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‘Green Police’ Super Bowl Ad Touts Clean Diesel Audi A3 TDI

‘Green Police’ Super Bowl Ad Touts Clean Diesel Audi A3 TDI

After teasing the with two "Green Police" commercials in the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Audi ran a spot during the game featuring a montage of environmental infractions being busted by the "Green Police."

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The Chocolate Powered Veggie Racecar

The Chocolate Powered Veggie Racecar

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.

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10 Tips for Better Gas Mileage

10 Tips for Better Gas Mileage

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 [...]

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V2G: All Roads Lead Through Batteries

V2G: All Roads Lead Through Batteries

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.

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

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

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.

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The Flax Made Ondelios Concept By Renault

The Flax Made Ondelios Concept By Renault

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 [...]

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Ronn Motors Hydrogen Injected Scorpion

Ronn Motors Hydrogen Injected Scorpion

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 [...]

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Lotus Is Taking It Up Another Notch with the Omnivore

Lotus Is Taking It Up Another Notch with the Omnivore

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 [...]

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Science Fact: Around the World with the Solartaxi

Science Fact: Around the World with the Solartaxi

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 [...]

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Mazda Kazamai Crossover SUV Concept

Mazda Kazamai Crossover SUV Concept

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.”  [...]

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