I often dream of what I would do with a billion dollars. I’d probably try to save the world…from the bow of my carbon neutral luxury yacht, which can be propelled across the ocean in four different, green ways.
Chrysler 300 Hybrid with 8-Speed Automatic Coming in 2013
January 17, 2011 By 4 Comments
While the rest of the world prepares lineups of electric and hybrid vehicles, Chrysler/Fiat have been strangely silent regarding such plans. Wonder no more though; Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says a Chrysler 300 Hybrid will be here by 2013.
Ford Vertrek, Focus Electric, and the Diesel Ranger Cometh?
January 14, 2011 By 15 Comments
Ford had the biggest and most bombastic new-car introduction of the whole Detroit Auto Show. More than that though, they introduced the best looking concept, and gave me a lot more to look forward to than minivans. I already spent time griping about the C-Max, even though they are coming in plug-in and hybrid flavors. [...]
The Plural of Prius
January 14, 2011 By 8 Comments
Arguably the biggest news to come out of Detroit came from Toyota, who announced a new “family” of vehicles based around the Prius hybrid. So what is the plural of Prius? Glad you asked. The unveiling of the new family of Prius vehicles was rather to the point, and I can appreciate that. Toyota brought [...]
Driving Green Technology: Part 2
January 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is Part 2 of my Driving Green Technology experience, where Ford flew me and about 100 other bloggers out to Detroit to show us what they are doing to prepare for the future.
The Ford “Driving Green Technology” Experience: Part 1
January 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I mentioned in my Detroit auto show coverage that Ford that flew me and 100 other green bloggers out to the Motor City. The next day though, they took us on a special experience I’d like to share with you.
Detroit Auto Show 2011: Attack of the Small Car
January 12, 2011 By 4 Comments
Well I’m back from Detroit, refreshed, and ready to return to writing. Rather than go over every single thing I saw, I’m gonna give you a quick overview followed by a few in-depth articles later on. Let’s get to it.
New-for-2012 CNG-powered Civic Goes National
January 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Honda’s CNG-powered Civic GX will finally be available for sale across America with the arrival of the new, 9th generation Honda Civics later this year. Historically, Honda sold their super-clean Civic GX model in California alone, despite being consistently ranked the cleanest car in America by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Honda [...]
