Comments on: Abu Dhabi's Solid Gold "Biofuel" Mercedes Another Dubious "Green" Development http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/ A sustainable news site on the Middle East Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:20:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Indoor Ski Slopes from Ski Dubai Goes Carbon Neutral in Spain | Green Prophet http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-29739 Indoor Ski Slopes from Ski Dubai Goes Carbon Neutral in Spain | Green Prophet Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:23:41 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-29739 [...] Don’t Forget Ski Dubai’s Water Global Warming Message Gone Awry; A Water Park in DubaiAbu Dhabi’s White Gold Biofuel Mercedes; Another Dubious “Green” Development AKPC_IDS += "64101,"; __spr_config = { pid: '4ef1a3d5396cef53f100007b', title: 'Indoor Ski [...] [...] Don’t Forget Ski Dubai’s Water Global Warming Message Gone Awry; A Water Park in DubaiAbu Dhabi’s White Gold Biofuel Mercedes; Another Dubious “Green” Development AKPC_IDS += "64101,"; __spr_config = { pid: '4ef1a3d5396cef53f100007b', title: 'Indoor Ski [...]

]]> By: Top 10 Environmental Stories From the Middle East (2011) | Green Prophet http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-28184 Top 10 Environmental Stories From the Middle East (2011) | Green Prophet Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:44:23 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-28184 [...] 3. Abu Dhabi’s Solid Gold “Biofuel” Mercedes Another Dubious Green Development [...] [...] 3. Abu Dhabi’s Solid Gold “Biofuel” Mercedes Another Dubious Green Development [...]

]]> By: Ronni Ishaky http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-28162 Ronni Ishaky Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:37:59 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-28162 It's amazing that Arab people have such a hate for the west - that does take advantage of the poor - no argument there - but, what a waste. I don't car if that car is white gold sheet metal or just foiled. One day the exploitation that happens right in the backyard of poor Arab countries, by their very own, will come come back to bit them in the a$$. Disgusting. It’s amazing that Arab people have such a hate for the west – that does take advantage of the poor – no argument there – but, what a waste. I don’t car if that car is white gold sheet metal or just foiled. One day the exploitation that happens right in the backyard of poor Arab countries, by their very own, will come come back to bit them in the a$$. Disgusting.

]]> By: Coin-Covered Car “Recycles” Nearly $6,000 | Green Prophet http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-26801 Coin-Covered Car “Recycles” Nearly $6,000 | Green Prophet Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:11:03 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-26801 [...] fils, 5 fils and 1 fils coins at Al Ghandi Auto on Shaikh Zayed Road. Far less obnoxious than the solid gold Mercedes, the car will eventually become a museum [...] [...] fils, 5 fils and 1 fils coins at Al Ghandi Auto on Shaikh Zayed Road. Far less obnoxious than the solid gold Mercedes, the car will eventually become a museum [...]

]]> By: Dubai Airport Flash Mob Dance Will Make You Smile! | Green Prophet http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-25895 Dubai Airport Flash Mob Dance Will Make You Smile! | Green Prophet Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:09:38 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-25895 [...] sheikhs like Hamad, who carved his name into a beach so that it would be visible from space, and gold mercedes drivers, the Emiratis have a sense of adventure and humor. We hope that their willingness to hold a flash [...] [...] sheikhs like Hamad, who carved his name into a beach so that it would be visible from space, and gold mercedes drivers, the Emiratis have a sense of adventure and humor. We hope that their willingness to hold a flash [...]

]]> By: Khalid Nasser http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-21819 Khalid Nasser Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:48:28 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-21819 I actually live in the United Arab Emirates, and this picture has been around for quite a number of years. I recently had my wife's car “foiled” which means covering it with a thin shiny plastic covering which (apart from changing the colour) means that the underneath paint lasts longer, and you don't get paint chips and sand damage.This SLR looks “foiled”. There was a similar job in progress with a Rolls Royce just when my wife's car was being done.And as for the “biodiesel” comment – probably more urban legend. None of the filling stations in UAE sell biodiesel and it is only currently available by the tanker load imported from Europe.Oh, and Masdar is a fabulous project. Neutrally yours,Karl You are absolutely right Karl =) thanks for explaining that. I actually live in the United Arab Emirates, and this picture has been around for quite a number of years. I recently had my wife’s car “foiled” which means covering it with a thin shiny plastic covering which (apart from changing the colour) means that the underneath paint lasts longer, and you don’t get paint chips and sand damage.This SLR looks “foiled”. There was a similar job in progress with a Rolls Royce just when my wife’s car was being done.And as for the “biodiesel” comment – probably more urban legend. None of the filling stations in UAE sell biodiesel and it is only currently available by the tanker load imported from Europe.Oh, and Masdar is a fabulous project. Neutrally yours,Karl

You are absolutely right Karl =) thanks for explaining that.

]]> By: Khalid Nasser http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-21818 Khalid Nasser Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:45:22 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-21818 Hmmm actually its only foiled with chrome aluminium just like the black matte foils, and sometimes its just polish which in the greatest extent would cost US$ 10,000. ^_^ Hmmm actually its only foiled with chrome aluminium just like the black matte foils, and sometimes its just polish which in the greatest extent would cost US$ 10,000. ^_^

]]> By: Will GM’s Green Cadillac Sell in the UAE? | deliciouscars.com http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-20915 Will GM’s Green Cadillac Sell in the UAE? | deliciouscars.com Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:53:22 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-20915 [...] East &#1110&#1109 something w&#1077 l&#959&#957&#1077 t&#959 cover, including  such models a white gold Mercedes sports coupes running &#959n biofuel, &#1072nd a white gold  Bentley &#1109&#1072&#1110d t&#959 actually upstage th&#1077 gold Mercedes [...] [...] East &#1110&#1109 something w&#1077 l&#959&#957&#1077 t&#959 cover, including  such models a white gold Mercedes sports coupes running &#959n biofuel, &#1072nd a white gold  Bentley &#1109&#1072&#1110d t&#959 actually upstage th&#1077 gold Mercedes [...]

]]> By: HAMAD: Beach Graffiti Visible From Space | Green Prophet http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-20202 HAMAD: Beach Graffiti Visible From Space | Green Prophet Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:38:33 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-20202 [...] Abu Dhabi’s Solid Gold “Biofuel” Mercedes Another Dubious Green Development [...] [...] Abu Dhabi’s Solid Gold “Biofuel” Mercedes Another Dubious Green Development [...]

]]> By: The Green Sheikh Knows How To Treat A Lady | Green Prophet http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/03/white-gold-mercedes/#comment-17700 The Green Sheikh Knows How To Treat A Lady | Green Prophet Fri, 20 May 2011 04:31:18 +0000 http://www.greenprophet.com/?p=18004#comment-17700 [...] of them are local Emiratis,” he said, debunking the myth that all Emiratis drive fast (sometimes gold) cars and live a life of luxury. Asked to identify the greatest challenge facing his country, a slight [...] [...] of them are local Emiratis,” he said, debunking the myth that all Emiratis drive fast (sometimes gold) cars and live a life of luxury. Asked to identify the greatest challenge facing his country, a slight [...]

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