The University of Michigan Solar Car Team pulls off another win at the American Solar Car Challenge, not only winning four times in a row but besting its previous record for trip time as well.
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A Plug-In Hybrid For $3,000? Thank These College Folk For That
College professors and students at Middle Tennessee State University have developed what they say is a plug-in hybrid retrofit kit that would fit almost any car and significantly increase MPG.
Ford C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid Ready For Curtain Call
Ford has released pricing and estimated mileage information for its forthcoming C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid, suggesting a vehicle which might shake up the green car space.
Rising Demand Is Giving Biogas A Big Lift
With widening opportunities for renewable natural gas in transportation and cogeneration, analysts see steady growth for the biogas industry over the next decade.
Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Evolves Green Supercars
Lotus has begun dynamic and durability testing of its sleek Evora 414E hybrid technology demonstrator, sporting two electric motors, a range extender engine and great acceleration.
Microbial Fuel Cell Breakthrough Could Lower Costs
A team from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has found a way of producing cheaper microbial fuel cells (MFCs).
Solar-Powered Camper Provides Serious Off-Grid Luxury
The exterior of this solar-powered camper might look fierce, but it’s all soft and cuddly on the inside.
US-Backed A123 Claims Battery Breakthrough
Struggling A123, savaged by Republicans as an Obama-backed failure, uncorks Nanophosphate EXT, lithium-ion technology that excels at extreme temperatures.
In Portugal, A Smart City From the Ground Up
Built in part around concepts developed via the City 2.0, a new city slated for Porto will incorporate an army of smart sensors to optimize urban life.
Siemens Tests ‘eHighway’ With Trolley-Like Trucks
Siemens says its “eHighway,” with cargo trucks powered by overheard power lines like trolley cars, could make moving goods a whole lot greener.
Can’t Drive 55? Say Hello To The Evelio K1
The car can generate up to 335 horses, making it capable of hitting the 170 mile per hour mark and going from zero to 60 in a whiplash-inducing 3.2 seconds.
Waste-To-Energy Plant Will Put Haiti Trash To Use
A Pittsburgh company partners with the Haitian government to pick up trash and turn it into power in the Port au Prince area.
Newest U.S. Army Ride Something Tree Huggers Will Love?
The U.S. Army unleashes FED Bravo, its latest take on developing greener military technology that helps push it towards more a net zero energy operations goal.
Fisker Atlantic Plug In Hybrid Unveiled As Challenges Mount
Fisker Automotive unveils the Atlantic plug-in hybrid, its next green luxury car offering, as issues past, present and future arise for the troubled automaker.