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Plug-in batteries electrify foreign oil realities

The next lithium breakthrough? An Argonne researcher testing the lithium potential In the next decade or so many battery researchers believe that new lithium batteries, potentially offering 500+ mile plug-in vehicles, are inevitable. Labeled lithium-air, such batteries offer up to ten times the storage as today’s lithium batteries — easily providing as much energy as a gasoline [...] [...]

Toyota Is Working on a Seven-Seat Prius

For more than year, we’ve heard rumors and hints about a family of Priuses. But we haven’t had any details about what a Toyota Prius SUV, minivan or compact car would look like—until now. Motor Trend is reporting that a slightly stretched Prius—badged as Alpha—is in the works. Calling the model a minivan is [...] [...]

As Gulf Oil Gushes, Obama Increases Fuel Economy Standards

President Obama signed the Presidential Memorandum at a ceremony on Friday. On Friday, the White House took another step towards increasing the efficiency of American vehicles and offering support for electric-drive vehicles. Is it a coincidence that this [...] [...]