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Some of the most beautiful gardens on the planet are the front yards or back yards of classic and historic US hotels. They include gardens featured in films such as Citizen Kane and some designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr., one of the designers of New York’s Central Park.
Charge your EV while you grab a sandwich. Restaurant brand Subway is partnering with a top EV charging system to provide hundreds of locations, so you can fill your battery while you fill your stomach. These are no ordinary charging kiosks. The design offers shaded canopies with multiple ports, picnic tables, Wi-Fi, restrooms, green space
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The new 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Sedan is sure to be a winner. It offers the comfort of a sedan, the drive-height of a crossover, sporty handling, the fuel economy of a hybrid, and standard AWD – all for a starting price of just under $40,000 There’s a choice of two different hybrid systems, including
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The company which operates more than 100 Iberostar hotels and all-inclusive resorts around the world is installing a high-tech AI system to reduce food waste and eliminate CO2 emissions. Iberostar serves some five million meals a year to guests. The goal is to reduce food waste by 50 percent in the first year, saving 1,600
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Finding an affordable new electric vehicle may become more difficult soon, with the announcement that Hertz plans to order up to 175,000 EVs from GM over the next five years. The first are two of the least expensive EVs, the Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV, which is the new acronym for electric utility vehicle. They
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There’s no reason to spend lots of money on travel gadgets and gear to lighten the load and keep you organized on the road. It’s easy to find free and cheap alternatives in your kitchen, bathroom, hardware store or office supply store.
Just in case you have a spare $2 Million and/or need a 1,900HP hypercar, the Pininfarina Battista is going into limited production and available for purchase. Make your reservation now, since only 150 of these exceptional hand-built vehicles re being produced. It’s the most powerful Italian car in history, with sweeping gullwing doors and a
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Amazon is making a big deal about its latest service – robot package delivery by a small electric vehicle named the Amazon Scout. The wagon-style EV is strikingly similar to one which has been delivering mail in Switzerland since 2016. Amazon reports Scout is being received with enthusiasm in cities where it is being tested,
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Frederick Law Olmsted designed some of the world’s most famous and popular green spaces, including NYC’s Central Park and Prospect Park, Montreal’s Mount Royal, and the grounds of the US Capitol and White House. Celebrate his legacy on his 200th birthday, April 26, 2022, and the rest of the month with special events including virtual
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The 52nd anniversary of Earth Day is April 22, 2022, but every day should have you aware of being eco-friendly and green your lifestyle with a few easy new habits. You might even save money in the bargain. These ideas are from Volkswagen, whose factory in Chattanooga is the world’s first LEED certified “green” auto
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