admin on April 13th, 2009

"Eleanor" is taller than earlier solar-powered vehicles built by MIT students, allowing a much more comfortable upright seating position for the driver.MIT students scientists are putting the finish touches to Eleanor, one of the most advanced solar cars yet designed — hitting speeds of 80 mph and driving up to 200 miles in the pitch dark .

admin on April 13th, 2009

General Motors and Segway join forces to develop a new battery-powered vehicle designed for urban travel. TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to General Motors’ Larry Burns about the new vehicle.  (Today Show)A solution to the world’s urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four, according to executives for General Motors Corp. and Segway Inc.

admin on April 13th, 2009

The Honda Insight's dashboard offers several ways to monitor fuel economy.Watch out, Toyota Prius. Honda’s new hybrid has aerodynamic styling like yours but costs less, offers video game-like “scoring” for fuel-thrifty driving and is arguably a more fun ride.

admin on April 13th, 2009

An engineer from Detroit Electric shows a prototype of Proton Electric car at the Proton test circuit in Shah Alam, Malaysia, last September.Malaysia’s national car maker Proton and a Dutch company signed a $555 million deal Monday to make zero emission electric cars that they said would be more powerful than any existing model.

admin on April 13th, 2009

The prototype Tesla Model S all-electric 5-door sedan is unveiled in Hawthorne, Calif., on Thursday.With a grin and a theatrical flourish, the chief designer of Tesla Motors unveiled Thursday what the fledgling automaker hopes will be the family friendly, mid-sized sedan of the future.

admin on April 13th, 2009

"Eleanor" is taller than earlier solar-powered vehicles built by MIT students, allowing a much more comfortable upright seating position for the driver.MIT students scientists are putting the finish touches to Eleanor, one of the most advanced solar cars yet designed — hitting speeds of 80 mph and driving up to 200 miles in the pitch dark .

admin on April 13th, 2009

With the 2010 version of the Prius set for release and gas prices low, is there still a market for hybrids? CNBC’s Phil LeBeau talks to Toyota's Bob Carter. (CNBC)Toyota’s Prius, the long-reigning hybrid king, faces its toughest competition yet in the Honda Insight hybrid.

admin on April 13th, 2009

General Motors and Segway join forces to develop a new battery-powered vehicle designed for urban travel. TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to General Motors’ Larry Burns about the new vehicle.  (Today Show)A solution to the world’s urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four, according to executives for General Motors Corp. and Segway Inc.

admin on April 13th, 2009

"Eleanor" is taller than earlier solar-powered vehicles built by MIT students, allowing a much more comfortable upright seating position for the driver.MIT students scientists are putting the finish touches to Eleanor, one of the most advanced solar cars yet designed — hitting speeds of 80 mph and driving up to 200 miles in the pitch dark .

admin on April 13th, 2009

Drivers willing to turn braking and acceleration over to a computer could save nearly 25 percent on their annual gas bills, say the British developers of an advanced new cruise control system.

admin on April 13th, 2009

General Motors and Segway join forces to develop a new battery-powered vehicle designed for urban travel. TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to General Motors’ Larry Burns about the new vehicle.  (Today Show)A solution to the world’s urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels not four, according to executives for General Motors Corp. and Segway Inc.

admin on April 13th, 2009

The Honda Insight's dashboard offers several ways to monitor fuel economy.Watch out, Toyota Prius. Honda’s new hybrid has aerodynamic styling like yours but costs less, offers video game-like “scoring” for fuel-thrifty driving and is arguably a more fun ride.

admin on April 13th, 2009

An all-electric ATV production prototype is put through the motions at the test track in Ashland, Ore., used by Barefoot Motors, LLC.A few small companies expect organic farmers and vineyard growers will pay a premium to gather cattle and spray vines without the carbon footprint of a gas vehicle.

admin on April 13th, 2009

The Honda Insight's dashboard offers several ways to monitor fuel economy.Watch out, Toyota Prius. Honda’s new hybrid has aerodynamic styling like yours but costs less, offers video game-like “scoring” for fuel-thrifty driving and is arguably a more fun ride.

admin on April 13th, 2009

An engineer from Detroit Electric shows a prototype of Proton Electric car at the Proton test circuit in Shah Alam, Malaysia, last September.Malaysia’s national car maker Proton and a Dutch company signed a $555 million deal Monday to make zero emission electric cars that they said would be more powerful than any existing model.

admin on April 13th, 2009

Texas leads the nation in wind power, and now a group advocating for solar energy is pushing for the state to tap into its sunshine.

admin on April 13th, 2009

Honda said it has already received 18,000 orders for the new version of the Insight.Honda says its new Insight hybrid will be priced under $20,000 when it goes on sale in the U.S., as the Japanese automaker takes aim at eco-friendly bargain shoppers.

admin on April 13th, 2009

An engineer from Detroit Electric shows a prototype of Proton Electric car at the Proton test circuit in Shah Alam, Malaysia, last September.Malaysia’s national car maker Proton and a Dutch company signed a $555 million deal Monday to make zero emission electric cars that they said would be more powerful than any existing model.

admin on April 13th, 2009

The prototype Tesla Model S all-electric 5-door sedan is unveiled in Hawthorne, Calif., on Thursday.With a grin and a theatrical flourish, the chief designer of Tesla Motors unveiled Thursday what the fledgling automaker hopes will be the family friendly, mid-sized sedan of the future.

admin on April 13th, 2009

With the 2010 version of the Prius set for release and gas prices low, is there still a market for hybrids? CNBC’s Phil LeBeau talks to Toyota's Bob Carter. (CNBC)Toyota’s Prius, the long-reigning hybrid king, faces its toughest competition yet in the Honda Insight hybrid.