September 28, 2007 
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How to Design a Greener Car 
Everyone seems to have their own ideas, making for an intriguing peek into the minds of green designers the world over. In the wake of the 62nd annual International Motor Show, which wrapped up last week in Frankfurt, Germany, carmakers have been taking their latest innovations to the masses, eager to gauge consumer interest in Life Beyond Gasoline. This week we showcase cutting-edge contenders from Hyundai and Citroen, plus a profile of a former race car designer who's applying his considerable talent to creating a new family car that's both green and affordable. Read on!
Also This Week... Hyundai's New i-Blue Slated for Production as Early as 2012 
Hyundai, South Korea's top auto maker, may begin mass production of its fuel cell car model within five years. Read more...
Hear Allan Rushforth, vice president of Hyundai Motor Europe, discuss the new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept car here. Targus Unveils Eco-Friendly Laptop Cases 
Targus’ new EcoSmart series of messenger bags, backpacks, and laptop carrying cases feature PVC-free material, recyclable plastics, and nickel-free metal hardware. Read more...
New Clout for Cradle to Cradle Design 
Three leaders in sustainable-design consulting are collaborating to leverage their expertise, stimulate new products, and boost "cradle to cradle" certification. Read more...
Virgin Mobile to Green Up Product Packaging 
Virgin Mobile has turned to packaging and commercial printer BLP to ensure its printing gets greener. Read more... Newman's Own Coffee Shifts to Corn-Based Packaging 
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has unveiled a new look for its Newman's Own line of organic coffees, incorporating nearly 20% corn-based PLA plastic into the new "premium" packaging. Read more...
Legion Launches Green Paper Classification System 
Legion Paper, a North American supplier of fine art paper, has launched a new online search engine that classifies its paper into five categories: Alternative Energy, Chlorine-Free, Handmade Papers, Mill Certification, and Tree-Free. Read more...
Race Car Designer Building Greener Car for the Masses 
Race car designer Gordon Murray, best known for the McLaren F1 Supercar (pictured left), has turned his attention from luxury supercars to creating a compact, fuel-efficient urban vehicle for the masses. Read more...
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Hyundai Talks Climate Strategy 
Allan Rushforth, vice president of Hyundai Motor Europe, discusses Hyundai's new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept car, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle. The FCEV, which was recently unveiled at the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt, is tailored to incorporate Hyundai's third-generation fuel cell technology, currently being developed at the company's Eco-Technology Research Institute in Mabuk, Korea. (Run Time: 75 Min.) Watch now...
More Mediacasts... Citroen's New Green Machine 
It might resemble a piece of moulded Plasticine that's been poked by a few too many pencils, but this is the C-Cactus and Citroen says it points the way to a greener future for motoring. (Stuff) Read more...
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