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58 Tesla's First Electric Vehicle, 2008 Roadster, Now Under Production Science & Tech (tags: alternative energy, automobiles, cars, electric cars, EVs, Tesla, transportation, zero-emissions vehicletechnology, NewTechnology, performance, energy, concept, car, Gizmos ) Clayton - 200 days ago - gas2.org Tesla Motors began limited production of their all-electric, zero-emissions sportscar, the Tesla Roadster. It's a car that can go from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds without using a drop of gas, and promises to be the first of a wave of new plug-in electric vehicles 6 comments \| visit site \| problem?
42 Plug-In Hybrids Could Require 160 New Power Plants By 2030 (Or None At All) : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: automobiles, batteries, cars, conversions, diy, electric vehicle, EV, fuel economy, gasoline, hacks, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in, power generation, prius, transportation, research, news, transportation ) Clayton - 206 days ago - gas2.org Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that nighttime charging of plug-in hybrids would not increase electricity demand over baseline levels. But if owners charge their vehicles during the day, it could require the construction of 160 new power plants. 1 comment \| visit site \| problem?
32 100 MPG+ Plug-In Hybrids Already Available (Check ÂEUR~Em Out) : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: automobiles, batteries, cars, conversions, diy, electric vehicle, EV, fuel economy, gasoline, hacks, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in, prius, transportation ) Clayton - 206 days ago - gas2.org Not everyone is waiting until 2010 to get their first plug-in hybrid. As I reported previously, Hybrids Plus out of Boulder, CO, is offering conversions for the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrids, turning them into 100 MPG+ superstars. Check them out... 1 comment \| visit site \| problem?
31 Could Hybrid Vehicles Hinder Development of More Sustainable Alternatives? : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, cars, fuel cell, Green, HEV, hybrids, news, PHEV, sustainability, transportation ) Clayton - 206 days ago - gas2.org French analysts have concluded that the wild popularity of gasoline-hybrid electric vehicles in the United States could potentially hinder development of more sustainable and advanced green vehicles. 1 comment \| visit site \| problem?
30 Aptera's $26,000 Electric Car and 300 MPG Hybrid Coming Soon : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: aerodynamics, Aptera, automobiles, cars, electric car, electricity, fuel, fuel economy, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in, science, technology, transportation ) Clayton - 208 days ago - gas2.org For under $30,000, you will soon be able to buy an electric car with a 120 mile range, or a plug-in hybrid that gets 300 miles-per-gallon. Sound like a fantasy, but this one could be coming to a dealer near you. Slated for release in 2008 [see story]. 2 comments \| visit site \| problem?
56 Sick of Gas?: Convert Your Car To Run On Electricity : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: automobiles, car hacks, cars, diy, electric vehicles, electricity, EV, howto, technology, transportation ) Clayton - 210 days ago - gas2.org If you can't buy the car you want, then build it. Gregg Abott (aka Gadget) custom-converts cars for a living, but instead of tricking out cars to run on biodiesel or get better mileage, he's hacking them to run on electricity. 2 comments \| visit site \| problem?
23 More Electrical ZAP for Your New Car Science & Tech (tags: car, interesting, research, science, technology, cars, automobiles, autos ) Max - 212 days ago - gas2.org An electric story. add a comment \| visit site \| problem?
35 First Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Goes Online, Makes Fuel From Wood Waste : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, biofuel, cellulosic ethanol, energy, ethanol, fuel, gasoline, renewable fuel, transportation ) Clayton - 213 days ago - gas2.org The first commercial cellulosic ethanol facility to convert waste wood materials into a renewable fuel went online last month near Upton, Wyoming. After 6 years of development, the technology can make fuel from wood and waste, like cardboard and paper. add a comment \| visit site \| problem?
29 A Biodiesel Prius? VW To Release 69.9 MPG Diesel Hybrid : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, biodiesel, biofuel, cars, diesel, electric, fuel, fuel economy, Green, hybrid, mileage, petroleum, transportation, VW ) Clayton - 217 days ago - gas2.org Toyota may lose its high-mileage stranglehold on the U.S. auto industry, thanks to Volkswagon's new Golf hybrid-electric diesel. At 69.9 MPG, the new model is a serious contender for high-mileage biodiesel usage with a ridiculously low-emissions profile. add a comment \| visit site \| problem?
48 How to Get Infinity MPG: Fisker's Eco-Chic Karma Vs Chevy Volt Science & Tech (tags: cars, transportation, automobiles, Fisker, Volt, Chevy, GM, hybrid, electric, plug-in hybrid, sportscar ) Clayton - 262 days ago - gas2.org Looking for a sweet ride that can get you infinity miles per gallon? Check out the Eco-Chic Fisker Karma, a luxury sports sedan capable of 50 miles of emissions free-driving on one overnight charge. add a comment \| visit site \| problem?
30 GM Announces Biofuel Partnership: Cheap, Green Ethanol? Science & Tech (tags: automobiles, biofuel, cars, cellulosic ethanol, E85, ethanol, FlexFuel, gasification, General Motors, innovation, microbiology, research, synfuel, technology syngas ) Clayton - 267 days ago - gas2.org LIVE FROM DETROIT AUTO SHOW: GM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BIO-BASED ETHANOL PRODUCER COSKATA BIOFUELS TO RAPIDLY COMMERCIALIZE AND DISTRIBUTE ETHANOL FOR FLEXFUEL VEHICLES. Coskata claims they can make ethanol for $1 per gallon from non-corn sources... add a comment \| visit site \| problem?

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Science & Tech News tagged with automobiles
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58 Tesla's First Electric Vehicle, 2008 Roadster, Now Under Production Science & Tech (tags: alternative energy, automobiles, cars, electric cars, EVs, Tesla, transportation, zero-emissions vehicletechnology, NewTechnology, performance, energy, concept, car, Gizmos ) Clayton - 200 days ago - gas2.org Tesla Motors began limited production of their all-electric, zero-emissions sportscar, the Tesla Roadster. It's a car that can go from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds without using a drop of gas, and promises to be the first of a wave of new plug-in electric vehicles 6 comments \| visit site \| problem?
42 Plug-In Hybrids Could Require 160 New Power Plants By 2030 (Or None At All) : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: automobiles, batteries, cars, conversions, diy, electric vehicle, EV, fuel economy, gasoline, hacks, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in, power generation, prius, transportation, research, news, transportation ) Clayton - 206 days ago - gas2.org Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that nighttime charging of plug-in hybrids would not increase electricity demand over baseline levels. But if owners charge their vehicles during the day, it could require the construction of 160 new power plants. 1 comment \| visit site \| problem?
32 100 MPG+ Plug-In Hybrids Already Available (Check ÂEUR~Em Out) : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: automobiles, batteries, cars, conversions, diy, electric vehicle, EV, fuel economy, gasoline, hacks, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in, prius, transportation ) Clayton - 206 days ago - gas2.org Not everyone is waiting until 2010 to get their first plug-in hybrid. As I reported previously, Hybrids Plus out of Boulder, CO, is offering conversions for the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrids, turning them into 100 MPG+ superstars. Check them out... 1 comment \| visit site \| problem?
31 Could Hybrid Vehicles Hinder Development of More Sustainable Alternatives? : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, cars, fuel cell, Green, HEV, hybrids, news, PHEV, sustainability, transportation ) Clayton - 206 days ago - gas2.org French analysts have concluded that the wild popularity of gasoline-hybrid electric vehicles in the United States could potentially hinder development of more sustainable and advanced green vehicles. 1 comment \| visit site \| problem?
30 Aptera's $26,000 Electric Car and 300 MPG Hybrid Coming Soon : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: aerodynamics, Aptera, automobiles, cars, electric car, electricity, fuel, fuel economy, hybrid, PHEV, plug-in, science, technology, transportation ) Clayton - 208 days ago - gas2.org For under $30,000, you will soon be able to buy an electric car with a 120 mile range, or a plug-in hybrid that gets 300 miles-per-gallon. Sound like a fantasy, but this one could be coming to a dealer near you. Slated for release in 2008 [see story]. 2 comments \| visit site \| problem?
56 Sick of Gas?: Convert Your Car To Run On Electricity : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: automobiles, car hacks, cars, diy, electric vehicles, electricity, EV, howto, technology, transportation ) Clayton - 210 days ago - gas2.org If you can't buy the car you want, then build it. Gregg Abott (aka Gadget) custom-converts cars for a living, but instead of tricking out cars to run on biodiesel or get better mileage, he's hacking them to run on electricity. 2 comments \| visit site \| problem?
23 More Electrical ZAP for Your New Car Science & Tech (tags: car, interesting, research, science, technology, cars, automobiles, autos ) Max - 212 days ago - gas2.org An electric story. add a comment \| visit site \| problem?
35 First Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Goes Online, Makes Fuel From Wood Waste : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, biofuel, cellulosic ethanol, energy, ethanol, fuel, gasoline, renewable fuel, transportation ) Clayton - 213 days ago - gas2.org The first commercial cellulosic ethanol facility to convert waste wood materials into a renewable fuel went online last month near Upton, Wyoming. After 6 years of development, the technology can make fuel from wood and waste, like cardboard and paper. add a comment \| visit site \| problem?
29 A Biodiesel Prius? VW To Release 69.9 MPG Diesel Hybrid : Gas 2.0 Science & Tech (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, biodiesel, biofuel, cars, diesel, electric, fuel, fuel economy, Green, hybrid, mileage, petroleum, transportation, VW ) Clayton - 217 days ago - gas2.org Toyota may lose its high-mileage stranglehold on the U.S. auto industry, thanks to Volkswagon's new Golf hybrid-electric diesel. At 69.9 MPG, the new model is a serious contender for high-mileage biodiesel usage with a ridiculously low-emissions profile. add a comment \| visit site \| problem?
48 How to Get Infinity MPG: Fisker's Eco-Chic Karma Vs Chevy Volt Science & Tech (tags: cars, transportation, automobiles, Fisker, Volt, Chevy, GM, hybrid, electric, plug-in hybrid, sportscar ) Clayton - 262 days ago - gas2.org Looking for a sweet ride that can get you infinity miles per gallon? Check out the Eco-Chic Fisker Karma, a luxury sports sedan capable of 50 miles of emissions free-driving on one overnight charge. add a comment \| visit site \| problem?
30 GM Announces Biofuel Partnership: Cheap, Green Ethanol? Science & Tech (tags: automobiles, biofuel, cars, cellulosic ethanol, E85, ethanol, FlexFuel, gasification, General Motors, innovation, microbiology, research, synfuel, technology syngas ) Clayton - 267 days ago - gas2.org LIVE FROM DETROIT AUTO SHOW: GM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BIO-BASED ETHANOL PRODUCER COSKATA BIOFUELS TO RAPIDLY COMMERCIALIZE AND DISTRIBUTE ETHANOL FOR FLEXFUEL VEHICLES. Coskata claims they can make ethanol for $1 per gallon from non-corn sources... add a comment \| visit site \| problem?

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