Ford & Azure Dynamics Build EV

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Robert Hash

The EV was on display at the GOVgreen’s Ride & Drive. Read more about the partnership and vehicle here.

Wireless EV Charging

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Robert Hash

Nissan’s wireless charging system video just made nearly every other charging system look dated. We haven’t seen details on charging times for the wireless option, but assuming that it’s competitive, wireless charging may be here to stay.

That is, if it is actually launched when the insiders predict – 2013.

The City 2.0 Wins 2012 TED Prize

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Robert Hash

The City 2.0

TED Prize winners are usually individuals. This year, though, TED has decided to award the $100,000 in prize money to an idea, The City 2.0. In TED’s own words, The City 2.0 is

the city of the future… a future in which more than ten billion people on planet Earth must somehow live sustainably.

While we may know where the prize money is going, TED is making us wait to learn more. The folks at TED Prize are organizing a group of “visionary individuals” to create one “wish” to promote on behalf the The City 2.0. The wish will be revealed at the TED conference on 2/29/12.

Does it all sound a bit confusing? Yeah, a bit. But we like that the folks at TED are bringing sustainable cities to the forefront of people’s minds. Everyone can play a part in developing the “wish” for The City 2.0. Simply visit the TED Prize site, and have your say.

Also, you can learn more about this and previous prize winners at the TED Prize site.

GSA, Metro to Coordinate on Locations

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Robert Hash

GSA logo

With all of the excitement of GOVgreen last week, we didn’t get to share a very interesting article from The Washington Post with you. As reported by the Post, the GSA and Metro are planning to coordinate Metro service and future federal facilities locations to provide federal employees with public transit options at the new locations.

It seems as though the GSA’s need for more space could be met using Metro-owned land and employees could benefit from convenient – and green – transit options.

Read the article at The Washington Post for more.