Toyota is the undisputed leader in the hybrid vehicle market, accounting for some 75% of all hybrid vehicles sold on the planet, and is constantly improving its technology.
One example of this, reflected in the Toyota Prius alone, is the...
As automakers strive to improve the fuel economy of the vehicle fleet, a number of methods, from more-efficient powertrains to lightweight materials, have been applied.
Lightweight vehicle construction materials, such as aluminum, magnesium, and CFRP (carbon-fiber reinforced plastic), help to...
Autonomous vehicles basically drive themselves, so does the “driver” (owner? rider? passenger? transportee?) need to stay awake after assigning the destination?
There are truly a lot of questions to be answered when it comes to autonomous vehicles. If your autonomous...
For many drivers of conventional vehicles, the thought of limited range and long charging times makes them shy away from electric vehicles.
Of course, if you really take the time to consider how many miles are driven each day, then...
Rebuild by Design, the competition that could only be described as one of a kind, finally announced the winners after one year of hard work. The six incredible project proposals that showed to be most effective and innovative, provided concrete ideas...
It is incredible that in a space of just a few years the innovations in the field of renewable energy have reached unbelievable heights. We are finally at a stage where instead of talking about scientific discoveries that "could one...
Earlier this week, the US Commerce Department announced that companies importing solar panels from China will have to pay enormous duties. This decision puts an end to what has felt like an ever-lasting dispute led by US solar panel manufacturers,...
Deforestation is a problem known for years. We all have heard or read at least one story of people across South America and Africa cutting trees without permission and control in order to turn the area into either agricultural land...
While hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure seem to be an oddity outside Japan, the Japan Ministry of Economy is working hard to improve its chances.
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCV), like electric vehicles (EV), produce no emissions on their...
One of the main factors that affects automobile fuel economy and emissions is aerodynamic drag. In a recent test between four fuel-efficient cars, the Tesla Model S beat them all.
Automobile design changes drastically, depending on which ear you look...
