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Volvo Downsizes Engines, Continues Drive Towards Greener Cars
Volvo isn’t the largest automaker in the world -- but it is one of the safest thanks to a long-standing passion about passenger and pedestrian safety dating back to when the company was founed nearly 85 years ago. But recently Volvo has developed a new passion to put alongside its aim to have...
Lemon Law: When Green Cars Turn Yellow
When it comes to lemons, are defective green cars different than traditional all gas or diesel engine vehicles? The simple answer is, no. The statistics of manufacturing... September 2, 2010 by Donald Ladew 2
Startup Transonic Injects Supercritical Fuel For 30% MPG Rise
The principles of the gasoline engine have chugged along for a century now without much change. The last big evolutions were variable valve timing and the switch to fuel... August 27, 2010 by John Voelcker
Nissan, Infiniti To Look To Renault For Sports, Luxury EVs?
With Nissan busy working on bringing the 2011 Leaf to the market you think they'd have their hands full with EV development right now. Despite this, both Nissan and luxury... July 22, 2010 by Antony Ingram
Will EV Range Extenders Give Rise to a Rotary Renaissance?
Four months from now, the world's first extended-range electric vehicle will start showing up at dealers. The 2011 Chevrolet Volt will introduce car buyers to the idea of a... July 21, 2010 by John Voelcker
Do EVs Need A Passing Gear? Nissan Says Yes, Chevy Disagrees
One of the benefits of the electric vehicle experience is the near instantaneous torque at your disposal when you prod the right-hand pedal: no shifting, no "kickdown," just... July 13, 2010 by Antony Ingram 5
Nissan To Release Infiniti M 35 Hybrid, First In-House Hybrid
Nissan Motor Co. is launching a gasoline-electric hybrid version of its Infiniti M 35 sedan later this year, and hopes to nearly double the fuel mileage of the gasoline... July 8, 2010 by Anthony Alaniz 3
Green Driving Tips To Improve Your Gas Mileage This Summer
While the July Fourth holiday weekend has ended, many Americans still have a hefty amount of summer travel ahead. With gas prices slowly inching toward $3 a gallon, many... July 8, 2010 by Anthony Alaniz 3
The Great Smart MPG Mystery
Since its official introduction into the U.S. in January 2008, the Smart ForTwo has come under near constant criticism for the poor economy figures it achieves despite being... June 27, 2010 by Antony Ingram
Micro-Bypass Filtration Can Reduce Oil Use by 66 Percent
Micro-bypass filtration is not really all that new, but it's only now that it's finally catching on in the transportation industries. These are engine oil filters that... June 23, 2010 by Aaron Turpen
2009 Chevrolet Aveo5: 30,000 Mile Review
Weary of supporting all the ex-wives of the world's Sheiks, Emirs and Pashas in the manner to which they are accustomed, when my old Chrysler started crying for another... June 5, 2010 by Craig Chereek
Bugatti Experiments With All-Electric Supercar Based on Audi E-Tron
Bugatti, the automaker that gave us the Veyron--the world's fastest and most expensive series production car--may be set to revolutionize the car industry once again... May 29, 2010 by Bogdan Hociung
2011 Nissan Leaf Prototype: Quick Drive Impressions
Having announced that they were to be building the 2011 Leaf electric car at their Washington plant in England, Nissan have been taking the car around the UK on a... May 28, 2010 by Antony Ingram
Covering Electric Cars: Is It Really THAT Hard For the Media?
If you pay attention to the so-called mainstream media, you could be forgiven for thinking that electric vehicles are alien technology, rather than cars with plugs. Though... May 5, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 2
Will Nissan Have a Smaller Electric Car For Sale After the Leaf?
Rumors are flying that Nissan is preparing a subcompact electric vehicle to compete directly with cars like the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, and it may even be made in China. The... May 2, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
Report: Launching Renault EVs With Better Place in Denmark
Living in Denmark, I was recently able to sign up for a Renault Fluence Electric Vehicle, and was subsequently assigned # 25 on the waiting list. I also arranged an interview... April 28, 2010 by easyecar 3
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