Volkswagen Group's Spanish brand Seat will be debuting their newest entry into the World Touring Car Championship at this weekend's WTCC round in Anderstorp, Sweden. The new León will be the first diesel-powered car to compete in the series. Seat is…
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If you're doing research into enzymes for cellulosic ethanol production the US Department of Energy wants you. They have published a funding opportunity with up to $33.8 million available. The money is for work on commercializing enzymes for use in…
Ruf reveals electrically powered 911 instead of Cayman EV
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Rendered speculation: Peugeot 008, French iMiEV
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Geneva '08: Fiat 500 Aria, diesel, auto-manual and start-stop
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Rhys Millen sets 2WD Time Attack class record at Pikes Peak
Rhys Millen's Hyundai Genesis Coupe at Pikes Peak – Click above for high-res image gallery
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BMW has biggest reduction in CO2 of any major automaker
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Renault still using KERS this weekend, wants it banned for 2010
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Chicago Preview: Saturn Astra
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Daimler debuts next-gen Citaro fuel cell bus in Hamburg, cuts fuel consumption in half
Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid – click above for high-res image gallery
Daimler this week unveiled the first of its new generation Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid transit buses. Thirty of these new buses will be going into service in 2010…