Transportation

1. All new cars will be hybrids by 2020

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:30am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Believe it or not, a new report from auto industry insiders concludes that gas-only vehicles are on the way out. The report also says hydrogen won't be a big player. Read full post »

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   • Business,
   • Hybrids,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Cars,
   • Hydrogen

2. Smart Cars gather on Lombard Street

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:54pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   See 133 Smart ForTwos packed on the famously twisty street in San Francisco. Read full post »

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   • San Francisco,
   • Cars,
   • Commuting

3. Mass transit gaining ground in greenness

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:12am PDT for ecogeek

   

   With gas prices having not a chance of coming down, mass transit is gaining ground in popularity. Trains are getting major overhauls. Read full post »

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   • Commuting

4. Mass transit gaining ground in greenness

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:12am PDT for ecogeek

   

   With gas prices having not a chance of coming down, mass transit is gaining ground in popularity. Kinda of an obvious reaction, since trains have all sorts of one-upsmajor rehauls of designs, others are looking at more immediate solutions that don’t requi Read full post »

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   • Commuting

5. New teaser shots of the production Chevy Volt

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:11pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   GM just released a couple new images production Volt's design. Get a clear look at the front corner and the first ever look at the rear. Read full post »

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   • Electric Cars,
   • Cars

6. Top 20 energy solutions from you

   By Sheryl Canter Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:47am PDT for climate411

   Blog readers tell how they're coping with high oil prices. From biking and carpooling to a DIY electric car conversion, people are getting creative while ditching the SUV. Read full post »

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   • Biking,
   • Electric Cars,
   • Carpooling,
   • Tips,
   • Economics,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Commuting

7. Making hybrids go vroom

   By Peg Fong Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:21pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Stanford researchers and Lotus automakers create options to make hybrid cars more noisy and noticeable to blind pedestrians. Read full post »

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   • Safety,
   • Hybrids

8. Eco-friendly cars for the cheapskate

   By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 5:43pm PDT for huddlergreenhome

   

   Hybrid cars are expensive, and they still use gas. But biodiesel -- especially when made from used vegetable oil -- has low emissions and is practically free. Converting a diesel engine isn't that hard. Read full post »

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   • How-To,
   • Recycling,
   • Tips,
   • Biofuels,
   • Cars,
   • Commuting

9. Nissan ECO Pedal stops lead-foot driving

   By Peg Fong Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 1:41pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   A counter push-back control mechanism and a dashboard indicator on new cars will improve fuel efficiency by 5-10%. Read full post »

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   • Electronics,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Cars,
   • Commuting

10. Yuasa and Mitsubishi want more batteries

    By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 12:08pm PDT for ecogeek

    

    Mitsubishi is confident that its electric vehicle is going to be a hit, so the company and its partner are building a huge, new li-ion battery plant. Read full post »

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    • Electric Cars,
    • Cars