM-Suzuki partnership dates to 1981, but those ties loosened after GM sold a 17% stake in Suzuki in 2006, leaving it with 3. (USA Today -- Autos)
Green your routine Nov 17, 2008
When he travels for work, he rents a hybrid vehicle ... Has been driving a hybrid vehicle for the past five years. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Daiichi completes takeover of India's Ranbaxy Labs Nov 17, 2008
Ranbaxy's CEO Malvinder Mohan Singh said closing of the deal "puts us well on the path to create a hybrid business model that will unlock the strengths of both companies to bring unprecedented value to all stakeholders.". Buzz Up. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Buzz kills, clown cars and bailouts Nov 17, 2008
No trendy Toyota hybrids dot our rural landscape ... Sure, profits have dipped in 2008, but Toyota is holding steady on the back of that ugly Prius hybrid. (Globe and Mail)
Wind turbines sprouting in Tazewell County Nov 16, 2008
Sherry wrote on Nov 15, 2008 7:05 PM:" OPEC responds to our lowered consumption by cutting production and they continue to cut and will do so until they get the price per barrel back up. We need to end our dependence on foreign oil. We have so much available to us in the way of FREE energy sources such as wind and solar. We have modern technologies such as hybrid and electric plug in cars. Why don't we invest in America becoming energy independent. 168 billion would go a LONG way towards getting... (Pekin Times, IL)
NYC to Offer Rewards for Making Yellow Cabs Green Nov 15, 2008
NEW YORK After a judge threw a roadblock in front of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's quest to replace every taxicab with a hybrid model, the city is creating financial incentives to get more fuel-efficient cabs on the streets. Bloomberg set fuel standards last year that would have gradually converted the city's 13,000 yellow cabs into hybrids by 2012, but a federal judge said last month that federal law pre-empted the local regulations ... Instead, he announced new financial rewards aimed at... (Fox News)
Keeping automakers strong vital to economy Nov 15, 2008
Model year 2009 vehicles will include 25 hybrid and eight clean diesel models, as well as autos employing fuel-efficient technologies such as continuously variable transmissions and cylinder deactivation. Many products planned for just a few years from now don t run on gasoline at all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Editorial: Bankruptcy for Big Three? Yes Nov 15, 2008
U.S. automakers have lagged behind foreign companies in developing hybrid gas-electric cars with flex-fuel capability. They lag in the race to develop a triple-efficiency car (80 miles per gallon). (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Oregon Recreation Report Nov 15, 2008
ANA RESERVOIR: hatchery rainbow trout, hybrid bass. Ana Reservoir is open all year long for rainbow trout and hybrid bass angling ... Fishing has been good for rainbow trout and hybrid bass. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Democrats want Bush to help ailing automakers Nov 14, 2008
DARYL WALLER wrote on Nov 8, 2008 5:53 PM:" If you want to hand me a check I will take it, like most I could use it for sure. I don't think we are taking the right approach to fixing our economy. Energy Independence needs to be included in the realm of our serious economic issues. Our dependence on foreign oil impacts every aspect of our society and economy. This past year our wallets were emptied by high prices at the pump. The cost of food and every consumer product has risen because of... (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Bay Area gas prices drop $1 since October Nov 13, 2008
More than half reported looking for a new vehicle to drive and more than 25 percent were considering a hybrid or more fuel-efficient gas-powered vehicle. Bay City News Service. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Obama's Gitmo conundrum Nov 13, 2008
This "hybrid court" plan, according to the Associated Press, has gained a good deal of support from legal scholars in both political parties, but not from the Democrats Obama is trying to please. The ACLU-left wants the Arab terrorist suspects to enjoy the same constitutional rights that American citizens charged with a crime have. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Through the eyes of a child, it's downright magical Nov 13, 2008
What happens if you're part of the audience is a curious hybrid experience - there is the zest and pleasure of the live performance, but what you're seeing is a contrivance, something being expertly packaged for TV.. Still, it is loads of fun to be present, and a very innocent pleasure. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Redleaf filbert: Rich burgundy foliage Nov 13, 2008
If you have a spot for a small tree, a new hybrid that has recently appeared in the nursery trade is worth considering: 'Rosita' is noted for its red foliage and a growth habit that is more like a tree than a shrub. Availability: Forestfarm in Williams, Ore. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bailout Or Not, Detroit Has A Capacity Problem Nov 13, 2008
Next month, Toyota Motor (nyse: - - ) will open up a new factory in Canada that will build the RAV4 small SUV, and it has a new plant under construction to make the Prius hybrid in Mississippi. Volkswagen (other-otc: - - ) is building a plant in Tennessee and Kia in Georgia. (Forbes -- Business)
Letters for Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Nov 12, 2008
It will be illegal to save your seeds from year to year if you happen to be lucky enough to have heirloom seeds to begin with, as opposed to hybrid and GM (genetically modified) seeds. Whether you have animals or not, whether you grow a garden or not, please write your representatives to stop this power grab by Bush and those to whom he s beholden. (Missoulian, MT)
Oil billionaire revises plan to reduce foreign oil imports Nov 12, 2008
He said neither Obama's plans for 1 million plug-in hybrid vehicles nor John McCain's plans for 45 more nuclear plants would make a dent in oil imports, but natural-gas fueled semitrucks could reduce oil demand for the next 20 years before better transportation technology is available. "It's a bridge to the next generation, which will probably be the battery, the fuel cell," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Latest GM layoffs won't hit White Marsh Nov 12, 2008
Additionally, the facility builds two-mode hybrid transmissions for the Chevy Tahoe and is in the early stages of manufacturing a hybrid for the Cadillac Escalade. The plant is currently slated to add a second shift, or 20 employees, to its hybrid engine production line in first quarter 2009, Raut said. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Flaherty favours aid for long-term auto plans Nov 11, 2008
So if General Motors is going to build a hybrid car in Oshawa, people can understand that that is a good investment for the longer term ... plant after 2010, including one that will be available in a hybrid version. (Globe and Mail)
Hold That Electron! Nov 11, 2008
Batteries developed for plugged-in hybrid cars could drive costs low enough for a utility to dot neighborhoods with these batteries. The Jan. 7, 2008 FORBES article on this subject can be found at forbes. (Forbes -- Business)
Energy: Lay Out Clean Rules—and Fast Nov 11, 2008
Tool up to make plug-in hybrid cars or construct biofuel factories. Such choices aren't limited to energy companies, since energy costs determine whether or not it will be economically feasible to site a new aluminum plant in the U.S. or to expand airline routes. (BusinessWeek)
Obama's energy plan fuels hope, concern Nov 10, 2008
Hybrid and electric plug in cars would replace another huge percentage of our dependence on foreign oil ... Why not invest in initiating alternative energy sources and making hybrid and plug in car technology. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
OSU researchers look to make new hybrid cars Nov 10, 2008
An introductory meeting was held Oct. 23 by OSU researchers, automotive partners and electric companies who are trying to improve and market a plug-in hybrid car that is electricity-efficient ... Rizzoni proposes a car with the best of both worlds - a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ... There are currently hybrids on the market that run on gasoline and are equipped with a larger-than-normal size battery to preserve some of the fuel used daily. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
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OSU researchers look to make new hybrid cars - Campus ... OSU researchers look to make new hybrid cars ... An introductory meeting was held Oct. 23 by OSU researchers, automotive partners and electric companies who are trying to improve and market a plug-in hybrid car that is electricity-efficient. (Ohio State University -- The Lantern, OH)
Obama planning US trials for Guantanamo detainees Nov 10, 2008
"It would have to be some sort of hybrid that involves military commissions that actually administer justice rather than just serve as kangaroo courts," Tribe said ... Though a hybrid court may be unpopular, other advisers and Democrats involved in the Guantanamo Bay discussions say Obama has few other options. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
U.S. chains aim at saving energy - and money Nov 10, 2008
The green building boom is partly being driven by retailers' desire to capture the attention of consumers who have become fascinated by hybrid cars, energy-saving light bulbs and wind turbines. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Gas Prices Fall 48 Cents In Two Weeks Nov 10, 2008
Cheapest Gas In Oklahoma. POSTED: 4:58 am PST November 10, 2008UPDATED: 5:04 am PST November 10, 2008. (KERO 23, CA)
Job cuts mounting for Middle Tennessee manufacturers Nov 10, 2008
The 3,500-employee Spring Hill facility also supports the engines for several hybrid models and ships them to five other plants for assembly ... Nissan also invests heavily in research on efficiency-boosting technologies such as alternative fuels, hybrids and lithium ion batteries - which leaves him confident of a rebound. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Automakers Struggle To Survive Past Mistakes Nov 9, 2008
Congressional Dems Suggest Automakers Bailout. POSTED: 7:38 pm PST November 8, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)
Team In Turmoil Nov 9, 2008
He is also a hybrid coach/GM who always has wanted - if not had - a large hand in personnel decisions. And he certainly will have more input now, with Larry Riley, his right-hand man, moving into the front office in place of the fired Pete D'Alessandro. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Clean electricity can help budgets Nov 9, 2008
On top of this, new demand from technologies such as hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles requiring significant amounts of power as soon as 2010, will further strain New York's electric power infrastructure. Wind and solar power are clearly the headline grabbing darlings, yet the fact is that New York's growing appetite for electricity must be built upon a secure foundation that is not just an intermittent green dream or one dependent on the weather conditions. (Albany Times Union)
All the little bits add up Nov 9, 2008
"I don't think there are any hybrid minivans but this gets the best gas mileage of all the minivans we looked at," Mrs. McClymonds said. "I can't get three car seats and the dogs in a small car, so I'm stuck.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Houston Fares Better Than Country For Car Dealerships Nov 9, 2008
Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. POSTED: 10:39 am CST November 8, 2008UPDATED: 10:41 am CST November 8, 2008. (Click2Houston, TX)
Donmar sweeps nominations in annual theatre awards Nov 8, 2008
"We have seen a West End cinema playing host to a hybrid film-theatre version of Noel Coward's Brief Encounter, La Cage Aux Folles rediscovered as the first gay-marriage musical and Enid Bagnold's 1950s traditional middle-class drama acclaimed as a classic of dark English comedy," he said. By contrast, he and the other judges had little time for West End fare, instead picking three relatively obscure productions for the best musical shortlist. (guardian.co.uk)
