For many companies, fuel is a huge overhead factor that drives up the cost of doing business. So it should come as no surprise that hybrid commercial vehicles could be the biggest growing hybrid market, according to a new survey.
Americans Demand for Gas Never to Rise Again?
December 23, 2010 By 4 Comments
Gas prices are going up, but demand for petroleum is going down in the U.S. The Associated Press says that demand for petroleum fuel in 2010 is down 8% from its peak back in 2006. Will this downward trend continue?
Gasoline Prices Hit $3 a Gallon Nationwide
December 23, 2010 By 7 Comments
Today, the national average price for a gallon of gas has risen to over $3 a gallon for the first time since October, 2008, when it felt like the bottom had just dropped out of the American economy.
West Virginia McDonalds Adding Two EV Chargers
December 22, 2010 By 21 Comments
When you think of the Golden Arches, do you think green too? Well if you don’t, soon, you might have to. A new McDonalds opening in West Virginia is adding two EV charging ports.
Honda X-Track Transforming Street/Track Hybrid
December 22, 2010 By 1 Comment
Like many children of the 80’s and 90’s, I was captivated by Transformers, robots in disguise. While my car will never transform into a talking robot, the Honda X-Track Concept can transform from quiet street hybrid to track monster.
Video: MonoTracer E Crosses Sierra Nevada Desert
December 22, 2010 By 8 Comments
The SEMA Show in Las Vegas is basically the biggest, most outrageous car show on the planet. The X-Tracer, one of the Automotive X-Prize winners, drove across the Sierra Nevada to be there, getting 300 mpge while doing it.
Tri-wheeled Triac Electric Car has an “Honest” 100-mile Range
December 21, 2010 By 4 Comments
Looking for an EV, but can’t afford a Volt or even a Leaf? Triac, a California-based EV maker has developed an electric three-wheeler with an “honest” 100-mile range for as little as $12,500. But how?
Video: Tesla Rewards Roadster Owners with RC Model
December 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Tesla has managed to sell over 1,400 electric Roadsters at over $100,000 a pop, giving them working capital as well as hope. Tesla sent each Roadster owner an RC Roadster as a little thank-you for the holidays.
