alternative fuel vehicles
Do Electric And Natural-Gas Cars Compete Against Each Other?
We've been thinking a lot about natural-gas fueled vehicles, for reasons that will become clear in due course. Writing about green cars can occasionally be awkward, because there are different audiences for diesels versus hybrids, for plug-in electric cars, and for other types of alternative fuels...
Obama: Use Oil & Gas Lease Dollars To Fund Gasoline-Free Cars
The sequester is now with us, and Congress has lower approval ratings than South American death squads, but President Obama is doggedly pursuing his green agenda nonetheless... March 15, 2013 by John Voelcker 12
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars? Daimler Delays, Seeks Nissan, Ford As Partners
While gasoline engines will be with us for many years, and plug-in electric cars are coming slowly, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles remain in the background. Four makers have... January 25, 2013 by John Voelcker 11
For Greener Cars, Don't Count The Gasoline Engine Out Yet
Plug-in electric cars get a lot of press, perhaps more than their current sales might warrant. It's clear to industry analysts that the proportion of plug-ins among new cars... January 17, 2013 by John Voelcker 16
Yes, There IS A Veggie-Oil-Fueled Diesel Corvette--For Sale
Of all the Chevrolet models, the Corvette sports car may be the one least likely to be considered green. Indeed, the world rocked on its axis when the lead engineer said two... October 22, 2012 by John Voelcker 5
Will EPA Waive Ethanol Requirement Due To Drought?
This summer's drought across the midwestern U.S. may have an impact in an unexpected place: your gasoline tank. Almost 200 members of Congress, and the governors of eight... October 12, 2012 by John Voelcker 3
Which Auto Startup Has Built 2,500 Cars Over The Last Year?
Tesla Motors gets a huge amount of media attention, and Fisker Automotive isn't far behind. Other automotive startups, including Coda Automotive and tiny Wheego Electric... October 2, 2012 by John Voelcker 6
Could Treehuggers Determine The U.S. Presidential Race?
Let's face it: political discourse in the U.S. isn't very pretty. It's generally a matter of two large parties -- each backed by an army of fundraisers, copywriters, and... August 17, 2012 by Richard Read 28
State Governors Ask For Natural-Gas Cars, Industry Listens
Last week, governors of more than 20 states joined together to ask the auto industry for a specific kind of car: a mid-size sedan powered by natural gas, rather than... August 10, 2012 by John Voelcker 7
Chrysler: Yes, We'll Build A Few Electric And Hybrid Cars (We Have To)
Give Chrysler credit for consistency. A company executive said yesterday that it would indeed build electric and hybrid vehicles, though "sparingly" and for the "right kinds... August 8, 2012 by John Voelcker 6
Hydrogen-Fueled Olympics Taxis Sent 130 Miles To Refuel--On Diesel Trucks
The London Olympics now underway are a showcase for green cars. Automotive sponsor BMW is getting massive exposure for 4,000 of its greenest vehicles, including... August 1, 2012 by John Voelcker 10
Big Food Steps Up Fight Against Ethanol Mandate (Infographic)
Ethanol continues to be a political football, with the alcohol fuel coming under fire from the auto industry, environmental pressure groups, and others. The latest to line up... July 23, 2012 by John Voelcker 11
Ethanol In Your Gasoline Tank: The Pros And Cons
With flex-fuel cars that can run on E85 ethanol still a minority of the vehicles on sale, you might think ethanol isn't as important as some other future fuels. But up to 10... July 18, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Cars Still Important, Automakers Say
When anything is referred to as "not dead yet," it's usually dead--or very close. But despite the headline reference to a legendary Monty Python skit (NSFW), a recent post... July 9, 2012 by John Voelcker 20
BMW To Dump GM, Chooses Toyota As Fuel-Cell, Hybrid Partner?
It's hard to keep things secret in the auto industry. So when Bloomberg reported yesterday that German luxury maker BMW had broken off talks with General Motors on joint... June 28, 2012 by John Voelcker 1
Alt-Fuel Vehicles Star In Louisiana's Latest Political Drama
There's a storm a-brewin' in Louisiana over alternative vehicle tax credits. (There's a sentence that didn't end like you'd expect.) In 2009, the state legislature passed Act... June 25, 2012 by Richard Read 5
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