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Back in mid-2006, Lotus unveiled a flex-fuel E85-capable Exige 265E that was being used as a technology demonstrator. Lotus has used the 265E to learn about optimizing the performance and efficiency of ethanol…
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Diesels finish 1,2,3 again at 24 Hours of Le Mans!
At this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Peugeot 908 HDi finally broke Audi's decade long stranglehold on the endurance classic. For the past two years, Peugeot had clearly had the speed advantage over the Audi R10 TDI but the team failed to keep…
Spy Shots: First look at the 2011 Chevy Aveo
Back in August, in the wake of General Motors emergence from its pre-packaged bankruptcy, the automaker gave select members of the media a preview of several upcoming products. Among those was the next Chevrolet Aveo, which will take up the B-segment…
Team Oreca to get first private Peugeot 908 HDi LMP1 in 2010
For the past three years, Peugeot has had what has generally been considered to be the fastest Le Mans Prototype in the world, if not always the most reliable. The diesel-powered 908 HDi has consistently won pole positions and races until finally…
China second in line after the U.S. for the Chevy Volt
The nation with perhaps the worst air pollution problem in the world may soon get some help from Detroit. Just as China was the second country after the U.S. on the world tour of the Chevy Volt concept last year, it will likely be the second place to…
2007 Ford Focus gets an extra 3 mpg from the EPA
In spite of a pending redesign for the 2008 model year and a 9.2 percent drop in sales so far this year, the 2007 Ford Focus is getting some updates to boost its mileage ratings. Ford has made changes to the Intake system on the base 2.0L engine…
ElectricCar.com launches hybrid limo service, donates to wireless transmission tech
The idea of companies renting hybrid sedans and limousines is certainly not new. ElectriCar.com is trying to stand out in the increasingly crowded space by offering some unique services and committing to investments in new technology. ElectriCar.com…
Volkswagen wants to build 235mpg car by the end of the decade
A few years ago Volkswagen showed off a tiny tandem two seat streamliner dubbed the 1-liter car. The name came from the fuel consumption of 1 L/100km or 235 mpg. While at the time no one seriously expected this to be put in production. VW CEO Martin…
Hummer vs Prius Redux: This time to Hummer? I don't think so!
Here we go again, another writer putting out a story about the Hummer being greener than a Prius. Even Hummer manufacturer General Motors isn't foolish enough to try and make this absurd claim. It's not clear what the author's motivation is, but he…
Prospective Tesla owners not happy about price increases on locked in cars
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Along with the news that Tesla Motors is offering an array of new high-margin optional extras for the Roadster comes news that the company is looking at other means of increasing…