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Music
Electronicification Roadmap...
Should Indy be an 'electronic ecosystm?' Share your thoughts here
More than a dozen business leaders—including Carlos Ghosn, President & CEO of Nissan Motor Company; David W. Crane, President & CEO of NRG Energy, Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President & CEO of FedEx Corporation; and Reuben Munger, Chairman of Anderson IN based, Bright Automotive, Inc.—came together today to form the Electrification Coalition.
The Coalition is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization committed to promoting policies and actions that will facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles on a mass scale in order to combat the economic, environmental, and national security vulnerabilities caused by our nation’s dependence on petroleum.
As its first official act, the Coalition today released the Electrification Roadmap¸ a sweeping report detailing the dangers of oil dependence, explaining the benefits of electrification, describing the challenges facing electric cars, and providing specific policy proposals to overcome those challenges. PRTM, a global management consulting firm, provided market analysis and technical input for the Roadmap, including detailed modeling on vehicle costs.
Among its many policy recommendations, the Roadmap proposes the creation of electrification 'ecosystems,' geographic areas in which all of the elements of an electrified transportation system are deployed, thus providing a crucial first step toward moving electrification beyond a niche product into a dominant, compelling, and ubiquitous concept. Download the Electronification Roadmap here
Should Indy be an 'electronic ecosystm?' Share your thoughts here
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Blog Posts
Trick To Getting Responses on SI: Mention Colts
Does other content on SI generate this much interest? I suppose we might all day tell our grandkids about "that game".
Posted by Jon D. Speer on November 16, 2009 at 1:50pm — 4 Comments
How Kiva.org is Improving The World By Using Social Media
Posted by Paul Waltz on November 13, 2009 at 10:00am
The Future of the Web - What Does It Mean For Your Business?
Posted by Bjorn Carlson on November 13, 2009 at 4:07pm — 1 Comment
Passing of a friend
We’ll miss our friend Rich, for certain.
Our prayers, thoughts and condolences go out to his wife Chris, the… Continue
Posted by Ron Brumbarger on November 13, 2009 at 10:02am
Global Music mix
Photo by Don Alney
We're tired of the same old music here at Passionati. We don't listen to commercial radio. We like unique music, artists with a point of view, out riders, mavericks (the real kind), and we love music tha
… ContinuePosted by Duncan Alney on November 13, 2009 at 12:30am — 1 Comment
Paul Poteet's Gotta Eat
I've learned plenty of things this year (not that there's anything wrong with it) and one of the most striking is the power of New Media. And not just in some abstract, isn't-this-cool-sense. I started posting random jokes, links, and forecasts on Facebook and Twitter. Now I have a creative outlet that allows me to directly… Continue Posted by Paul Poteet on November 11, 2009 at 9:30pm — 10 Comments
Anticipate the ‘Next Needs’ of the Market
Here’s how he did it: Mike has owned a company in the satellite TV industry for over 25 years. Three years ago, a major provider of satellite TV was about to lose their ability to broadcast a certain group of television stations signals. Mike heard this news and actively thought about what he could do to solve… Continue
Posted by Jamar Cobb-Dennard on November 12, 2009 at 9:48am
130 Million Are Being Influenced Online. Are you There?
At the beginning of the report Razorfish states:
65% of consumers report having had a digital experience that either posit… Continue
Posted by Kyle Lacy on November 11, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments
The big dogs start chasing the WiFi stick
Yahoo’s plan is centered on Times Square, a major hub for millions of New Yorkers and visitors of The Big Apple. Free WiFi access will be given in that area until next year and it’s a great way to reach people while they are out and about. It’s like a Ho… Continue
Posted by Henry Kurkowski on November 11, 2009 at 9:30am
Making Time For Squirrel
I know it’s not just me. I know there are plenty of folks out there who are easily distracted. One moment you’re focused on a task, then all of the sudden, “SQUIRREL!” If you’ve seen the Disney film,… Continue
Posted by Mack Earnhardt on November 10, 2009 at 1:06pm — 3 Comments
Events
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Baby Sign Language Class ----- Indianapolis area
November 6, 2009 at 9:30am to December 18, 2009 at 10:15am – Family of Christ Lutheran School
November 16
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2nd Anniversary CELEBRATION
November 16, 2009 at 11am to November 20, 2009 at 4:30pm – TATA CUBAN CAFE
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Attract Prospects Then Close Them
November 17, 2009 from 8:30am to 11:30am – Lushin Training Headquarters
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So You Want to be a Nonprofit Consultant?
November 17, 2009 from 12pm to 1:30pm – Leadership Ventures
November 18
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South Indianapolis Community Networking Event
November 18, 2009 from 9:30am to 11am – Rosegate Senior Living Community
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Will you be starting a new company in 2010? 12 Replies
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Should Indy be an Electronification ecosystem? 2 Replies
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Amazing Opportunity for Indiana's Children
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Colts confessions: Were you awake or asleep at the end? 108 Replies
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Can ALL businesses create that "we are different" marketing angle? 4 Replies
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At what age are we no longer cool? 46 Replies
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