Toronto Readies Garbage Trucks That Run on Waste

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For years now, many landfills from California to the Great Lakes have been collecting the natural methane biogas and using them to power homes and facilities. Now Toronto is readying its firstbiogas-capable garbage truck.

First Pictures of U.S.-Spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV

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Historically, Americans haven’t been all that fond of small cars. So how do you sell a small car in America? Make it bigger! At least that is what Mitsubishi will do for its U.S.-spec i-MiEV electric car.

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The title just about says it all. Want a direct link to our Facebook page? Click this post for a shortcut to alternative fuel nirvana.

Tesla Loses $34.9 Million This Quarter, That’s OK

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There is a pretty good reason electric car companies have had only limited success so far. Starting a car company is tough. Just ask Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla. The electric-roadster maker lost almost $35 million this quarter. Tesla released its financial statements, which show the company is investing heavily in research and development, while [...]

VW Planning Electric Golf for 2014

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I’ve got a lot of friends who are fans of V-Dubs, especially the old, boxy ones. I’ve always liked the Rabbit/Golf myself, and now Volkswagen is reportedly bringing an all-electric Golf to market sometime in 2014. Volkswagen has made it clear in no uncertain terms that they want to take over the world, and the [...]

Honda May Swap to Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Since 1999, Honda has used its Integrated Motor Assist system in its hybrid fleet, along with nickel-metal hydride batteries. They are contemplating replacing their aging IMA system with a more modern hybrid system utilizing lithium-ion batteries. Everybody is getting in on the hybrid act, and while Honda was one of the first companies to hit [...]

Chery Readies Its First Electric Car for China

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Almost two years ago, Chinese automaker Chery unveiled the S18 electric car concept. That concept is now a reality, preparing to enter a car-hungry market at a time when the government is handing generous incentives to green car buyers.

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Keeping Tabs On EV Drivers

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I’ve often wondered if there is some secret, hidden office out there tracking my every click via the Internet. Facebook already knows I love cars and video games and you can even “check in” at different places now. What else does the Internet know? An article in Automotive News suggests that corporations could use the [...]