Green News Roundup: Monday, October 10th, 2011

What a weekend what a weekend. The world of green news is always shifting, always moving, and there are many different shades and angles on green energy these days. Some of today’s highlights include Ford’s coconut cars, Brutus the badass electric motorcycle, and the EV Cup has been cancelled…for now.

Ford Looking to Replace Some Plastics with Coconut Fibers [Inhabitat]

Gas Station Transformed into Sleek Community Center [Treehugger]

Ford’s Heat Recovery System Powers Most Engine Accessories [Green Car Congress]

Falling CO2 Emissions, Turbochargers Dim EV’s Prospects [Reuters]

Brutus, the Badass 125 mph Electric Motorcycle [Autoblog Green]

2011 EV Cup Season Cancelled [Green Car Reports]

Chris DeMorro is a writer and gearhead who loves all things automotive, from hybrids to HEMIs. You can read about his slow descent into madness at Sublime Burnout or follow his non-nonsensical ramblings on Twitter @harshcougar.