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Coffee_car
by Corey Mack on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:29 AM

Yes, a car that runs on coffee. It's not cheap, it's not efficient, and the looks are more Susan Boyle than Beyonce Knowles. But it is definitely cool. The vehicle, called the Car-puccino, is based on a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco that… Read More »

Obama_emissions
by Corey Mack on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 12:06 AM

Though some believe change reached the United States on November 4th, 2008, there is now reason to believe that change reached our shores on January 29th, 2010. Lost in the hubbub and rhetoric following the President's "State of… Read More »

Hondafuelcellstation
by Zeid Nasser on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:07 PM

Honda begins operation of their next generation solar hydrogen station prototype at the Los Angeles Center of Honda R&D Americas.   Designed to fit into a garage, the station has reduced in size while producing enough hydrogen… Read More »

Suicidal_pond_scum_1
by Corey Mack on Sunday, December 20, 2009 1:24 PM

Researchers at Arizona State University have knocked down a huge barrier when it comes to sustainable biofuel sources. Currently, the biggest obstacle facing biofuels is harvesting them in a way that neither destroys the fuel, creates… Read More »

Copenhagen_wheel
by Corey Mack on Sunday, December 20, 2009 10:50 AM

Though 2009 Copenhagen 15 conference has been fraught with controversy, not all news and developments out this conference has been bad. In a story that was overlooked by pretty much everyone, MIT unveiled a radical new concept that may… Read More »

New_york_solar_charging_station
by Corey Mack on Sunday, December 20, 2009 9:17 AM

Those you who have ever had the opportunity to visit New York City, already know that gas stations are few and far between. So what about the the few of you that are ahead of the curve and own an electric vehicle? Where do you charge… Read More »

Designline_nyc_bus
by Patrick Kelsey on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 3:20 PM

Mass transit has long been a cheap and effective means of transportation in densely populated areas. Still, I don't see how people can enjoy sitting on a crowded and obnoxiously loud bus that spews putrid diesel fumes down the street.… Read More »

2011_mazda_miata
by Martin M. Ofalt Jr. on Monday, December 14, 2009 5:39 PM

That's Mazda's claim about the 2011 Mazda Miata. The engine is code-named "Sky-G", and is a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine. The specifics are not known yet about the engine, nor how it is speculated to achieve 70 mpg, however it… Read More »

Toyota
by Danny McCormick on Tuesday, December 08, 2009 12:00 AM

The acclaimed Toyota MR-2, on a hiatus since 2005, may return to the US market. Although there has been no official statement from Toyota concerning the revival of the mid-engine coupe, rumors are circulating that the new MR-2 will be… Read More »

Sheryl-crow-ford-jay-leno
by Zeid Nasser on Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:37 AM

Sheryl Crow was on The Jay Leno Show taking Ford's Green Car Challenge and discussed how automakers are now realizing they can make electric cars "cool, sexy, upscale and chic." Crow was the first Rock music artist to take the… Read More »

Tesla-california
by Zeid Nasser on Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:11 AM

Tesla could be putting the factory of their next-generation Model S right in California after this weeks approval by the City Council in Downey. The city is located 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and the proposed site used to be a… Read More »

Solar_parking_lot
by Corey Mack on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:19 PM

We've all heard of parking lots that charge cars while they wait out in the sun to be driven, now here's an inverse take on that concept. Since people's cars spend more time parked than they are actually driven, why not harnest some… Read More »