Adding LSVs to Complete Streets

ETA — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:09:43 +0100

Where does a Low Speed Vehicle Belong on a Complete Street?
By Mary Anne G. Bowie, FAICP, Sustainability Leader, Eco Trans Alliance

The proposed Energy Economic Zone in Sarasota, FL is including electric Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) as the newest mode of multi-modal transportation in the street designs, expanding the “complete” street conversation.

ETA and Cruise Car Partner Now Largest Entity Serving Low Speed Settings

ETA — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:31:46 +0100

Eco Trans Alliance & Cruise Car Partner to Provide the Largest Renewable Energy Transportation Systems Company for Low Speed Settings in the World

Sarasota, Florida – May 11, 2010/PR Newswire – Eco Trans Alliance, LLC (ETA) and Cruise Car, Inc. (CCI) announced a corporate partnership today. The relationship will establish them as the world’s leading resource for Renewable Energy Transportation Systems for Low Speed settings for:&nbsRead More...

Go Green College Reduces Carbon Footprint

ETA — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:31:34 +0100

Assumptions
Go Green College (GGC) currently has a fleet of 100 gas & electric golf and utility carts being used on campus, primarily by the physical plant and housing departments. The fleet at GGC is comprised of 50 gas powered and 50 electric powered carts. Both types of vehicles are driven 10 miles a day on average or 70 miles per week.

Current Transportation Carbon Footprint for Go Green College

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New MTV - Micro Transit Vehicle

ETA — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Defining Micro Transit Vehicles

A Micro Transit Vehicle (MTV) is an electric vehicle that carries more passengers and weighs more than those vehicles now permitted as a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) . MTVs are available in the market place and serve as transporters for 8 to 24 persons; they may be solar-electric or electric powered. College campuses, military bases, parks, resorts and other communities with privately owned streets are perfect locations for creating Micro Transit VeRead More...

LSVs in Communities

ETA — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:04:26 +0100

Low Speed Vehicles for your Community

1. What is a Low Speed Vehicle? Any four-wheeled electric vehicle capable of achieving a top speed between 20 and 25 mph. Low- speed Vehicles must comply with the safety standards (such as seat belts, turning signals, mirrors, licensed drivers, etc) in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, sections 571.500 and Florida Statutes 320.01 and 316.2122 and be licensed as required undeRead More...

New College of Florida Becomes More Eco Friendly

ETA — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100

April 1, 2010) – Eco-crusader Jono Miller doesn’t wear a cape, but that’s not stopping him from undertaking one of the most innovative and potentially far-reaching research projects in Southwest Florida to reduce greenhouse gas emissions contributing to global warming. The environmentalist and longtime New College of Florida staff member has turned his attention to the College’s 114-acre campus on Sarasota’s bayfront to recommend ways to reduce itsRead More...

SunRay Solar Top Tax Credits

ETA — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Convert Your Cart or Fleet into Solar-Electric Vehicles

Federal tax credits are available for up to 30% of the solar system if you qualify. This includes the solar panel and batteries. Total savings may be higher depending on additional allowances provided by some states. Be sure to check with your state for additional tax credits. Information obtained from the IRS website and the Data base of state incentives for renewables and efficiency.

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