On Stolen Bikes and Gas
I usually write on the green news that show up everyday, but today I'm gonna do things differently. Today, I'll think about the importance...
Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Hurt Big Oil Stock Dividends, UCS Press Release Notes
Big oil companies count on our refusal to change when it comes to fuel-efficent vehicles. “Fuel efficient vehicles are wimpy” and “Fuel-efficient vehicles aren't...
VW Presents Its New Coupe Hybrid Concept at NAIAS in Detroit
2010 comes with no surprises anymore as it continues the trend imposed last year, when most of the manufacturers presented electric vehicles and hybrid or plug-in hybrids.
Electric Vehicle Sales “Disappointing…” to the Opposition
If you pay attention to some media outlets, and even the President of the United States, you might be led to believe that electric...
Nissan Leaf Sales Rising, Nissan Ramping Up Production to Meet It
Electric vehicle sales, this year, have far exceeded expectations, if last year's sales numbers were any indication. The Nissan Leaf has benefited from the...
BMW 5-Series Hybrid Only Meant for Chinese Roads, In Limited Numbers
The creation of a hybrid car by BMW and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings is probably less of a remorseful impulse than more of a general trend among the big automakers to be eco-friendly. China is currently one of the most polluting state in the world and this would explain why the new 50% combustion engine 50% electric motor prototype has only gone half way.
Former Tesla Part Owner Discreetly Uses Their Tech
So while Daimler Benz cashed out its remaining 4% in the Silicon Valley automaker, pocketing US$780M in the process, they had a trick up...
France to Make Net Improvements on Electric Car Infrastructure by 2015
The French government announced that it plans to spend €1.5 billion (about $2.2 billion) in the development of an infrastructure that will encourage the development of clean vehicle technology and battery manufacturing.
Obama Meets Automakers to Set New Fuel Efficiency Standards
Last week, US President Barack Obama unveiled a new deal with automakers regarding fuel economy standards. He said that the application of these standards will diminish the US dependence on foreign oil.
Electric Drive – Smart's New Electric Car Has Been Officially Unveiled
Smart has recently unveiled its new electric car that, according to the company, will come on the market by the end of October. For the beginning, only 250 units will be produced in the U.S. at Fairfield County.