Green Energy News had the recent pleasure of test driving the brand spankin’ new, highly-anticipated zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) developed by Nissan, dubbed LEAF – or Leading, Environmentally Friendly, Affordable, Family Car. The LEAF contains a 600 lb laminated lithium-ion battery that is mounted in the center of the vehicle which clearly boosted the handling performance and stability around corners and bends in the road…

Every year, the U.S. Federal Government gives out over $500 BILLION in government contracts. Of that $500 billion, close to 23% MUST be awarded to small businesses. By attending EngEx 2010, you’ll have access to several educational workshops which will equip you and your company with the information necessary to obtain the proper certification to work with the government…

The NAB show in Las Vegas was a great success this year, with over 88,000 attendees searching for the latest advances in film and broadcast equipment. In addition to innovative technologies, this year’s event featured environmentally-conscious alternatives in an effort to promote a greener, more sustainable business world. Green initiatives include…

The 2nd annual Go Green Expo in L.A. kicked off January 22-24th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, and featured over 300 exhibitors from all around the world looking to market their pioneering green products and services to environmentally responsible shoppers. In addition, attendees had the pleasure of listening to keynote speakers, such as Ed Begley, Jr. and Mariel Hemingway, give their advice on the easiest, most affordable ways that the everyday…

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has recently uncovered its latest eco-fueled endeavor – the ultralight single-disc DVD case – which utilizes roughly 20 percent less plastic than the existing industry standard. The case was debuted May 19th, 2009 with the release of “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” and features an omitted “O-ring”, that which is projected to conserve approximately 322 tons of wood (or 2,200 trees). The studio has affirmed that it will be pursuing eco packaging for all future single-disc DVD releases, and with this implementation, SPHE assesses a 2 million pound reduction in carbon emissions annually – equal to 104,000 gallons of consumed gasoline.