Amtrak Upgrading to Siemens’ High-Efficiency Electric Locomotives
When train locomotives made the switch from diesel to electric, especially commuter lines, Amtrak was able to provide cleaner transportation.
Of course, the almighty dollar...
Tesla Motors Outweighs Fiat in NASDAQ Value
The rest of the automobile market may be saying that Tesla Motors is punching far beyond its weight, but what do you do with...
Porsche Lays Out Its All-Hybrid-Vehicle Future
While some automakers have been content to offer just a couple of hybrid vehicles, Porsche is planning something a whole lot more intensive.
Subaru, for...
Chevy Cruze Turbo Diesel Fuel Economy Rated at 46MPG
Perhaps you may know the Chevy Volt for being a remarkably fuel-conscious vehicle. Engineers at General Motors have produced a remarkable diesel-powered vehicle with...
Battery Swapping May Soon Be Implemented by Tesla Motors
As usual, it all started with a tweet from Elon Musk saying "There is a way for the Tesla Model S to be recharged...
Nissan and Renault Electric Vehicles Selling Better Than Most, Still Won’t Hit Targets
It seems that Nissan and Renault's electric vehicle sales are doing pretty well, but have they set themselves up for disappointment?
It's easy to be...
Tesla Model S Outselling Other Luxury Vehicles
It's all good news for Tesla Motors these days. Production of the Tesla Model S is in full swing, stock prices are trending upwards...
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Volvo’s New Engines Big on Fuel Economy AND Performance
This fall, Volvo will unveil a new line of engines that offer better fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
As concerns over vehicle emissions continue to...
Terrafugia’s TF-X is World’s First Flying Hybrid Car
As if putting their very first flying car through its paces was not enough, Terrafugia have recently revealed plans to build a hybrid flying...
China’s Turbocharged Future Will Reduce Vehicle Emissions
The main way to reduce vehicle emissions is to reduce fuel consumption. Typically, reducing fuel consumption requires reducing engine size and power, which isn't...
