The Chocolate Powered Veggie Racecar

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

In a sport that values speed and performance above all else, a group of speed loving treehuggers are trying to dispel the myth performance must be sacrificed to incorperate sustainability. World First Racing has developed a Fomula class race car that takes sustainability beyond the fuel tank with the World First Racer.

10 Tips for Better Gas Mileage

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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With the volatility of the global oil market and a recession creeping up on us, we’re all looking for ways to pinch pennies. Getting better gas mileage from our vehicles not only saves us money, but will also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to less fossil fuel use. It’s a step in the right [...]

V2G: All Roads Lead Through Batteries

Posted on October 9, 2008 by John Gartner .

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Plug-in hybrids are exciting not only because they can reduce the cost (financial and environmental) of driving, but also because they could potentially lower the cost of powering a home and strengthen the power grid.

GM Unveils the Volt Plug-In Hybrid Car… Again?

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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GM Officially unveiled the Chevy Volt today, to which I asked, “Again?” To clarify this time it’s the “Official Launch” and the first time industry outsiders we be given a full look at the mysterious vehicle scheduled to go on sale in 2010.

The Flax Made Ondelios Concept By Renault

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Renault is unveiling their variation on a theme, the diesel hybrid, flax bodywork, recyclable eco ride. The Ondelios has some interesting additions for a high performance vehicle. With three rows of seating, wing hinged doors, and room for 6 people this high occupancy vehicle would be great for carpooling! Honestly though, the efficiency of [...]

Ronn Motors Hydrogen Injected Scorpion

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Ronn Motors Company is unleashing the Scorpion hydrogen fuel speedster on the world. The Scorpion is capable of reaching over 180mph (projected to achieve over 200) and has an average fuel efficiency of 40mpg. Through the use of the onboard electrical system water is electrolyzed to produce hydrogen which is then added to the air/fuel [...]

Lotus Is Taking It Up Another Notch with the Omnivore

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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Remember this post: Lotus Eco-Elise: Taking Sustainability Up a Notch? Well they’re taking it up another notch with their new Omnivore research engine, which will burn a range of tradition fuel and bio-alcohol fuels. The Omnivore is the next step in the development of efficient and dynamic engines that can adapt to our changing fuel [...]

Science Fact: Around the World with the Solartaxi

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Albert Waitt .

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Although the Solartaxi sounds like a contraption from a 19th century Jules Verne novel, it is entirely modern: The Solartaxi will be the first completely solar-powered car to drive around the world. It’s the creation of Louis Palmer, a Swiss educator and adventurer whose goal is not to make it in 80 days, but to [...]

Mazda Kazamai Crossover SUV Concept

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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Mazda leaked some info on their latest concept which they will be unveiling at the Moscow International Auto Salon on August 26th. The Mazda Kazamai is part of their long term vision to move to “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, which aims to provide a unique balance between sporty driving fun and superior environmental and safety performance.” [...]

Lotus Eco-Elise: Taking Sustainability Up a Notch

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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I know, I know another concept… but body panels made from locally grown hemp, water based paint, solar panels, manufacturing energy efficiency…this is more than just a car concept, this is a sustainable process that shows that there is more to sustainability in the automotive industry than just fuel efficiency.
Fuel efficiency is probably the most [...]