The Veolia World Solar Challenge in Australia came to an end on when Tokai University’s Tokai Challenger crossed the finish line in Adelaide. Despite a number of unexpected setbacks, the former champions claimed their second consecutive title.
Japan’s Tokai University Wins Australian World Solar Challenge… Again
October 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Euro-Volt Get’s Selectable EV Mode; Not Planned for U.S.
October 21, 2011 By 9 Comments
Is this a case of the grass is always greener, or is GM cutting the U.S. market out of one of the Chevy Volt’s coolest tricks? Over in Europe, the Chevy Volt will get a selectable EV-mode button that will allow drivers to choose if they want to run the gas-engine, or drive in EV-only mode.
Automakers Agree on Single Universal Charging Port
October 21, 2011 By 6 Comments
Electric vehicles pose all sorts of problems for automakers as start to make this huge shift from fossil fuels to electricity. One problem are the charging ports, and figuring out an international standard so as to streamline the process. A major consortium of automakers from around the world are doing just that.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Definitely Getting Diesel, Other Large Chryslers to Follow
October 21, 2011 By 4 Comments
With looming fuel efficiency standards dictating future car products, major automakers are investing a lot of time and money into developing EV’s and hybrid cars. Well…except for Chrysler. Instead, the Pentastar brand has announced that the Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer a diesel engine option in 2013, with other models to follow.
Green News Roundup: Friday, October 21st, 2011
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
TGIF dear readers! I have a long, long weekend ahead of me, what with the replacing of my Jeep’s clutch and all over the weekend (it won’t be pretty…) Some of today’s highlights include NASA throwing open its tech vaults, eco-driving could save truckers 22% more fuel, and Congress moves to kill Big Oil subsidies…again.
50,000 Electric Commercial Vehicles for Germany
October 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
The heavy-duty distribution trucking industry in any nation ships tons and tons of goods all over the country, and uses quite a bit of fuel to do it. The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is setting its sights on these commercial trucks, promising hybrid-electric power trains and increased aerodynamic efficiency in the near future.
EXCLUSIVE: Next Ford Escape to Use Recycled Plastic Bottles for Carpeting
October 20, 2011 By 3 Comments
Ford has just announced that the next-generation Ford Escape will use 25 recycled 20-ounce plastic bottles in the carpeting of each Escape built, which could translate to over 4 million recycled bottles annually. Just another sustainable effort from Ford as their vehicles grow ever greener with each successive generation.From Soy Seats to Coconut Plastics American [...]
Electric DeLorean – Awesome or Awful?
October 20, 2011 By 4 Comments
DIY DeLorean conversion? Not any more – the DMC’s all-electric version is scheduled to hit the market in 2013. But will it resolve the host of problems that plagued the original DeLorean, or fall victim to the same gremlins and lack of power that doomed its predecessor?
