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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 →

Maserati goes green with a carbon-fiber two wheeler Sam Abuelsamid

Maserati hasn't expressed much interest in improving the fuel economy of its road cars, although that will undoubtedly come in the next few years. In the meantime, those with a hankering for a ...

Yamaha Japan introduces three electric bikes: $1,200 for a 42 mile range Xavier Navarro

Yamaha. I hear the name and hope the news is about zippy electric scooters. The truth is, though, that the Japanese manufacturer also builds bicycles, and some of these bicycles have electric motors ...

As gas prices keep climbing, people choosing to get their bikes fixed Sam Abuelsamid

With Gasoline prices at record high levels, more drivers than ever are trying to unload their SUVs and get into vehicles that don't consume as much fuel. Some are moving to smaller more efficient ...

Mercedes-Benz updates their pedal power lineup Sam Abuelsamid

Click on the photo for a high-res gallery of the new Mercedes bikes To those who believe that no car, no matter how efficient can ever be considered green, Mercedes-Benz has just released their 2007 ...

Turn your used-up bicycles into furniture! 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

I must be honest here... I did not know that there was a market for recycled bike parts turned furniture, but apparently there is. From their site, "Welcome to Bike Furniture Design, the preeminent designer and producer of fine, hand-crafted, contemporary / modern furniture made from recycled and ...

Studs on bikes 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

In the not-too-distant future those of us in more northern climes will be back into the cold heart of winter. If you have ever driven a car in the winter with studded tires you will know that there is just no substitute. All-season tires can't compete with regular snow tires, and regular snow tires ...

Scooter and bike sales going gangbusters 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

One of the options for saving fuel does not involve spending lots of money on hybrid vehicles, or brewing your own biodiesel in your garage. Using a bike is clearly going to save a ton of fuel, but even a scooter will put a good dent in your gas bill. The Utah News reports motorcycle, scooter and ...


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