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Smart Takes
Archive: 06-2011
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The least effective rail scheme in the nation?
Central Florida presses on with its $1.2 billion, 61-mile SunRail project. About 2,000 commuters will use it each day. Is it worth the price tag?
June 28, 2011, 8:33 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Sustainability offers competitive edge, healthcare execs say
Sustainability offers major healthcare players a competitive edge, according to a new report.
June 27, 2011, 11:19 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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A sustainable paper mill rises in Niagara Falls
Greenpac Mill has tasked Siemens to automate its new $430 million containerboard facility in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
June 27, 2011, 10:47 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Google to shutter health, energy services
Google will retire its Health and PowerMeter services because they failed to get traction among the general public.
June 24, 2011, 11:41 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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10 smart ‘By the City/For the City’ ideas we love
The “By the City/For the City” program is crowdsourcing ideas to improve New York City. Here are 10 of our favorites.
June 24, 2011, 9:27 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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At Cleantech Syndicate, leave the guns, take the renewables
The Cleantech Syndicate is a consortium of 11 prominent American families formed to share capital, knowledge and contacts within the clean technology investment community. Will it make waves?
June 24, 2011, 7:38 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Fisker preps for ‘Project Nina’ luxury sedan
Fisker will hire 120 new employees for its Wilmington, Del. plant in anticipation of the production of its second model, code-named “Project Nina.”
June 24, 2011, 7:07 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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In London, electric bicycles vie for drivers’ attention
Car rental company Hertz is rolling out electric bicycles for hire in London. Will e-bikes undercut the human-powered Barclay bikes?
June 23, 2011, 1:40 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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GE, VC firms invest $63 million in home energy tech; partner with Best Buy
General Electric and several venture capital partners have invested $63 million in 10 home energy technology startups as part of the company’s Ecomagination Challenge.
June 23, 2011, 7:31 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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In Philadelphia, evaluating a one-way transit fare
Philadelphia’s transit authority, SEPTA, is evaluating the use of a one-way fare on its regional rail transit system. Can it work?
June 22, 2011, 8:03 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca