Papers by Charles Hostovsky
Green Technology: An A-to-Z Guide, 2011
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Journal of Planning Education and Research, 2006
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The belief that consumer demand for “environmentally friendly” products and services will encoura... more The belief that consumer demand for “environmentally friendly” products and services will encourage industry to perform in a more sustainable manner has been much touted by both government and industry alike. The strategy is simple: place eco-labels and/or eco-symbols on products deemed environmentally superior to their counterparts in order to allow consumers to make more environmentally conscious purchasing decisions. Consumers face a growing selection of adverting and labeling encouraging them to buy products or service that claim to reduce their personal ecological footprint. Eco-labels and eco-symbols can be found on a plethora of products, with certain retailers claiming exclusive use of their own copywrites or trademarks. However, upon closer scrutiny it is clear that many eco-labeling schemes have more to do with green-washing than bona fide environmental protection.
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Although hybrid/electric vehicles (HEV) make up only a small portion of the market (approximately... more Although hybrid/electric vehicles (HEV) make up only a small portion of the market (approximately 5 percent), sales have been steadily increasing. J. D. Power predicts U.S. hybrid sales will triple between 2008 and 2015. In Canada, sales of hybrids tripled from
2004 to 2006. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) points out that while HEVs have a
long history in the automobile and motorcycle niche market, their recent popularity is the
result of advances in electric-drive technologies that have enabled the major automakers
to mass produce these vehicles by integrating internal combustion engines (ICE) with
standardized batteries and electric motors.
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Environmental sustainability is derived from the
term “sustainable development,” coined by the
... more Environmental sustainability is derived from the
term “sustainable development,” coined by the
World Commission on Environment and Development
or the ▶Brundtland Commission
(WCED, 1987). The commission said that ▶sustainable
development is “development that meets
the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs.” Environmental sustainability emphasizes
retaining and protecting environmental resources
and the resilience of ecosystems.
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The Six Nations of the Grand River Indian reservation is comprised of six separate nations of Hau... more The Six Nations of the Grand River Indian reservation is comprised of six separate nations of Haudenosaunee people (commonly but mistakenly referred to as Iroquois) and is the largest reserve by population in Canada. The word Haudenosaunee translates to “People of the Longhouse” and includes Seneca, Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida and Tuscarora nations.
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Transportation Research Record, 2004
Focus group sessions were held with rural freeway commuters who use Highway 403 from Brantford to... more Focus group sessions were held with rural freeway commuters who use Highway 403 from Brantford to Hamilton, Canada, to identify the char-acteristics of their trip that helped determine their view of the quality of service for the trip. The results from that analysis were then compared with ...
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Transportation Research Record, 2003
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Papers by Charles Hostovsky
2004 to 2006. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) points out that while HEVs have a
long history in the automobile and motorcycle niche market, their recent popularity is the
result of advances in electric-drive technologies that have enabled the major automakers
to mass produce these vehicles by integrating internal combustion engines (ICE) with
standardized batteries and electric motors.
term “sustainable development,” coined by the
World Commission on Environment and Development
or the ▶Brundtland Commission
(WCED, 1987). The commission said that ▶sustainable
development is “development that meets
the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs.” Environmental sustainability emphasizes
retaining and protecting environmental resources
and the resilience of ecosystems.
2004 to 2006. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) points out that while HEVs have a
long history in the automobile and motorcycle niche market, their recent popularity is the
result of advances in electric-drive technologies that have enabled the major automakers
to mass produce these vehicles by integrating internal combustion engines (ICE) with
standardized batteries and electric motors.
term “sustainable development,” coined by the
World Commission on Environment and Development
or the ▶Brundtland Commission
(WCED, 1987). The commission said that ▶sustainable
development is “development that meets
the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs.” Environmental sustainability emphasizes
retaining and protecting environmental resources
and the resilience of ecosystems.