What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction.
As far as I can tell, the VW Bora (called “Jetta” in the US) shown above is the “greenest” armored car you can buy. Powered by a 200 hp version VW’s 2.0 TSi four-cylinder (from the Golf GTi) and mated to the company’s outstanding “DSG” dual-clutch gearbox, this baby-tank features ultra-lightweight kevlar and Aramid mats [...]
According to a team of researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, algea-based biofuels could replace up to 17 % of America’s petroleum imports each year, without a significant impact on fresh water use. The issue of where the water necessary to grow the algal components for the fuel is (arguably) the greatest singles source [...]
When Bugatti first announced that the Galiber sedan would be the follow-up act for their million-dollar Veyron exercise in decadence supercar back in 2009, the company saw fit to make the concept flex-fuel capable, and included the line “… extolling the virtues of Earth… and speed.” in their launch/promo video (included, below.) I claimed that [...]
It is estimated that 95% of the bourbon made in the U.S comes from Kentucky, specifically, Bourbon County. So is it surprising that a Kentucky man has built a car that runs on bourbon? This story is awesome for more than one reason, as 62 year-old Mickey Nilsson of Bardstown, Kentucky got the inspiration for [...]
Right off the bat, let me say that I am not…thrilled with my New York Auto Show coverage. That said, automakers ended the auto show season on a high note, and I’m happy I went. I am not happy, however, with my Droid 2 going dead before I’d even finished my fourth press conference. Nor [...]
A123 Systems has been a leading Tier 1 supplier of batteries to OEM’s such as BMW, GM, and others since 2001. Until today, their batteries were only available to manufacturers, never to individuals, small businesses, or race teams. Mavizen, a premier technology supplier to the electric motorsports industry, will now be able to sell A123 batteries to anyone who wants one. This is great news for the growing legions of electric vehicle builders, and not just TTXGP racers.
Ryder, DHL, and other major hauling companies are taking major steps to lower their petroleum fuel usage, opting to purchase fleets of fuel-efficient and alternative-energy trucks Truck leasing company Ryder has ordered over 200 natural gas powered trucks (in addition to its growing fleet of hybrid trucks) to add to its fleet in Southern California. [...]
When Mercedes’ new S350 Bluetec diesel flagship was introduced earlier this year, it debuted without the company’s ECO start/stop technology. According to Mercedes fan page Benz Insider, however, next year’s S350 diesels will get ECO as standard equipment. With the new ECO technology in place, Mercedes’ big diesel ups the fuel economy ante from about [...]
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