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Bikes vs. cars race ends in decisive two-wheeled victory

What does it take to beat a Zenn electric car and a Toyota Prius in cross-town driving? A pair of wheels and some leg-power. In the sixth annual Commuter Race in San Jose, California, all the bikes - a standard bike, a tandem and a hybrid bike - beat the two cars in a treasure hunt-style race through town. The riders and drivers were asked to perform a few tasks (get a pastry at one shop, an apple at another), and see who could make it to the finish line first. The event took place Tuesday and the fastest bike completed the route in 22 minutes; ... Read more →

Tesla rumor roundup: HQ move; 440 volt charging in Model S Sebastian Blanco

We're waiting not so patiently for the March 26th unveiling of the Tesla Model S (teased above). One thing we can confirm about the new car is that it will have 440V charging capability. CNET ...

Zero Motorcycles to host 24 Hours Of Electricross Domenick Yoney

If you happen to have an electric motorcycle, ATV or quad and always wanted to have your name in the record books, your chance for glory might be arriving this upcoming 4th of April. Zero Motorcycles ...

Tesla gives up on San Jose move Sebastian Blanco

Tesla warned in early December that without a $350 million loan from the federal government, the Model S sedan will be delayed and the company's planned move to San Jose, California to open a new ...

Tesla Motors building new headquarters and factory in San Jose Domenick Yoney

We've known for a while that Tesla Motors is planning on building a manufacturing plant somewhere in California where it can gnaw on the financial carrots held out to it by the Golden State. Now ...

VIDEO: New Triac highway speed electric car available now? 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/VIDEO_New_Triac_highway_speed_electric_car_available_now'; Is there a new three-wheeled highway-capable electric car about to emerge from "stealth mode"? We believe so and we have the video to prove it. As our faithful readers well know, we have been following ...

Toyotas first "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Event" in San Jose 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Toyota has pegged the San Jose auto show for the first "Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience" event. There will be driving simulators, a chance to evaluate your carbon footprint and information on hybrids and other alternative-fuels. Other hybrids are expected to be at the show as well, ...


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