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Engine idling by heavy trucks is blamed for burning 7 percent of all oil used daily in the United States. Here’s a solution to cut idling, fuel consumption and pollution.
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Going electric: Mechanics turn hybrid cars into plug-ins | Video
To save energy, cut pollution, city raises grass to new heights
Scientists develop fake wood to improve landfills
Producers work to solve the biofuel dilemma: Food versus fuel
City aims to cash in on poo power
Electric airplane fuels talk about cleaner-running airliners
American idle: Truckers chill without polluting or wasting fuel
How does your neighborhood rank for fuel-saving pedestrians?
Eco-friendly vineyard masters forces of nature
Builders turn bank into eco-friendly office
Pipeline firm saves energy with telecommuter plan
Engineer's turnabout inspires solar crusade
Windy City unleashes new weapon against pollution | Video
Sun tech zaps family's power bill | Video
How grease-burning cars save money and gasoline
New rain recycling system saves money on water
Wind farm to be built off Delaware shore
Segway inventor: New creation can benefit a billion
Sky-high city ahead of the curve for electric cars
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