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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 »


Fuel cell vehicles are nearly here

Just a dozen challenges remain to solve before fuel cell-powered cars can be brought to the regular automotive consumer. More »


Flying car is down to earth

It looks like a small plane on the highway, but a new car is available that combines aerodynamics with lightweight composite technology, and a hybrid engine, and can achieve 300 mpg. More »


The Ultimate gas saver

Never mind hybrids. How about 3,145 miles per gallon? Really! More »


Oil hits $50--New engines save fuel

As oil passes the $50 per barrel mark, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles are not the only new technology for increasing fuel-efficiency when driving. Cylinder "Displacement on Demand" has arrived. More »


Top 10 fuel-efficient cars

As oil supplies dwindle, and gas prices rise, drivers are seeking more fuel efficient cars. Here is a list of 15 fuel efficient (and fun!) cars, from old-fashioned, to new diesel, to hybrid. More »


Please no gizmos

A survey of auto consumers shows they have little interest in new gizmos such as navigation and GPS. However, hybrids, sports cars, better safety features, and better fuel-efficiency topped their list of preferences. More »


Hydrogen fuel cell not a solution until 2020

Looks like for the next 15 years the hybrid vehicle will be our answer to pollution and high gas prices rather than hydrogen-powered, say MIT researchers. More »


SUVs to be classed as cars

Sport utility vehicles will have to measure up to the same emission standards as cars as the Canadian government moves to reduce smog. More »


Hybrid vehicles--not just for the lunatic fringe

Honda appears ready to let the hybrid cat out of the bag--by placing the gasoline-electric hybrid system in its mainstay Civic line, Honda is proclaiming that its system is ready for mass consumption. More »


VW tests alternate fuel vehicles

Volkswagen recently completed the first long-range test drive of its innovative HY.POWER fuel-cell car, and at the same time tested a high-tech Jetta Turbo direct injection diesel using a super-clean synthetic diesel called SunFuel. More »


Alternative vehicles at White House

President Bush kicks tires of Big Three hybrid models in the South driveway, says "there is a role" for previously scorned tax credits. More »


High mileage car dead, FreedomCAR in

The U.S. government has cancelled its billion dollar research into a high mileage vehicle for families and announced a new push to hydrogen fuel cells. More »


Honda debuts gas-electric Civic

Honda's popular Civic model line for 2003 will include a gasoline hybrid engine similar to the Honda Insight--with several improvements. More »


Cleaner than you think

Diesel engines are poised for a comeback in North America, promising excellent fuel economy while being environmentally clean. More »


Hydrogen as fuel: no chicken or egg problem

A new Ford car with a hydrogen internal combustion engine could ease the transition to fuel cell powered vehicles. More »


A pollution-free car in every garage

More and more scientists, automakers, and consumers are agreeing that hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles may be the answer to many woes. More »


Cheney shocks environmentalists

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney raised many eyebrows recently when he downplayed alternative energy strategies and announced that conservation would not play a prominent role in America’s energy policy. More »


Enviro-friendly cars: consumers want them, manufacturers lag

Thirty-eight percent of Canadians would pay more for environmentally friendlier cars, though sales are slow. More »


Bill Gates sparks fuel cell interest

Microsoft's Bill Gates has bought a personal stake in Ballard Power Systems, causing renewed interest in the Canadian developer of fuel cells. More »


After 50 years, aluminum cars are back

The trend to "aluminum-intensive cars" is being pushed by a demand for fuel economy and environmental friendliness. More »


Greener Cars - Other links:

U.S. government site has info on gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks.


ACEEE's Green Book of the "greenest" and "meanest" vehicles of the current model year. Highlights the 12 winners, as well as best vehicles in each of several classes.


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