If you're doing research on producing biofuels from cellulosic biomass, the California Energy Commission has some money for you! They have $3 million to give out to three or four projects. The Commission has put a solicitation for competitive grants…
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New York state senate proposal would require gallons/100 mile stickers
Here at AutoblogGreen, we're no strangers to the mileage vs. consumption debate, but New York state could become the first in the nation to require fuel consumption ratings on new vehicles. For those not familiar with the concept, mileage measures…
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe gets new diesel in Europe along with 6-speeds
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe – click above for high res image gallery
Hyundai is introducing a refreshed version of its Santa Fe SUV for the 2010 model year. The European version will be shown next week in Frankfurt with updated fascias and powertrains.…
Saab 9-4X to share a platform with new compact Cadillac CUV
Saab managing director, Jan-Ake Jonsson has confirmed that GM's Swedish brand is working with Cadillac on compact crossovers smaller than the current Trailblazer based 9-7x. The two new crossovers are expected to slot in between the BMW X3 and X5 in…
Spy Shots: 2010 Kia Forte sedan on the road in MI
Autoblog writer and videographer extraordinaire, the ShunkMaster, is currently en-route to Pennsylvania with his wife and kids for the long holiday weekend, but that doesn't mean he's turned off his obsession for all things automotive. As he passed…
GM pickups to adopt active louvered grilles for fuel economy?
Chevrolet Silverado – Click above for high-res image gallery
General Motors' full-size pickup trucks may be next in line to get thermostatically controlled louvers behind the grille to improve aerodynamics. SRG Global, which produces a variety of…
Cadillac to reportedly offer new smaller four cylinder sedan in 2010
The long-rumored smaller Cadillac now looks set to debut in 2010 and may be offered exclusively with four cylinder engines. The new sedan would be slotted under the existing CTS and be built on a new rear drive platform. The last time that Cadillac…
Ferrari Formula 1 KERS system more expensive than estimated
All of the teams in Formula One have spent a significant portion of 2008 developing and testing the new Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems ( KERS) that will debut in 2009. Among the teams there is a mix of two basic types of systems, a mechanical…
Lotus 40th anniversary party at Hethel on Sept. 23!
Click image for a gallery of the Lotus Esprit S1
Lotus has been building cars at its current factory location in Hethel near Norfolk, England since 1967 and its throwing a party to celebrate. If you're a fan of Colin Chapman's creations and their…
On the street in Dresden: Wartburg 353, the other East German car
Wartburg 353 – click above for high-res image gallery
As we went for an all-too-short walking tour of Dresden this week, amongst all of the modern Volkswagens, Toyotas and BMWs was one sad little sedan. At first glance, it looked like an old Fiat or…