As the Detroit News reports, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Rep. is pushing the EPA and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to unearth all e-mails between them and Detroit’s Big Three automakers made during negotiations, arguing that the agreement made months ago was “negotiated in secret, outside the scope of law, with potentially significant negative impacts for consumers.” mpg by 2025, was slated to begin this month. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.). Darrell Issa (R-Calif.,) Will any of this change anything? Probably not. MORE >>

had a great wrap-up of the most relevant trends to emerge from CES for small businesses. Writes Brandon: “For business use, 4G on your smartphone or tablet means easier Internet back-ups, smooth video chats, and snappier Web viewing.”. With more varieties on the market, look for prices to drop, allowing more businesses to at least consider equipping techs with the devices. Nissan introduced it’s electric e-NV200 earlier this week in Detroit. Judging from the news coming out of Vegas, the show hasn’t disappointed. John Brandon at Inc. market. MORE >>

Business that focuses on helping those find their right shade of green. Green Goddess Musing about Sustainable Issues in a planet hell bent on being anything but. Both a skeptic and an optimist trying to reconcile what it means to live in our current climate - and that means more than the weather. womans worth in a mans field is all part of a days work. Greenwash/ Bullshit Free Zone. Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Martha, Martha, Martha KB Homes unvieled its new green home in the Martha Stewart Collection. Well maybe. The home is of course green on the inside and that is what matters. MORE >>

Business that focuses on helping those find their right shade of green. Green Goddess Musing about Sustainable Issues in a planet hell bent on being anything but. Both a skeptic and an optimist trying to reconcile what it means to live in our current climate - and that means more than the weather. womans worth in a mans field is all part of a days work. Greenwash/ Bullshit Free Zone. Wednesday, January 19, 2011 The Green Mom I received this from NursingSchools.Net It is advice for new and not so new moms on ways to green up your life. General Reduce, reuse, and recycle with these hacks. MORE >>

Fiat Ducato and Doblo Chrysler, for its part, will repurpose  two Fiat models to be branded under the Ram Trucks umbrella, according to Lisa Priddle with The Detroit News. In other news, Chrysler announced it would rebrand its Dodge Grand Caravan, a popular passenger model, as a cargo van suitable for business use. About Derek Korte Business journalist Derek Korte is a regular contributor to The SmartVan. Nissan Reach Isuzu partnered with Utilmaster Corp. to develop a walk-in commercial van, the Reach. Fleet managers can choose from two wheelbase options (134 in. MORE >>