![A Carbon-Fiber Supercapacitor Trunk Lid For Better Fuel Economy [Note that it's practically weightless!]](https://i0.wp.com/www.greenoptimistic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Fullscreen-capture-10182013-20220-PM.bmp.jpg?resize=238%2C178&ssl=1 "Spiral Effect – Volvo Structural Batteries Increase Fuel Economy")
Ford S-Max Autonomous Driving Features – IFA Consumer Electronics Show
There has been a lot of focus on autonomous vehicles in the last few years, but development of the technology is complicated and expensive....
Bad Karma for Fisker: 16 Karma Hybrids on Fire After Sandy
Electrified vehicles have had some serious setbacks in public perception, including their limited range, excessive charging times, and higher up-front expenses. Another problem comes...
Gorilla Glass Windshield Could Improve Vehicle Fuel Economy – See How
Jeff Evenson, Corning Senior Vice President, says he expects that at least one high-end automaker to use Gorilla Glass in the next year, realizing...
How Early Autonomous Vehicle Adoption Could Save Thousands of Lives
The idea of autonomous vehicles is based on both the convenience and the potential to eliminate hazardous, fatal, and costly human errors. According to...
New Regulation in Japan Advancing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
While hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure seem to be an oddity outside Japan, the Japan Ministry of Economy is working hard to improve...
Automotive Emissions Reduction Could Save Billions, Germany Fears Change
Automakers really don't have much incentive to reduce emissions, at least not financially. Two main factors drive the development of automobiles with fewer emissions: legislation...
ARPA-E Funding Lightweight Materials for Greener Automobiles
The US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy has made funding available for many projects that could revolutionize energy,...
![Tesla Model S is Now [slightly] Easier to Finance](https://i0.wp.com/www.greenoptimistic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fullscreen-capture-582013-105258-AM.bmp.jpg?resize=180%2C135&ssl=1 "Tesla Model S Just Got Affordable: $580 a Month!")
Tesla Model S Just Got Affordable: $580 a Month!
Considering Tesla Motors is not for the faint-of-wallet, to be sure, but then, the Tesla Model S is a high-tech luxury vehicle.
The base Tesla...
Tesla Motors vs Top Gear, Appeal Turned Down
This may sound like old news, but back in December 2008, BBC's Top Gear test drove and released a scathing review and video of...
Toyota to Pay $1.1bln Settlement for Stuck Accelerator Lawsuit
In my mind, one thing that sets apart Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company from other automakers is their attention to detail and the general reliability...
