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Want Govt To Pay For Half Of Your Electric Car? Try Estonia

Want Govt To Pay For Half Of Your Electric Car? Try Estonia

Some electric-car makers (they know who they are) tend to quote base prices after subtracting the U.S. Federal income tax credit of $7,500. We don't do that here, but that practice would be even more tempting in Estonia--which gives a whopping $22,900 (18,000-euro) incentive on every electric car...

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2006 Mazda Miata

Yes, It's Ethical To Drive A Stick Even If It Gets Lower MPG

Oh, for heaven's sakes. We're all for saving fuel by buying fuel-efficient cars, driving economically, cutting out unnecessary trips, planning ahead, carpooling, and all the... 21 hours ago by  4


 
Felix Kramer and his fleet: Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, Plug in Prius

Which Will Sell More: Volt, Leaf, Or Plug-In Prius?

In the quest for efficient mobility, there are three major players currently battling for top spot. The 2012 Nissan Leaf, 2012 Chevrolet Volt and 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In... 22 hours ago by  44


 
2012 Toyota Corolla 4-door Sedan Auto S (Natl) Angular Front Exterior View

Toyota Gas Mileage: Superb On Hybrids, Subpar On Regular Cars

Ask anyone what company makes the most fuel-efficient car on the market, and they'll likely answer Toyota. That's correct. But Toyota's reputation for fuel economy rests... 23 hours ago by  2


 
Proposed EPA E15 gasoline pump warning label for ethanol content

E15 Ethanol Fuel Can Damage Engines, New Automaker Study Says

A new study released today by the Coordinating Research Council says that E15 gasoline, which contains 15 percent ethanol, could damage the engines of certain high-volume car... 24 hours ago by  12


 
EV West's electric BMW M3

EV West Enters Electric BMW M3 In Pikes Peak Hillclimb

It isn't just big manufacturers like Nissan and Mitsubishi that enter the famous Pikes Peak hill climb in Colorado--plenty of individuals and independent teams take part each... May 16, 2012 by 


 
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid

2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: More Popular Without The Blue Badge?

Prejudice is a strange thing. Not only does it shape our opinion of the world around us, but it influences everything from the food we eat to the car we buy, either... May 16, 2012 by  1


 
Nissan Leaf: Lost Battery Capacity

2011 Nissan Leafs Start Losing Capacity Bars: Should You Worry?

It had to happen some time, just not perhaps as quickly as this. Since Nissan’s all-electric Leaf hatchback launched in late 2010, many have been watching with interest... May 16, 2012 by  17


 
Brammo Empulse R electric motorcycle

New Brammo Empulse Electric Motorcycle Unveiled

Electric motorcycle manufacturer Brammo has revealed two brand new motorcycles, the Empulse and Empulse R. Each motorcycle offers both a 100 mph top speed, and 100 miles of... May 15, 2012 by  1


 

Nanotech Solution To Hydrogen Fuel Puzzle From Brookhaven Lab?

A team of researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York, has opened the door to a future of clean, cheap hydrogen fuel by ditching a popular platinum... May 15, 2012 by  8


 
Better Place Battery Swapping

Better Place Battery Swapping: The Technology Behind The Idea

Last week, we shared with you our first-hand experience of driving an electric car through a Better Place battery swap station in Israel. Publicly, especially outside of... May 15, 2012 by  4


 
2013 Mazda CX-5 road test, Catskill Mountains, NY, April 2012

2013 Mazda CX-5 & 2012 Mazda3: Real-World Gas Mileage Boost From SkyActiv Engine

The trend is clear: To get higher gas mileage, almost all new cars will have smaller, more efficient engines. Mazda says its new line of SkyActiv engines and transmissions... May 15, 2012 by 


 
2012 Toyota Prius C IIHS Crash Test

2012 Toyota Prius C, Malibu Eco Get IIHS Top Safety Pick Award

Following in the tire-tracks of its older, larger and wagon-variant siblings,the 2012 Toyota Prius C has been awarded the coveted Top Safety Pick Award by the Insurance... May 15, 2012 by  1


 
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder prototype

Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Prototype: Factory Testing Update

Back in the late 1990s, Volkswagen embarked upon the development of its first "three liter" car. That number didn't refer to engine capacity, but a European fuel measurement... May 15, 2012 by  5


 
2012 Chevrolet Volt

Landlords Vs Tenants With Electric Cars: The Latest Round

Garages in single-family homes are relatively easy to wire for electric-car charging; shared garages in multifamily residences often aren't. Therein lies much frustration... May 15, 2012 by  54


 
Ferrari Enzo

Ferrari's Enzo Supercar Successor Goes Down Hybrid Route

It now looks almost certain that Ferrari will use hybrid technology for the next iteration of its range-topping supercar line, according to reports. Following the iconic 288... May 15, 2012 by  3


 

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