Few vehicles have been as polarizing as the Chevy Volt, and it seems to have exceeded expectations both with reviewers and consumers. It’s been such a success that GM could double production capacity to 120,000 cars by next year.
Rent a Tesla Roadster for $25 an Hour
January 21, 2011 By 4 Comments
Electric cars are in demand, and right now getting into one could prove a bit problematic. But an Internet startup/car rental service is working with Tesla to offer rentals of its $101,000 roadster for just $25 a day.
Chrysler and EPA Join Forces for Hydraulic Hybrids
January 19, 2011 By 8 Comments
Video: Tesla Model S on the Road
January 19, 2011 By 8 Comments
The Tesla Roadster alone won’t keep Elon Musk’s electric car company afloat, but perhaps the Model S all-electric sedan will. Tesla showed off its Alpha body-in-white in Detroit, but now we’ve finally got video of the Model S in action.
Toyota Developing Electric Motors that Don’t Need Rare Earth Metals
January 18, 2011 By 4 Comments
On the surface electric cars seem simple, but the motors and batteries are actually made from rare earth elements subject to supply disruption. But Toyota is working on an electric motor that doesn’t use these rare metals.
Building Bike Lanes Creates Twice as Many Jobs as Road Repairs
January 18, 2011 By 11 Comments
Politicians often promise to create jobs if elected. But how can a politician make jobs? Apparently by building bike lanes, as these projects create twice as many jobs as road repairs and resurfacing. So when do we start digging?
Subaru Planning Hybrid for 2013?
January 18, 2011 By 3 Comments
Around my parts, Subaru’s are very popular because of their all-wheel drive and versatility in the snow. While Subie already has a very “green” image, they are planning on bringing a hybrid to the U.S. market by 2013.
Methanol as a Replacement for Oil?
January 17, 2011 By 3 Comments
I hear a lot about alternative fuels in this line of work; ethanol, biobutanol, vegetable oil, and of course, electricity. Each alternative presents its own set of challenges, but one alternative fuel perhaps deserves more attention; methanol.
