Entries tagged Cars

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. 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 »

   Related topics:

   • Electric Cars,
   • Cars

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 »

   Related topics:

   • Electric Cars,
   • Cars

7. Clean your car without toxics or water

   By Kastle Waserman Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 2:06pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   Cheaper than the car wash and kinder to your water bill, the Eco Touch spray will shine your car without harming the environment. Read full post »

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   • Cleaning,
   • Reviews,
   • Pollution,
   • Cars,
   • Water

8. Edmunds holds "Gas Sipper Smackdown"

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Alex Nunez Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 12:44pm PDT for forecastearth

   

   Car experts pit fuel-efficient cars against the Prius to see what really comes out on top. Read full post »

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   • Oil and Gas,
   • Cars,
   • Commuting

9. Tesla making a $30k EV for the rest of us

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Aug 5, 2008 8:24am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Sometime in the hopefully near future, hot-rod EV maker Tesla will release 200,000 affordable electric cars. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Electric Cars,
   • Cars,
   • Commuting

10. Road-testing the Saturn Sky all-electric prototype

    By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Aug 4, 2008 8:21am PDT for ecogeek

    

    Ohio-based Advanced Mechanical Products shares video of its converted Saturn EV with a 150-mile charge. Read full post »

    Related topics:

    • Electric Cars,
    • Cars,
    • Video,
    • Concept Cars