Getting better efficiency out of a bus than a Smart fortwo is no easy task. However that's what the latest startup to emerge out of Silicon Valley is claiming. Adura Systems has announced that its new MESA powertrain architecture using lots of claims…
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Detroit 2008: Ferrari goes green, ethanol-fueled F430 to be announced!
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Ferrari is not a brand known for environmental responsibility or fuel efficiency. However, they will be making some kind of announcement tomorrow here at Cobo Hall and it will involve the curvy beauty you see…
VIDEO: Meet the 2009 Cadillac Escalade hybrid
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This fall, GM is adding its 2-Mode hybrid drivetrain to the Cadillac Escalade in an attempt to actually make some money off the system. Those of you who thought the existing Tahoe and Yukon hybrids…
opening of the new Taylor, MI hydrogen filling station
Prior to the yesterday, AutoblogGreen got to tour the facility. This station was built by a partnership between Ford, BP and BOC Group. The BOC Group actually supplies the hydrogen for the station and BOC Project Development Manager for Hydrogen…
Manchester votes down proposed C-Charges
Apparently, charging a toll for drivers to enter a city center to reduce congestion was not appealing to the most residents of Manchester, England. Supporters of the congestion charge were unable to convince the majority of residents and drivers in…
Brain drain continues: Audi names ex-Toyota manager as new COO
Following on the heels of Jim Press and Jim Farley, another American Toyota executive has jumped ship to join a competitor. This time it's former Regional Manager of Toyota's Portland region, Mark Del Rosso. Del Rosso has spent his entire career at…
New Flint plant cancelled, Volt/Cruze engines to be built at existing location
After canceling the construction contracts for a new Flint, MI engine plant a month ago, General Motors has now officially canceled the whole plant. The plant was due to build new 1.4L four cylinder engines for the Chevy Cruze and Volt starting in…
Ex-Chrysler VP moves west to head Tesla engineering
If Tesla has learned anything from the development of the Roadster over the past five years, it's that building a production car that meets present day regulations is a lot harder than anyone in Silicon Valley guessed. The process is filled with all…
Audi A4, A5 and Q5 all get eight-speed transmission for 2011, Q5 gets 2.0T
For the 2011 model year, many of Audi's B8 platform vehicles with all-wheel-drive will join the Q7 in getting a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The quattro-equipped A4 sedan, A5 coupe and Q5 crossover with the 2.0-liter TFSI inline-four will…
ZAP opens a new dealership in Davis California
Davis, California – home to a University campus that's doing a lot of research on a wide variety of alternative fuels – is now also home to a new ZAP dealership. Davis Electric Cars is selling the Chinese-built ZAP Xebra sedan and truck. The…