Emissions Standards a Contentious Subject for EU Politicians
European Union politicians cannot seem to agree on emissions standards. In fact, many politicians are divided – some are anxious to enforce green standards...
30 MPG 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Has Some Calling “Bulls**t”
I've been reading up on the news, a little, and it seems odd that while some makers garner rave reviews when they release a...
Toyota Prius C is Greenest – Ford F-350 XL is Meanest
If you were to consider, what is the greenest form of transportation, that is, the least environmental impact, you might answer, “Sneakers.” That's not...
Hybrids – The Best-Selling Vehicles of 2012
Hybrid electric vehicles were once in the realm of Japanese automobile manufacturing, and the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius were the first...
Nissan Turning Over a New, and (Much) More Affordable, Leaf
One of the best ways to get people interested in a new technology is to make it more affordable. The latest in vehicle technology,...
Human Health Risks Associated with Diesel Fumes, EU to Slash Emissions
Diesel-powered vehicles are inherently more efficient and generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions, which is good news for those concerned about climate change. On the...
Bob Lutz on E-REV Technology – “I Should Have Started Bigger”
I'm not sure how to take this, really, but Bob Lutz isn't too impressed with the vehicles he pushed into production a couple years...
![An Automobile App Suite [Lexus Enform]](https://i0.wp.com/www.greenoptimistic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Fullscreen-capture-1142013-114350-AM.bmp.jpg?resize=180%2C135&ssl=1 "GM and Ford Announcing Open Platforms for In-Car App Development")
GM and Ford Announcing Open Platforms for In-Car App Development
Ford and General Motors are following the infotainment revolution and working to take the lead. Modern automakers are integrating more mobile apps into...
Could Aluminum Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle Industry?
Increasing fuel economy is no easy feat, considering that the main way to do so is to reduce engine size, and this means less...
Volkswagen Sees Electrification as the Path Forward
As the price of fuel continues to rise and emissions regulations become more stringent, automakers are scrambling to get their vehicles up to par....
