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The Venturi Volage Electric Roadster

The Venturi Volage Electric Roadster

Go to the Gallery Possibly the most jaw dropping of all the fuel efficient super sports cars we’ve featured, the Venturi Volage, is an all electric, high performance machine.  This lightweight carbon fiber chassis is powered by 4 individual electric wheel motors.  This system offers a tremendous performance and handling advantage over a single drive system, [...]

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Volvo Markets First Hybrid Bus: Volvo 7700

Volvo Markets First Hybrid Bus: Volvo 7700

This is the first commercially viable hybrid bus that should see the market place by 2010. Using a combo diesel and lithium ion battery the 7700 Hybrid decreases CO2 emissions by 30%, doesn’t idle at lights and stops, reduces particle and nitrous oxide emissions by 40-50%, carries more passengers, and runs quieter than its fully [...]

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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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Thunderbolt Concept Electric Scooter

Thunderbolt Concept Electric Scooter

Designed by Henrik Björkman the Thunderbolt is a statement to the gas guzzling world. Meant to be in-your-face with a vacuous hole where an engine should be the Thunderbolt is a mobile reminder that other modes of energy exist…and are in fact better. Running on an electro-magnetic drive system located in the rear wheel [...]

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SMERA LUMENEO Electric Car?

SMERA LUMENEO Electric Car?

The Lumeneo Smera is the smallest passenger car I have seen to date.  While I like that it is environmentally friendly I don’t know if I’d feel comfortable sharing an environment with a Hummer if I were driving one of these, yet that may not be an issue for long.  While this little guy [...]

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A 220 MPG Green Sports Car

A 220 MPG Green Sports Car

They keep getting better and better!  Here’s another killer eco-friendly sports car.  While this is still a concept, Hybrid Technologies has some pretty bold aspirations aiming to have a working prototype by this September and be on the market by lat 2009, early 2010.  They plan to produce two models of this beauty, an [...]

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Vectrix Electric Scooter: Zero Emissions Performance Bike

Vectrix Electric Scooter: Zero Emissions Performance Bike

Upgrade: $11,000 With zero emissions and from zero to 50 in 6.8 seconds the Vectrix will make you the slickest and quickest scooter commuter on the byways. The Vectrix is the ultimate in performance and eco-friendly transportation. The laws of science still apply to the Vectrix however. Such practices as high speeds, hard acceleration, and [...]

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Fisker Karma: Sport Luxury Plug-in Hybrid

Fisker Karma: Sport Luxury Plug-in Hybrid

Upgrade: $80,000 Sleek, sexy & eco-chic the Fisker Karma is the first Luxury Plug-in Hybrid.  Did I mention it’s screamin’ fast?  Not quite as quick as the Tesla Roadster, but it still boasts an impressive 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and a top speed of 125mph.  Not all power and asthetics, the Karma has some [...]

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The Uno Electric Motorcycle, or MotorUnicycle

The Uno Electric Motorcycle, or MotorUnicycle

Upgrade: $TBD Dubbed the Uno, this crazy Segway / crotch rocket hybrid is the result of teen, Ben Gulak’s preternatural engineering skills combined with his desire to help the environment.  This “motorUnicycle” actually has two wheels, side by side, and is reportedly easy to ride.  Pictured above is an actual working prototype that weights about 120 [...]

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The Zero Emissions Tesla Electric Roadster

The Zero Emissions Tesla Electric Roadster

Upgrade: $109,000   The long awaited Tesla Roadster is finally out with the opening of the Tesla showroom in Hollywood, but don’t get too excited, all the 2008 models have been sold and there’s already a long line for the 2009 models.  Here’s a quick breakdown for those of you who are not already familiar [...]

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