Even though the Senate has now passed a new energy bill that includes requirements for fleet fuel economy average of 35mpg by 2020 we still have a ways to go before the House passes it, the bill gets reconciled and ultimately signed into law.…
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Spy Shots: 2009 Mazda3
The current Mazda3 is proving pretty popular popular these days with sales up 28% so far in 2007. With new versions of the Mazda2 and Mazda6 having been unveiled already this year, the 3 looks to be the next in line for new skin. This photo that may…
In the Autoblog Garage: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD
2008 has been a busy year for Acura's design and manufacturing engineering staff. It's not often that a brand refreshes its entire sedan lineup in the span of just over six months. Of course, in Acura's case that only amounts to three cars, but…
General Motors cuts manufacturing energy use by a quarter
For the past five years General Motors has had an ongoing effort to reduce energy consumption at all of its facilities. To that end they have reduced their energy use by twenty-five percent. So far renewable energy sources represent about 2 percent…
Chevrolet Volt will not be eligible for HOV-lane access until mid-2012 *UPDATE
Prospective owners of the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf shouldn't get too excited about driving in California carpool lanes as soon as they take delivery. Late Tuesday night California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 535 into law, extending…
Mazda introduces new 2.2L MZR-CD diesel in European 6
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Mazda has officially launched its new 2.2L diesel MZR-CD diesel engine in the European market version of the 6. The all-new engine is coming in three different power levels, with 125, 163 and 185 hp.…
2007 Rolling Sculpture car show
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Every summer car fans from around the Ann Arbor, MI area drive their prized possessions downtown and park them along Main St, Fourth Ave and the surrounding side streets for the Rolling Sculpture…
Next-Gen Prius to get lithium ion battery and 113 mpg
AutoExpress magazine in the UK has a report in this week's issue about the next generation Toyota Prius. They are reporting that the new Prius will be switching from nickel metal hydride batteries to lithium ion batteries that have greater capacity…
Pure BioFuels to increase production to over 50 million gallons per year
South American biofuel producer Pure Biofuels has decided to increase the production of their biodiesel plant near Lima, Peru. The plant will have a capacity of 52.5 million gallons of fuel per year from three 17.5 million gallon modules. The plant…
Ten green automotive things we're thankful for
It's been a very good year for green car related news. In the past year, hundreds of thousands of people have lost homes and jobs. Here at AutoblogGreen we churn out words, photographs and videos every day of every week and we're grateful that you…