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0IIHS condemns use of mini trucks and low-speed vehicles on public roads 1274450400
If you live in the U.S. sunbelt or in an upscale gated community, you've probably seen quite a few of those hopped-up electric golf carts trolling around your neighborhood. These low-speed vehicles are great for zipping to the mailbox or heading over to the clubhouse, and the vehicles are ...
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ELMOTO HR-2 to conquer Europe this summer, USA next spring 1239385620
Click above for hi-res galleryIf you happened to be at the International Bike Trade Show (IFMA) in Cologne, Germany last September (and who wasn't?), like many others in attendance you might have had your head turned by the ELMOTO HR-2 that you see pictured above. Combining some of the better ... -
New Renault Twingo, Under 120 g/km CO2 and no diesel 1217422320
For those who hate diesel but still want to have low CO2 emitting cars, Renault is offering a solution: A new variant of the Twingo has been introduced that emits 120 g/km and burns 5.1 l of unleaded for each 100 km (46mpg U. S.). This qualifies for France's 700€ bonus for low-polluting cars. ...
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New, cleaner cars have saved five million ton of CO2 over the last decade 1183046220
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/environment/Cleaner_cars_have_saved_5_tons_of_CO2_over_the_last_decade'; It's not all bad, after all. Yes, global warming is getting noticeably worse (dunno if it's related, but I've been caught twice in the last two days with my windows and sunroof open when random ...
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China BAK Battery to produce advanced lithium-ion batteries 1168531860
China BAK Battery, Inc. (BAK) has announced plans to develop and manufacture lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in laptops and cell phones, but increasingly being sought after for hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles. BAK will build a new facility in which to undertake the research and is ...
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Your Guide to Emissions Standards 1145705760
If you're like me, then all of the EVs (SULEV, ULEV, PZEV) attached to new car emissions descriptions are sort of baffling. The EVs are vehicle emissions standards in the state of California, but have gained popularity because they're easy to use and help salespeople sell cars to gals like me who ...

