Some of the articles that I have found are related to companies like Greenfleet Car Service, Alliant Energy Integrated Services and HR Textron, General Motor and Daimler Chrysler, Toyota and AirAsia. These companies have a very similar purpose which is protecting the environment by using technology that can help to save the consumption of energy. The energy saving that these companies are focusing is the one which is obtained from the burning of fuel.
According to Woodly Maurice, President of Greenfleet Car Service, Greenfleet is dedicated to taking a leadership position in the ground transportation industry by using an all-hybrid fleet. Greenfleet Car Service is known for their quick and reliable car service, and with this partnership they are also helping to drive the transition to a clean energy future. Their mission is to provide a luxury hybrid car service while reducing CO2 emission. This company is at the same wavelength as other companies like General Motor and Daimler Chrysler as well as Toyota and Honda which are also involving in the production of hybrid cars. General Motors and DaimlerChrysler have announced that they are to collaborate to develop fuel-efficient hybrid technology to challenge the current supremacy of Japanese motor giants Toyota and Honda. The result is expected to be a series of strong hybrid propulsion systems that will serve as a solution for our alternative powertrain needs.
On the other hand, Toyota who is also working hard in the production of hybrid cars said that the car runs a combination of petrol and electric power, providing better environmental performance through reduced petrol consumption and lower overall emissions. Although the cars are using electric power to run, but at least it does use a better type of energy than using fuel consumption which will lead to pollution.
AirAsia Bhd has recently upgraded its fleet with the purchase of its firm 150 Airbus A320 plus 50 options earlier this year as part of its continuous effort towards delivering sustainable value to society via its various corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes and practices. The airline said that the brand new fleet of A320s was selected based on its improved design, which employs fuel-saving aerodynamic design resulting in an environmentally responsible aircraft in offering the lowest fuel-burn, emissions and noise in its class. Moreover, the company has also begun a programme of attachment through employee involvement with Formula One Team AT&T Williams recently to bring the airlines closer to the technology of Formula One. Through the programme, AirAsia said that it was looking into making transport more environmentally friendly in terms of fuel consumption, emissions and noise, while still responding to today’s global economic need for transport. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Tony Fernandes said that putting the initiative under their CSR practices will help to develop sustainable human resources to take the airlines to the next level.
For Alliant Energy Integrated Services and HR Textron, they are the recipients of a 2002 Energy User News Efficient Building Award for their energy conservation work at HR Textron in Valencia, Calif. The award was presented in conjunction with the World Energy Engineering Congress in Atlanta. Alliant Energy Integrated Services, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a diversified energy and environmental engineering company of Alliant Energy (NYSE:LNT), a growing energy company based in Madison, Wis. Alliant Energy Integrated Services provides energy consulting, on-site generation and energy infrastructure, energy procurement and environmental engineering and construction management services for commercial, industrial, institutional, educational and government customers. HR Textron is a high tech aerospace and defense manufacturer in Southern California. The company is highly regarded for its competence in electromechanical, pneumatic, fuel and motion control systems and components as well as hydraulic systems.
Energy User News magazine recognizes select industry projects throughout North America that exemplify excellence and innovation in energy efficiency and building management each year. The energy conservation initiative at HR Textron was named this year's "Best Manufacturing Project." Amidst the California energy crisis, Alliant Energy Integrated Services' staff worked to implement a variety of energy conservation measures at the HR Textron facility -- enhanced pumping strategies, new chillers, back-up generation, lighting control systems and more. The work was completed in December 2001.
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