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
After years of development, the Washington-based company InnovaTek is testing a hand-sized microreactor that can convert virtually any liquid fuel (like biodiesel) into hydrogen, producing a portable hydrogen stream for use in adjoining fuel-cells.
The historic city of Philadelphia hasn't been known for its skyline in a long time. Now, some developers want to change that with a new proposal -- which will boast energy and water efficiency.
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].
VW created a car that uses only 1 liter of fuel for every 100 km. That's 285 MPG, and it's not a hybrid. It's a super-efficient lightweight diesel. Take a look...
While plug-in hybrids offer great increases in fuel efficiency, they may come at a surprising cost: water. A recent study from Environmental Science & Technology found that plug-ins require the consumption of 3 times and withdrawal of 17 times more water.
A University of Minnesota study found that using higher blends of ethanol (20%) blended into gasoline did not cause damage or cause performance problems when used in standard gasoline engines.
