Category: Community Impact & Grassroots

Stories from the GreenTV newsroom with full coverage and featured images.

January 31, 2022

EV Transition Answer: Franchises?

Sheryll Poe, writes ““Clearly, consumers trust their local franchised dealers to meet their individual transportation needs, so this expansive retail network is perfectly positioned to assist customers with the transition to electric vehicles” says Matt Laughridge. Enjoy the NADA event video! And we hope to see Sheryll, Matt and you at the upcoming NADA show! Dealers are Investing in an EV FutureLaughridge said he has already committed to spending $160,000 in upgrades at his two dealerships to p

December 17, 2021

It’s a Family E-fair!

Elon Musk makes it sound like he does it all alone yet it takes a family to build a community. Watch as this family shows how it’s really done and how yours could be the next Tesla!And if you have no interest in getting in the business, let us show you what is behind the scenes in the driver seat of this amazing family! “Why we went from making a V16 gas engine with 8 carbs to electric conversion kits: watch the video to find out! Emi and Chris made a video that tells the story of Webb Motorwor

December 14, 2021

It’s Electric! An American Favorite!

It’s Electric and converted from an old gas Chevy S-10. Watch the video and read how Philip Sutton of Florida, USA did!Motor Netgain Warp 9 Series Wound DCdouble shaftDrivetrain5 speed manual w clutch & 3.73 rear end, OEM 15″ wheels Controller: Manzanita Micro Zilla 1000 ampwater cooled Batteries70 CALB/Sky energy CA180FI, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate all cells “Top Balanced” to .001 volt using PowerLab 8 battery tender = I do not use aBMS. I check all cells every 6 months, always within .1

December 4, 2021

College in Vermont Sets Green Pace

Sterling College in “Green Mountain State” Provided Example/By Declaring Climate Emergency, Taking Other Steps/But Most Other Higher Education Institutions Still Lag Far BehindPhoto courtesy Sterling College (VT)Each Wednesday, Sterling College students and faculty gather for a Community Meeting circle, as they did outside on this early-autumn day.By Alfred Robert Hogan Fourteen young climate activists asked in writing for United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres to declare a planet-wid

December 3, 2021

Cash Reward: Who can E-emulate this?

Working alongside Joe Biden for several decades on clean transportation, he is assuring billions for the millions of existing cars to become Greener. Now, who will do it Dr. Ludmilla Derrr and viewers?All it takes is (in this case) American ingenuity to convert existing vehicles to be cleaner and Greener. They don’t have to look or perform like a Tesla, they just need to be functional like the project above. And the company does not have to be American or Union made. The reward will go to the Ga

November 18, 2021

$600 Ford 150 Electric Conversion

Year 2009, the bet was on. Who could convert the 1988 Ford 150 for the lowest cost (minus battery which literally fluctuate! And yes, doable!Utilizing a pre-owned Forklift pump motor, a few fabricated parts and American, home grown genius.Video one explains a lot of what one person can do. Courtesy of http://www.toejo.com – Convert an old car into an electric vehicle. This is actually as easy as it sounds in the video. You might have most of the components already. If not someone local has it

November 2, 2021

Sail Green to COP26!

It was a long journey the first time when we caught Greta Thunberg coming to America. And now, TV host Betsy Rosenberg and her team are watching as the real Solutionaries step up from COP26!And now, hang on for a trip aboard the countdown to the Zero energy Green yacht that will be on the USA EV Tour of 2022 and beyond. Perhaps, the GreenTV Marine EV with Betsy, Alan and team will be visiting (and reviewing) Green Marinas all over the world! And many thanks to all who have supported Greta and Be

October 26, 2021

Time for Climate Change Vehicles!

In the event of a weather emergency, will your current vehicle rescue yourself and loved ones? Can it store energy, produce clean water and other necessities? If not, there are solutions.The family members at Auto Archives have designed and built unique vehicles for decades, each client needs are different yet also basically the same. Safety, reliability and utility. Yes, looks and styling are important yet the top is safety. Safety for their loved ones from pets to children to seniors. And the

October 26, 2021

G.E.- It’s Electric Green Energy Jobs!

“GE is an iconic American company. Pressure is on corporations like GE to invest in a green economy. Will GE reinvest in American manufacturing like never before, or will it disinvest in the communities that actually built it?” Carl Kinnebrew, IUE-CWAFew know that in 1917, electric vehicles reigned, and Thomas Edison charged them https://www.reliableplant.com/Read/26937/Electric-vehicles-Edison-chargedhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/oct/12/general-electric-campaign-us-green-j

October 25, 2021

Daily Greens Tip

Whether you are already vegan or just thinking about reducing your meat consumption, you should consider the impact on your budget. Do you know how much it costs to go vegan?Read More: https://www.billry.com/blog/cost-go-v… When more and more people are considering becoming vegetarian or vegan, it is important to think of the impact on your budget. If you are like most Americans, then grocery shopping is probably one of the top reasons you spend money. Therefore, changing your grocery list co

October 18, 2021

Economic Justice Action Party!

Join Marie Cote, Betsy Rosenberg and others because it’s important that all Americans are given the same #economic opportunity to thrive and succeed. To advance #EconomicJustice, we are partnering with 3 amazing #Bcorps – Beneficial State Bank, Bluestone Life and Sensiba San Filippo, LLP to host an Economic Justice Action Party – empowered by our #engagement platform. With every action you help support Kiva and Centro Community Partners, giving people life-changing loans. We’ll also be holding a

October 11, 2021

Recycled Car Show!

Cars shows are great examples of ingenuity, American pride and recycling cool vehicles. The recent Ocean City, Maryland car show had some great examples from heavy lead to light EV’s and caught on video!While most of the cars were high-performance and highly customized, there is one vehicle from West Virginia that was a show stopper and will be featured on GreenTV soon with Lady Lacy as host. And yes, it is electric, highly unique and much more to the “Volts-Wagen” than outside appearance. Stay