Fuel cell vehicles face many of the same challenges as electric cars, chief among them the high cost and lack of infrastructure. However, Daimler thinks fuel cells will be as affordable as diesels by 2015. So how ‘bout the infrastructure?
Baltimore Grand Prix to be the “Most Sustainable” Race in U.S.
January 31, 2011 By 4 Comments
VW Will Build 100 Formula XL-1 261 MPG Vehicles
January 31, 2011 By 6 Comments
Volkswagen recently tore the veil off of its 261 MPG concept vehicle, the Formula XL-1, in Qatar. It’s the third in a line of high-mileage concepts, and apparently is product ready as VW plans to sell 100 of these vehicles.
Chevy Volt for Sale Nationwide by End of 2011
January 28, 2011 By 4 Comments
Nanocomposite Magnets May Reduce Dependency on Rare Earth Elements
January 28, 2011 By 3 Comments
A new breed of magnets may help the resolve the industry’s dependency upon rare-earth metals while improving the magnetic performance. These new magnets are being developed using nanocomposites, and are supposedly much stronger than conventional magnets with similar weights.
20% of Buyers Consider Electric Cars, Home Charging Cost an Issue
January 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
Tesla Model X SUV in the Works
January 27, 2011 By 5 Comments
Every car fanatic should already be familiar with the Tesla Roadster, pretty much the coolest electric car ever. Sometime this year Tesla will be unveiling the Tesla Model X SUV, which could be the “coolest” SUV to hit the market.
Roads as Emissions Eaters?
January 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
America has over 5.7 million miles of paved roads, and while some of those roads are being left to rot, many millions of miles are in dire need of repair. Could an emissions-eating asphalt help clean the air around us?
