Archive for November, 2007

Geely signs agreement to sell cars in Russia

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

(HONG KONG) Fast-growing Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holdings has signed a contract to try to sell up to US$1.5 billion worth of cars in Russia over five years, but the deal will contribute significantly to profit only starting 2010, it said yesterday.

Geely signs agreement to sell cars in Russia

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

(HONG KONG) Fast-growing Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holdings has signed a contract to try to sell up to US$1.5 billion worth of cars in Russia over five years, but the deal will contribute significantly to profit only starting 2010, it said yesterday.

Students Dressed as Clowns Chase CIA Away After Waterboarding Demonstration

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

A group of UC Santa Barbara students in clown outfits & makeup interrupted a CIA recruitment meeting when they placed a fellow protester on top of a table and started demonstrating the controversial waterboarding technique. The disruption forced the CIA to hastily leave the meeting room, and they …

Computer Contractors -> Live Anywhere, Be At Work Tomorrow(sm) LABAWT (National)

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

If you have ever been a computer contractor, you know the challenges of getting to the job - airlines, rental cars, hotels, time away from family. If you have never been a computer contractor, now is the best time to learn about Labawt, Inc. Visit our site to learn about jobs where the client …

UK: Russian tycoon offers cars for Croatia win - Metro.co.uk

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

(UK) Former England star banned over marijuana test (Tue Nov 20 10:44:31 2007 PST)($drug_related(100%), $illegal_drugs(100%), $plants(100%), $intoxicant(100%), $cannabis(100%))

Improve buildings, get out of cars: Delhi told

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

India’s capital can learn from London about how to combat climate change, especially by improving energy efficiency in buildings and moving towards public transport, says a top British official.

‘Swamp’ goes green with help of carbon neutral plan

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Screaming fans, marching bands, hulking linebackers — and offsetting a carbon footprint. Which one doesn’t belong? Actually, starting at this Saturday’s annual football match-up between the University of Florida and Florida State University, they all go together. That’s because UF …

Role for Compression Ignition Engines in Energy and Environmental Advancement?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Average Daily Personal Miles A federal study showed that most people drive less than 40 miles a day. An internal combustion engine rarely would be needed when you own a PHEV40 (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with a battery pack that has sufficient energy density to enable an electric vehicle to go …

Driverless cars (AutoExpress)

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Read all about the wackiest race in the USA - where the only thing missing is a human behind the wheel. Eighty-nine unmanned vehicles start, six finish.

What’s The Best Bang For Your Auto Buck?

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Which cars retain more of their value after you drive them off the lot? Check out our list of the top performers — you may be surprise.