Saturn Vue plug-in hybrid prototype – click above for high-res image gallery
We had a chance for a quick drive of a development prototype for Buick's upcoming plug-in hybrid crossover this week at the GM proving ground. The prototype was still…
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Detroit 2010: BMW decides to extend MINI E lease program
Mini E – Click above for high-res image gallery
When the BMW launched the Mini E lease program a year ago, many potential drivers were dissappointed that they would only get to drive the cars for 12 months. Today at the Detroit Auto Show, Mini USA…
GM Awards two lithium-ion battery contracts for PHEV Saturn Vue
General Motors is moving forward on their plans for a plug-in hybrid version of the Saturn Vue that chairman Rick Wagoner announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Today they are awarding development contracts to Cobasys and Johnson Controls-Saft to…
Casting Call for new Science Channel show on green inventors
We know you you're out there. You know who you are. Now it's time for all you green inventors to step up and be seen and heard. TV production company PeacePoint Entertainment is working on a new show for the Science Channel that will focus on…
Ford confirms Transit Connect EV with Smith Electric for 2010
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Ford has now confirmed that the new Transit Connect small van will form the basis for its first new battery electric vehicle that will launch in the second half of 2010. Ford is very excited about…
Ferrari to fund 6 research programs including CO2 and weight reduction
Ferrari may not be the biggest automaker out there but that doesn't mean the Italian exotic car maker is ignoring environmental and efficiency concerns. Internally, for its own cars, Ferrari is working on adding technologies like direct injection,…
Tesla's Elon Musk says he's broke
Diving into an extremely competitive and capital-intensive business in which customers generally don't appreciate having access to beta products is not a good way to enhance your personal fortune. In fact, if Elon Musk is being honest in the latest…
Mercedes begins E320 BlueTec Sales in US
Next week Mercedes-Benz will be starting US and Canadian sales of the E320 diesel sedan equipped with their BlueTec technology. This will be the first North American application of the emission reduction system that will be available in 45 states and…
Chrysler to highlight fuel economy in new round of dealer ads
Chrysler has created three new ads for their dealers to use that promote their more fuel-efficient vehicles such as the PT Cruiser, Dodge Caliber and Avenger. Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge each get their own ads and all of the vehicles that achieve at…
Hybrid drivers can still use car pool lanes in Arizona, Bi-fuels are SOL
A couple of weeks ago the state of California announced that they had run out of the special stickers needed by drivers of hybrid cars to use car-pool lanes when driving alone. Hybrid drivers are not completely out of luck though. Arizona Governor…