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There are more than a few covetable things hanging out over in the European Union; prosciutto di Parma, Fernando Alonso, Vespa HQ… We can safely add the mia Microbus to the list. This silent, zero-emissions EV is the first purely electric serial production vehicle on the EU market, and it’s actually adorable affordable!
The MUTE electric car is the latest project from a group of engineering students over at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), who are set to show off their latest project at this September’s 2011 Frankfurt auto show. TUM’s MUTE was designed to be low weight and ultra-efficient, like most EVs, but the team promises [...]
GM’s upright, Segway-like EN-V electric vehicle has been given the green light for production, with high hopes to see the EN-V become a key part of major cities and car-sharing programs by 2020. As with the original concept vehicles that made their debut last year, the production EN-V will be fully electric, powered by li-ion [...]
With consumers turning away from traditionally popular vehicles like full-size pickups and SUVs in the face of $4 per gallon gas prices, it’s not surprising to learn that Ford has plans to bring its newest (and smallest) engine family to the US. Automotive News is reporting that Ford brass has unofficially confirmed the presence of [...]
As part of a series of rules changes designed to spur green-tech innovation and promote sustainability within the sport, Formula 1′s sanctioning body recently announced that, as of 2014, cars must travel on battery power only while in pit lane. Effectively, the new rules will turn every F1 car on the grid into dual-mode hybrid [...]
The first practice session was uneventful for most, but Thad Wolff’s Moto Electra motor caught fire, forcing him to ride into the gravel at Turn 4. Another bike that was on fire, but in a good way, was the Mission R. Because this is a brand-new bike which had yet to turn a wheel, many people had been doubtful of its potential.
Need another reason to check out Honda’s new-for-2012, NGV-fuelled Civic GX other than cleaner emissions and high gas prices? If you live in California, you just got one: Honda’s CNG burning Civics will retain HOV lane access through 2015. Conversion is a tricky thing, but it’s doable. Whether it’s a flaming pyre helping Elijah sway [...]
Need proof that America is weening itself off conspicuous oil consumption? Look no further than your local GM dealer. Once there, you’ll find the Buick brand enjoying something of a revival, and – over at the Chevy dealer – you’ll find that GM’s Volt is selling out across the country, and Chevy’s 40 mpg Cruze is selling in huge numbers (the car topped US sales in June), but GM’s trucks? Not so much.
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