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 I get older, I find my tolerance for bullshit receding at a rapid rate. I try not to lose hope in humanity, but there are days when even I am shocked at the ignorant persistence and slanted viewpoints of certain entities. The American Petroleum Institute, which represents America’s major oil companies, is a consistent [...]
Happy Friday readers, and welcome to the last day of yet another week. The weather is warm and beautiful, and I hope to get out and enjoy nature this weekend. Just a few more stories to go! Today’s green news highlights include a 3,300 MPG racer, Mercedes will start selling a hydrogen-powered sedan in 2017, [...]
A hundred years ago, most major cities relied on trains and electric trolleys to move most of their citizenry around. These days cars and trucks rule the roads of America, although an old idea might soon find a modern application. I am talking about overhead trolley power lines electrifying hybrid trucks, allowing for long journeys [...]
Electric cars haven’t caught on with many Americans yet, but a new generation of gearheads is latching on to the performance potential of electric motors. EV West, a small San Diego-based conversion shop is one such group of gearheads. EV West has taken one of the top European sports cars, the BMW M3, and converted [...]
Good morning, and Happy Birthday to my beautiful girlfriend Nicole! I’ve got a lovely weekend planned with her, but alas there’s still some work to do before then. Today’s highlights include the official EPA rating of the Tesla Model S, Kia is considering a diesel car, and an Electric Grand Prix gets under way. Tesla [...]
Ever since Henry Ford started marketing the Model T as a car for the common man, the American auto industry has relied on the indisputable fact that America loves cars. By the 1950’s, owning a car was no longer just a dream; it was a necessity. America’s once-sprawling passenger train lines and public transportation options [...]
It’s another happy Hump Day, so let’s get right on down to it. Today’s highlights include the challenges of scaling biofuel production, Porsche’s 918 hybrid hits the road, and turning old railroad tracks into a drunken booze ride. Amyris And The Challenges Of Scaling Biofuel Production [GigaOm] Landlords VS. EV Drivers [Green Car Reports] Georgia [...]
After a year and a half of two mainstream electric vehicles hitting the market, I think it is safe to say that sales aren’t panning out how automakers had hoped. High prices, short range, and a down economy have old made electric cars a hard sell. That means all of the electric battery makers out [...]
