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Channtal Fleischfresser
Channtal Fleischfresser
Contributing Editor
Channtal Fleischfresser has worked for The Economist, WNET/Channel 13, Al Jazeera English, Wall Street Journal and Associated Press. She holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is based in New York.
Channtal Fleischfresser
Channtal does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Archive: 03-2011
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Germany’s Autobahn network may get a speed limit
The Green Party’s victory in Baden-Wuerttemberg may result in a speed limit of 75 mph on Germany’s autobahns, as a way to reduce carbon emissions.
March 31, 2011, 9:14 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Which cities are doing the most for biking
As bike infrastructure spending increased between 2004 and 2009, more than 300,000 people started commuting by bike. This awesome infographic gives you all the information.
March 29, 2011, 9:20 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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EU wants petrol and diesel cars out of city centers by 2050
A proposal by the European Commission will ban all conventional cars from entering city centers by 2050, as a way to cut carbon emissions and reduce the European Union’s dependence on...
March 28, 2011, 8:12 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Toyota to resume production of its hybrids
Toyota to resume production of the Prius, Lexus HS250h and Lexus CT200h hybrid models in Japan.
March 24, 2011, 9:11 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Overweight Americans are making city buses unsafe
The federal government has proposed raising the assumed average weight of bus commuters to better meet safety regulations.
March 23, 2011, 8:18 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid: The world’s most expensive hybrid
For the environmentally-conscious millionaire, Porsche is taking orders for the world’s most expensive hybrid at a whopping $845,000.
March 22, 2011, 4:13 AM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Study: Telecommuting can save American households $1.7 billion per year
Telecommuting is one of the most eco-friendly ways to “get” to work. The 5.2 million Americans who currently telecommute save about 10 million barrels of oil per year.
March 16, 2011, 2:45 PM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Gas would have to cost $7 a gallon for hybrids to break even
While gas would have to cost about $7 a gallon for most hybrids to break even, the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the Ford Escape Hybrid seem to be more cost-efficient than their gas-powered counterparts.
March 14, 2011, 4:05 PM PDT | By Ami Cholia
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Most Americans confused about plug-in hybrid, electric vehicles, survey says
Even though the market is being inundated with new hybrid and electric cars, few Americans know the difference, and that is hurting sales, a survey conducted by research firm Synovate finds.
March 11, 2011, 4:28 PM PST | By Ami Cholia
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LaHood: Florida’s high-speed rail money will go to other states
A new study by Florida’s Department of Transportation shows that high-speed rail in the state would have made money. Unfortunately, LaHood has categorically said the money is now going to go...
March 10, 2011, 3:49 PM PST | By Ami Cholia