automobiles
Masdar City Automated Electric ‘Pods’ Now Being Tested
Masdar City’s automated Rapid Personal Transport (RPT) ‘pods’ are no longer fiction as the first prototypes commence testing.
Build Your Own EV With The Trexa Customizable Platform
Trexa is a customizable EV platform which will enable designers and car tinkerers everywhere to build their own personalized electric vehicle.
First Hand Look At The Nissan Leaf EV. Not bad
A first hand take on the new Nissan Leaf EV: The ambiguous all-electric vehicle that everyone wants, but still know very little about (thanks to Nissan).
Ford Reveals New Fusion hybrid and PHEV For 2012
Ford continues to show signs that it intends to build on its new ‘greener’ direction and Fusion hybrid success by unveiling its new model Fusion hybrid and Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) for 2012.
Volkswagen’s First Gasoline-Powered BlueMotion Engine Is In The New EOS (U.K.)
Volkswagen continues to improve on traditionally-powered drivetrains with its BlueMotion technology. Only this time it’s a gasoline engine.
Toyota Developing Solar-Powered PHEV/EV Charging Stations
Toyota is currently developing solar-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles that will charge vehicle batteries ‘cleanly’ as well as be sources of power for the grid.
2010 Volkswagen BlueMotion Is A ‘Hybrid-Free’ Fuel-Efficiency Leviathan.
Volkswagen’s Polo BlueMotion has only been on the European auto scene for a couple of years now, but its amazing fuel-efficiency and low CO2 emissions has already dazzled and delighted both the most environmentally and fiscally-minded of drivers. 2010 is sure to prove to be no different.
Toyota’s Hybrid 50 MPG+ Sai Sedan Already A Hit Before Even Going On Sale
Toyota’s Sai 50+ mpg hybrid is already selling strong in Japan; even though it’s not yet for sale.
Prius Wagon/SUV In Development. Soccer Moms Sent Notice
According to the Yomiuri newspaper in Japan, Toyota is considering the production of a yet to be determined Prius hybrid sport wagon and/or SUV in the next year.
Clean Air Cabs: Arizona’s Newest Carbon Neutral Taxicab Service.
Clean Air Cabs is the nation’s second carbon neutral taxicab service that utilizes hybrid vehicles and Brazilian rainforest reforestation to offset its environmental impact.
