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Ford Escape Hybrid
Restyled for 2008, the Ford Escape Hybrid is a four-door, five-passenger sport-utility available in Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and intelligent full-time four wheel drive (4WD). Gets between 27-mpg and 34-mpg.Honda Accord Hybrid
The Honda Accord Hybrid is a four-door, five-passenger sedan, with standard 3.0-liter, V6, 253-horsepower, hybrid engine. Gets up to 35-mpg on the highway.Honda Civic Hybrid

This hybrid has an engine that achieves 40-mpg in the city and 45-mpg on the highway, and saves gas by de-activating cylinders when they are not needed.Honda Insight Hybrid
Although new models of the original Insight, the first hybrid vehicle released in American, are no longer being produced, Honda has announced that it will begin producing a new $18,500 version in 2009.Lexus RX400h Hybrid
This luxury sport utility comes with a standard 3.3-liter, V6, 268-horsepower, hybrid engine that gets 27-mpg (city) and 24-mpg (highway). Get better mileage with the All Wheel Drive (AWD) version.Mercury Mariner Hybrid
With the ability to stay in electric mode longer than most of its competitors, the Mercury Mariner comes with 2.3-liter, I4, 153-horsepower engine. Gets 20-mpg in the city, 26-mpg on the highway.Toyota Camry Hybrid
As popular as the original Camry, the Toyota Camry Hybrid been comes equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 192-horsepower, and can reach 33-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway.Toyota Highlander Hybrid
The most popular hybrid SUV, the Toyota Highlander comes with a standard 3.3-liter, V6, 270-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 27-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway.Toyota Prius
The granddaddy of hybrid cars, the Toyota Prius has remained the top-selling hybrid vehicle. Has a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 110-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 48-mpg in the city and 45-mpg on the highway.
Allow employees to telecommute
Apple ichat videoconferencing
Current Apple computers come with a camera pre-installed and, as long as you have .Mac account (which costs $99), videoconferencing using iChat is free—and very easy to use.Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD monitor
Spend less by getting this LCD monitor with built-in speakers (perfect for teleconference meetings). This monitor is ENERGY STAR and RoHS (low-toxicity) compliant.SIIG MobileCam Light Pro
Pick this webcam to get a home office set up the eco-friendly way. This lightweight, hi-res device comes with a built-in microphone and is RoHS compliant (meaning it's made with fewer eco-unfriendly heavy metals).Sony VAIO Notebooks
Sony VAIO notebooks are configurable with a variety of processors, graphics options, screen sizes, and wireless features.Vtech IS6110 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone
Get fully equipped with this RoHS and ENERGY STAR compliant phone. It'll let you text and talk (has a full QWERTY keyboard) and comes with free internet messaging services.
Carpool instead of driving solo
2Plus Commuter Register (Connecticut)
2Plus Commuter Register provides listings of car- and van-pools as well as transit routes and schedules, and park and ride lots.AlterNetRides
AlterNet Rides provides a nationwide rideshare solution matching individuals looking for carpooling partners.Carpool World
CarpoolWorld uses precise latitude and longitude coordinates to find best matches for commuters.Carpool.ca (Canada)
Carpool.ca helps Canadian commuters link up based on user-defined proximity, personal preferences, and time of commute.CarpoolConnect
CarpoolConnect helps people match up based on similar commutes in the US and in Canada.CarpoolMatchNW (Oregon)
CarpoolMatchNW is an Oregon-based ride-matching service.CarpoolTool (Canada)
CarpoolTool provides ride-matching services for anyone in Canada.Craigslist Ride Share Board
Craigslist provides a rideshare section for some cities.eRideshare
eRideShare connects commuters or travelers going the same way.Facebook Carpool application
Facebook Carpool application makes sharing a ride safer and easier by allowing Facebook members to find rides. To use this feature, you must sign up for Facebook, then do a search for ‘carpool’ to find the application.RideNow! (Bay Area, CA)
RideNow! is another instant-match service encouraging solo drivers to carpool.RideshareOnline (Idaho, Washington)
For those who live in Washington state or Idaho, RideshareOnline.com offers two services which require separate registration. They help those who want to carpool or vanpool to work. And they also help you locate others who want to ride together to an event such as a game, festival or concert.
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