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1000 miles on a tank of gas
The U.K. government wants a "green" family car … one that goes 1000 miles on a tank of fuel and pollutes at half the rate. Britain's DOT has dedicated £10 (US$ 16m) towards building a demo model, and it wants it soon. More »
Ford-Alcan deal to expand use of aluminum
A landmark, multi-year deal signed by Ford and Alcan Aluminium Limited for the supply of aluminum will support the expanded use of this metal in the production of safe, more fuel-efficient cars and trucks. More »
Gee Whiz it's the G-Wiz
London gives the electric car a boost with toll exemptions and free parking More »
Could Electric Cars lose momentum?
Electric Vehicles have been around for a number of years now, with varying levels of success, but there has yet to be a car that successfully appeals to the mass market. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV hopes to change all that. The iMiEV is a four-seater, bubble-shaped car which has become the first mass-market electric vehicle to go on sale in Japan. More »
Replaceable batteries in electric cars
Recharging batteries that run electric vehicles takes time, so some firms are proposing quick switch batteries that you can swap in few minutes. More »