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The Fight for Fuel-Efficient Tires

In passing the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act, the federal government acted to drastically improve the average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in the United [...] [...]

ZAP Global Blog: ZAP and Jonway Auto Show Electric Vehicle Lineup at 25th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS-25)

SHENZHEN, China (November 4, 2010) – Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) and Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd. are showing their lineup at the 25th International Electric Vehicle Symposium, EVS-25, November 5-9 in Shenzhen, China. read more [...]

SEMA: Hybrid modification and tuning rules

Toyota Prius C&A Custom Concept Blinging out the hybrid This year’s SEMA show displayed numerous customized hybrid cars. Honda and Toyota went hybrid modification crazy, with each bringing numerous custom concepts. Even GM brought a tricked out Chevy Volt. But are hybrid fans into SEMA’s tuner paradise? Having seen a number of customized hybrids in my hometown of Los [...] [...]

C-Maxing the hybrid microvan segment

Needs to be a hybrid? Competing with a Prius microvan Is the minivan dead? “Sales are stronger than many might expect and Ford is betting that what the next generation of parents will want in a car is not just another minivan but something even smaller, more flexible and fuel-efficient,” according to MSNBC. While that might be true, can [...] [...]

Small hybrid and plug-in cars: A skewed perspective

Can the Chevy Silverado hybrid be turned into a sale's leader? Light duty trucks dominate US market share and Big 3 profits, again In recent weeks, the CEO of Better Place has stated that when his company focuses on the US market, it will focus on electric SUVs. Similarly, one of Tesla’s co-founders recently claimed that small [...] [...]

High School Renewable Energy Program Seeks a New Green Vehicle

Since 2004, environmental science teacher Jill Krysinski has been working with students at Bloom High School in Chicago Heights to gain a hands-on understanding of solutions to [...] [...]

Volkswagen: The 2011 Gas-Electric Jetta Will Be a “Power Hybrid”

2011 Volkswagen Jetta The 2012 Jetta Hybrid will emphasize power instead of efficiency. That’s according to comments made by Michael Hinz, Jetta technical project manager, published today by UK’s Autocar website. “Are hybrids really fuel efficient? Not really, as you are adding more weight,” said Hinz. “Yes, we could do a power hybrid. We’re certainly not [...] [...]