Over at EcoGeek, Hank Green has a response to the recent MSNBC/Newsweek article about liquefied coal. Coal-to-liquid fuel is very controversial topic because the United States has huge quantities of coal in the ground, and it's relatively cheap to…
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Ford opens new paint shop at Ohio van plant
Ford has opened up their newest paint shop at their Avon Lake Ohio assembly plant. The plant near Cleveland builds the big Econoline vans and the new paint shop coincides with the start of production for the updated 2008 version of the big vans. The…
Renault adds eco2 branding to low-end Dacia lineup
Following in the path formed by just about every other European automaker, Renault is expanding its eco 2 branding to its low-end Dacia brand. The eco 2 branding refers to special low-CO 2 emissions variants. In this case, Dacia will offer special…
British researchers working on Zebra battery-fuel cell series hybrid
A research team at Imperial College London is working on a new series hybrid drivetrain based on the ZEBRA sodium nickel-chloride battery and a solid oxide fuel cell. While pretty much all of the fuel cell-powered vehicles currently being developed…
Amanda Unboomed across the country in a hybrid
In 2005 Amanda Congdon became an internet superstar when she and her erstwhile former partner started up a daily video blog called Rocketboom. Their daily five “news” show quickly got enormously popular in large part due to Amanda's attractive looks…
Porsche offering Sport Classic, PDK steering wheel retrofits for 911
Porsche Tequipment – Click above for high-res image gallery
For those Porsche fans who were unable to acquire a 911 Sport Classic, of which only 250 were built, Stuttgart is now offering some of the bits that make up the Sport Classic car on an à la…
New York 2008: Kia Koup concept unveiled
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After all the embargo breaks that typically occur during the run up to big auto shows, Kia actually managed to drop a real surprise here in New York. The Kia Koup concept that is debuting here is a…
GM officially announces Flint MI production for Volt/Cruze engines
2011 Chevy Cruze and its new 1.4L Turbo engine
At an event in Flint MI today, GM CEO Rick Wagoner and Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm were on hand to officially announce that GM will be building its new 1.4L direct injected four cylinder engine…
Do you want to work on advanced powertrains? GM wants you!
General Motors is ramping up work on advanced powertrains like fuel cells, diesel engines and hybrid systems as well as OnStar telematics systems and information technology. They are looking for up to 400 specialized technicians and engineers to work…
Carmakers respond to new stability control mandate
Last week, the NHTSA announced its final rules that will require electronic stability control on all light duty vehicles by September, 2011. For once, a new regulation on cars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been welcomed…