Global oil demand will grow almost 14% in the next decade but will remain flat in developed Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries. Demand likely peaked in 2005 for these 30 countries but will grow steadily in developing countries like China.
New Energy Technologies is refining a speed bump-like device for market in two years which slows traffic and produces electricity from built-in generators. It may be a green solution in slow, high-traffic areas.
Automakers can use computer controlled accelerators and software to prohibit unsafe conditions of jamming both brake and gas pedals down together. Loose floor mats in Toyota vehicles are the latest instance of this unsafe condition.
Westlake Financial Services will offer its best inventory at various auctions under a new "Buy with Confidence Gold" program. Vehicles have less than 80,000 miles and underwent a 32-point inspection program. They're also covered by a 3-day drivetrain guarantee.
There are many "green" aftermarket products available to all modes of ground transportation. The issue becomes finding effective products that are worth the investment and offer greater options beyond purchasing new alternative fuel and green vehicles. microGreen has made an impression for fleet managers through its spin-on oil filter product.