Entries tagged Cars

Big dreams for cars that reinvent internal combustion, run on air, even fly

By Jim Motavalli Posted Thu Jul 2, 2009 1:50pm PDT for daily_green_driving 0 Comments

From the split-cycle Scuderi engines to Zero Pollution Motors and Terrafugia Transition, which alternative technology has the most promise? Read full post »
Related topics: Cars, Concept Cars
All it took was a Supreme Court ruling, a new president, and an economic crisis

By Jim Motavalli Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:16pm PDT for daily_green_driving 0 Comments

EPA grants California's long-sought greenhouse gas waiver, allowing the state to enact strict carbon emission limits on vehicles. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Government, Pollution, Cars
Waterless car wash products save and protect water

By Elizabeth Wolfe Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 1:05pm PDT for daily_green_news 3 Comments

Washing the car at home can cause pollution, but waterless car wash products can reduce the impact. Read full post »
Related topics: Cleaning, Reviews, Cars, Water
Incentives slash cost of smart fortwo to $99/mo.

By Megan Treacy Posted Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:02pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Smart USA is hoping to take advantage of the recently passed "Cash-for-Clunkers" program by offering its own joint incentive to lure buyers. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Cars, Buying a fuel-efficient car
Tesla takes off with $465 mil in government funding

By Jim Motavalli Posted Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:17am PDT for daily_green_driving 2 Comments

The electric car company has bold plans for the forthcoming Model S and beyond. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Government, Electric Cars, Cars
Bang for the cluck: Turning chicken feathers into car fuel and more

By Jim Motavalli Posted Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:39am PDT for daily_green_driving 0 Comments

Scientists are working on an innovative way of storing hydrogen for fuel cells in poultry waste. Read full post »
Related topics: Recycling, Oil and Gas, Cars, Hydrogen
And the stimulus money goes to…

By Yoni Levinson Posted Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:17am PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

If you recall, a big chunk of stimulus money ($25 billion) was made available for car companies who are on the road to developing electric cars. Both the big auto giants and the lightweight electric start-ups applied for as much of said money as pos Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Government, Economics, Cars
Nissan will open electric car factory in U.S.

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:41am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Green jobs are coming to Tennessee, thanks to a $1 billion investment in a new electric car and lithium-ion battery factory. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Electric Cars, Cars
Cash for clunkers: Sign up fast, they only have $1 bil

By Jim Motavalli Posted Sat Jun 20, 2009 3:47pm PDT for daily_green_driving 0 Comments

The latest version of the Cash for Clunkers program isn't perfect, but it could still be a good deal. But hurry, time is limited. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Government, Cars, Video, Buying a fuel-efficient car
Honda working on two new ultra-cheap hybrids

By Hank Green Posted Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:30pm PDT for ecogeek 3 Comments

Sadly, the new Honda Insight isn't selling as well as Honda had hoped. The Prius still reigns supreme. And, since it is the more advanced (though more expensive) option, we can't really argue with that. But Honda is taking the news in stride. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Hybrids, Cars