Mazda Expanding Alternative Fuels Lineup, But Not for US, Tokyo Motor Show
Since the introduction of SKYACTIV technologies, Mazda hasn't slowed down in developing more powerful, and more efficient powertrains, such as their alternative fuels lineup...
Terra Motors’ Electric Three-Wheeler Tuk Tuk Seeks Investors on Indiegogo
One thing that everyone, who has visited any part of Southeast Asia, remembers is the Tuk Tuk. This incredible mode of transportation in the...
VL Destino: The Fisker-Karma-Inspired Car Backed by Bob Lutz
Except for its toothy grin, the Fisker Karma is one of the sexier vehicles out there. Its extended-range electric vehicle drivetrain makes it...
BMW i5 Could Contend with Tesla Model S?
The Tesla Model S is, by far, the most well-equipped and capable electric vehicle on the road today, which leaves other contenders, such as...
Elon Musk Could “Teslify” Bond Movie Submarine, “Wet Nellie”
Elon Musk has got to be the definition of cool, whose projects have included PayPal, SpaceX, SolarCity, and Tesla Motors, of course. His next...
Batpod-Like Electric Bike for Sale on eBay
Are you a fan of motorbikes? Or green technology? Or superheros? How about all of the above? If the fourth option is the one...
Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Disguise from HEVO Power
Most commonly, the way we find electric vehicle charging stations are the traditional post-and-plug type in an electric vehicle parking space.
With this type...
Fisker Automotive’s DOE Loan Bought by Hong Kong Investor, Richard Li
It seems that Fisker Automotive just might get that second chance it's been needing since it stopped making cars over a year ago and...
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Spiral Effect – Volvo Structural Batteries Increase Fuel Economy
Better than eighteen months ago, Volvo Car Group started a project that was meant to start a spiral of increasing fuel economy, starting with...
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Given to Research That Could Improve Fuel Economy
With vehicle emissions standards becoming more and more stringent, automakers are focusing on improving the fuel economy of their fleets.
The internal combustion engine has...
