It's ironic that the FCX Clarity debuted at this time in this place just weeks after much of the surrounding hillsides were engulfed in flames. Fires at this time of year are pretty typical in this region, but 2007 was especially bad after a long…
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Rice University researchers studying hydrogen nano tanks
Researchers at Rice University are studying a new way of potentially storing hydrogen within tiny carbon nano-structures called buckyballs. So far they haven't actually been able to physically test their ideas. They have only done computer…
Could a Chrysler-free Daimler be a takeover target?
The law of unintended consequences strikes again. There's a new twist in the soap opera that is Daimler minus Chrysler. A DaimlerChrysler without the US branch and its associated liabilities would be a significantly smaller company and a potentially…
New Fiat Doblo may be first Chrysler BEV
Fiat Doblo – click above for high-res image gallery
Earlier this week, Fiat unveiled a new version of its Doblo light commercial van and there has been speculation that it could come to North America as a new member of the Ram brand to challenge the…
Toyota to build Camry hybrid in Australia and Thailand
Toyota wants to double worldwide sales of its hybrids to over 1 million units a year within the next decade and is adding production capacity to hep it get there. In Japan today, Toyota announced plans to add production of Camry hybrids at two more…
Is buying a used car greener than buying a new hybrid?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. One aspect of energy use that's often overlooked when comparing cars is the total lifecycle consumption. Buying a new hybrid vehicle compared to a similar sized vehicle with a conventional powertrain can certainly help you…
New Ovonic residential solar system installed on Habitat for Humanity home
During the recent National Governors Association Conference in Traverse City, Michigan, several of the governors participated in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. What made this one worthy of mention here is that the construction…
Officially Official: Lexus reveals the LF-Ch concept, coming to LA show
Lexus LF-Ch concept – click above for high-res image gallery
Lexus has released a whole batch of exterior and interior photos of the LF-Ch concept that debuts next week in Frankfurt. The C-segment five-door hatchback seems a likely candidate for…
Autocar drives the new Saab 9-3
Click on the photo for a high-res gallery of the 2008 Saab 9-3 convertible
The crew at AutoCar in jolly old England recently had a first crack at the updated 2008 Saab 9-3 and they've published their initial impressions. They mainly got to play with…
Pics Aplenty: TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster hits the road
TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery
Following the unveiling of the TAG Heuer Roadster Sport at the Geneva Motor Show last week, Tesla has released a large batch of new photos of the one-off electric sports car. The…