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Alternative Fuel Vehicles Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Easiest Way to Save on Gas? Drive Electric If your sick and tired of buying gas, especially now with gas prices through the roof, you should consider buying an electric car. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen Car Fundamentals Hydrogen cars have been in the news lately as another alternative to gasoline or diesel vehicles. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Electric Car Fundamentals Electric cars just may be the answer to our gasoline price woes, but how does the electric car run? More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Alarmist Attitudes against EVs This author read some articles about electric cars and the problems they would cause. Let's see what you think. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Lumengo Smera The Smera is a tiny thing, but you know what they say about small packages. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Building Dreams The story of the F3DM is an interesting one: it’s built by a company that designed the batteries before they designed the car. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Eco-cars, International Football & Financial Sense It sounds somewhat strange to put “financial sense”, “environmental responsibility” and “international footballer” in the same sentence, but the former captain of the Irish football team, Andy Townsend, is proving that times are changing. Earlier this month Townsend had his super-charged Range Rover Sport converted to run on a Prins LPG kit which means that he will cut his fuel bills in half and significantly reduce his greenhouse gas emissions. Whilst many motorists are still keen to drive large cars, their high running costs and negative environmental impact make the petrol and diesel versions increasingly hard to justify. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Th!nk Ox The Norwegian company Th!nk, formerly a subsidiary of Ford is hoping to change all of that with their new line of electric vehicles, lead by the Th!nk Ox 5-seater. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Air Car Prototype at the New York Car Show It’s a car that’s built to fly. With electric and hydrogen powered cars leading the way in future motoring, where does this Flying Car fit in? Get ready for the Milner Air Car! More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Saleen S55 Raptor Concept Since 2000 Saleen has branched out to make his own brand of performance vehicles, starting with the Saleen S7 supercar, a challenger to the title of world’s fastest street car. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Air Car Revolution No one threw a party when air-powered drills were invented, but the coming of compressed air vehicles is definitely something to celebrate. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Unleashing the Furai Mazda keeps it in the green with the ethanol-powered Furai, the race car of the future. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Does it Pay to Buy a Green Vehicle? When it comes to going green, hybrid cars provide one way to use energy efficiently and reduce your carbon footprint. Are there financial advantages too? You bet. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Engineering Students Develop Skills To Propel "Green" Vehicles Into Next Decade And Beyond Mississippi State University's Challenge X vehicle, which won the program's Year Three competition in 2007, cruises on a test track. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Dodge ZEO Concept ZEO For Zero Emissions Operation It seems as though car makers are determined to convince the public that electric doesn’t mean slow. A significant number of electric car prototypes being exhibited these days are sports cars – nimble vehicles with attractive styling and impressive performance. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Concept Over the past 15 years, small pickup trucks in North America have transformed from somewhat practical mini-haulers into slightly smaller versions of their bigger cousins in the full-size market. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The 2008 Jeep Renegade Concept Sometimes a car company just wants to show off. Bizarre, off the wall designs, over the top features and ridiculous power are some of the best ways to get all eyes on your product at one of the big international auto shows. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Volkswagen UP! This season has seen a resurgence in the number of stylish subcompact concepts being offered by Japanese and German companies. One of the most recent is the Volkswagen UP! More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Honda Hybrid CR-Z Concept The compact car market place can sadly seem like the land that style forgot. Many vehicles in this segment represent the most basic of point A to point B style transportation, as buyers are frequently looking more for value than they are for excitement. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : BioFuels Mazda Furai Concept It’s hard to imagine that the market for high dollar exotic supercars is becoming crowded, but the reality is, almost every manufacturer seems to want a piece of the 200 mile per hour street car pie. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Toyota Highlander Hybrid One of the leading car companies of the world, Toyota is coming out with their latest invention: The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. As the name suggests, the Highlander Hybrid is packed with different systems, utilities and characteristics that work in unison to make this magnificent machine a truly incomparable sport-utility vehicle. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Hybrid Electric Cars: The Environmental Friendly Cars A HEV or a hybrid electric vehicle is an electric engine that generates electric energy and is combined with an engine that uses some other type of fuel, in other words hybrid cars work on a dual engine. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Fastest Diesel-Driven Vehicle In The World The world's fastest diesel-powered vehicle recently sped across the Bonneville Salt Flats. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : BioFuels Concept Climax Three students of design at Coventry University were inspired to design a car. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Hybrid Car Comparison: Choosing Your Hybrid Car The popularity of the Hybrid car is on the rise these days. There are many advantages to buying a Hybrid car. The three most important benefits that one can derive by purchasing a Hybrid car is: there are tax benefits that you can take advantage of, your fuel costs are cut down by more than half and a Hybrid car is environmental friendly because it does not emit poisonous gases into the atmosphere. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Miles Electric Vehicles' High-Speed Sedan Miles Electric is a relatively new automobile manufacturer from California that specializes in compact, low-speed electric vehicles. Many military and government agencies, as well as universities, use these “green-fuel cars” because of their efficiency and less harmful effect on the environment. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Luxury And Comfort Of A Lexus Hybrid Car Hybrid technology is the new buzz in the motor world today and Toyota has granted patent rights to other manufacturers to make Hybrid cars. Toyota is one of the leading manufacturers of Hybrid cars and has shared its innovations with other manufacturers generously. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Think City Electric Car It all started with Ford who bought Norway’s Think Nordic ASA but they lost interest in electric vehicles and sold off this company to a Swiss company and from there, it was bought over by Norwegian investors. The product of its new venture is expected to roll out next year. Think City incorporates brand new technology. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Hybrid Cars Are The Cars Of The Future Is it time to buy a new car? You may want to consider a purchase that will address your future needs of our environment as well as your personal economy. Instead of the gas guzzling cars of the past, you may want to consider a fuel saving car of the future. Of course I mean a Hybrid car. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Fuel Cells Morgan Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Prototype There have been many different makers of British specialist sports cars that have just fallen by the wayside - however, Morgan has continued to keep on going and is looking towards the future in order to create a plan to become one of the first car makers to actually commercialize a car that is operated on hydrogen fuel cells. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Revealed at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE is actually one of the new variants of vehicles that Mazda is developing that uses an engine that is hydrogen rotary engine or an RE. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars G-Wiz You'll find a lot of them on London roads and you'll also find they live up to their name. These Indian made cars which have been designed by the Reva Electric Car Company have found favor with many to beat London’s rush hour traffic. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Citroen 2CV Citroen, the French automaker produced this economy car during the latter part of the last century. The Citroen 2CV is considered to be one of the most iconic cars from the company and was dubbed the ‘tin snail’. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars GMC Yukon Hybrid The GMC Yukon Hybrid is marketed as being the world's first “two mode” hybrid vehicle. With that in mind, you may be wondering exactly what is meant by being a “two mode” hybrid vehicle. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Fuel Cells Honda FCX Clarity Fuel-Cell Vehicle With the Honda FCX Clarity Fuel-Cell Vehicle due to be released in summer of 2008, everyone has some questions about the hydrogen powered, zero emission vehicle and the hydrogen fuel cell technology that powers it. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Neighborhood Electric Vehicles: A GEM Of An Idea American consumers are demanding greener transportation options and one company has been providing them for more than 10 years. To accomodate the demand companies like Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) has manufactured emission free electric vehicles (NEV). More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles What is The Automotive X-Prize The Automotive X-Prize is one of the unique events on this planet that brings together car manufacturers and amateurs to develop a super efficient vehicle that will not be hazardous to the environment. Today, while most cars rely on gasoline as fuel, some manufacturers have begun to produce flexible fuel hybrid cars that run on bio-diesel or gasoline, and of course we also have the electric hybrids. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid The Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the most popular of all of the hybrids on the market today. As a consequence, Honda has built on the already solid reputation of the vehicle as it brings the 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid onto the market. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Tesla Roadster All Electric Sports Car The Tesla is an all electric sports car that costs about 2 cents per mile to drive. It differs from other electric cars we are familiar with because it can go from 0 to 60 mph in under 4 seconds. Now that's fast, and it has a range of about 245 miles per charge. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Distinct Innovative Advantages Of The Ford Hybrid Car The Ford brand has been an American icon signifying excellence, innovation and dedication. Among the world’s largest automobile manufacturers, Ford has time and again come up with cutting edge technology for automobiles that cater to every need. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars How to Pay Less at the Pump With gasoline prices still hovering near $3 per gallon in many areas of the country, you may be wishing you could afford a hybrid. The good news is, you can probably increase your fuel efficiency and reduce fuel costs right now – without shelling out thousands more for a hybrid car or waiting a few more years until automakers produce cheaper, more plentiful hybrids. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Hybrid Car: Great Advantages, Great To Use With rising fuel prices and the ever prevalent pollution emitted by the conventional vehicle adding to our Greenhouse effect, the need for a more efficient vehicle is a must for today. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid While most alternative fuel vehicles tend to be either small and economy oriented or expensive and exclusive, Mazda has decided to push their hydrogen powered platforms into the realm of more practical use with the introduction of the Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Subaru B5-TPH – The Turbo Parallel Hybrid The Subaru B5-TPH (the TPH stands for Turbo Parallel Hybrid) was an impressive new exhibit at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. It’s got a bit of everything. It is part SUV, part sports wagon with an electric motor alongside a turbocharged engine. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Peugeot 207 Epure And Fuel Cell Technology The new Peugeot 207 Epure is, as it is described, a vehicle ‘styled for pleasure’. It is equipped with an experimental power train and this really is the latest in the Peugeot offerings and is something that has no effect on the car’s styling or functioning More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Greener Cars on the Horizon Earth Talk No longer just the domain of the Japanese, greener cars are forthcoming from just about all of the major automakers. Toyota will improve on its hot-selling Prius by adding a plug so owners can juice up the batteries overnight and make it at least six miles before switching over to the car’s gasoline-powered internal combustion engine. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The 2007 Line Up Of Hybrid Cars In a world where growing greener has become more and more necessary, it’s nice to know that the world of cars is falling in line too. With the popularity of 'Hybrid Technology', the demand for these vehicles is growing by leaps and bounds across the world. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The History of the Hybrid Car Demand for a car that would be economical to run and one that would not pollute the atmosphere has resulted in the development of the Hybrid car. Vast strides made in the recent past in gasoline engine technology, has made the Hybrid car a popular reality. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Mazda RX-8 REs Hydrogen-powered cars represent the leading edge of alternative fuel technology. The concept of a zero-emissions vehicle is something that environmental policies of many nations have set as a goal. Liquid hydrogen fuel represents one of the great hopes in the fulfillment of this policy. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Go Electric with the Elettrica It’s a comfortable 2-seater and it can take you round town at 40 mph and it can travel a distance of 65 miles on a full five-hour charge. It also has enough space in the boot to accommodate a lot of shopping or luggage and is comfortable inside thanks to good legroom, headroom, leather seats and a glass roof. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Zero Pollution Subaru R1e Electric MicroCar The Subaru R1e is a battery-operated electric microcar is expected to go global in 2010. It is a four-seater but has only two doors and is a result of Subaru and the Japanese giant Tokyo Electric Power coming together. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars The Toyota Hybrid X From Japan’s leading car maker comes a hybrid that breaks the mould of conventional hybrids with a car that could just be a conventional comfortable regular four-door, four-seater – with a lot of great looks added. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Ooh La La Microcar Zenn It’s from the company in France that claims to be the leader in microcars and ‘Zenn’ stands for ‘zero emissions no noise’. The car has been developed in collaboration with Canada’s Feel Good Cars and is being launched in the UK. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Municipalities Cracking Down on Idling In a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Canadian municipalities are passing anti-idling bylaws, in one case citing "0 miles to the gallon" as reason enough to turn off city vehicles. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Sakuro Maranello4 – The Snug Electric Alternative There comes yet another choice in electric cars for London roads and that is the Sakura Maranello4. Made by the EFFIDI Automotive Group in Italy, it is marketed in the UK by the Sakura Battery Company Ltd. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles The Bugatti Veyron - The Most Expensive Car in the World European sports cars, you either love them or hate them. As of now, Bugatti has led the pack with its new introduction to the market, the Veyron. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Plug-in To The Future Of "Green" Vehicles The Chevy Volt For Canadians who typically drive 64 kilometers a day or less, the plug-in Chevrolet Volt would eliminate trips to the gas station and produce zero emissions. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Shift Into a 'Greener' Gear This Year Whether it's a concern for the environment or the increasing cost of fuel, more and more people are seeing the hybrid vehicle as a viable option. Hybrid cars are appealing because they pair a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors to achieve higher fuel efficiency and extremely low emissions. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Charge Of The Lightning GT Electric Car It?s got the power. The Lightning GT may be an electric sports car but it can take on many a large engine car in its range and overtake it as far as acceleration, speed, performance and looks go. This latest offering from UK?s Lightning Car Company is all set to take on the road and make all the others move aside. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Go Green to Save Some Green When Leasing a Car The Hybrid vehicles’ are continuing to grow rapidly in popularity since their introduction. By the end of the year 2005 it was estimated that there were over 300,000 Hybrid vehicles driving. Since they are so economically friendly tax breaks are being offered to those that purchase and or lease a Hybrid vehicle. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Fun With The FM-4 v1.0 HumanCar What is the FM-4 v1.0 HumanCar? It's a fully manual car capable of seating four passengers. When the road is downhill, it can go up to speeds above 60 mph and it handles very well at that speed. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Mitsubishi i MiEV SPORT – Now Electric Goes Sporty! Mitsubishi has just unveiled an electric car and it is going to probably be the most looked-at model in the Tokyo Motor Show this October in Chiba City. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Hybrid Car Facts Hybrid cars are cars which run on rechargeable batteries and gasoline engines, rather than just a gasoline engine. As the car uses batteries they help in reducing the fuel emissions since the car runs on batteries when you are accelerating. Here are some interesting facts about hybrid cars. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Can Hybrid Cars Also Run On Ethanol or Bio-Diesel? Environmental advocates would love to see carmakers mass-produce a biofuel-electric hybrid. From a technology standpoint, it’s a no-brainer: Major automakers already turn out vehicles that can run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol, derived from corn and other crops, and 15 percent standard gasoline. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The Volt A Plug in Car by Chevrolet Since there is an increasing demand for alternative fuel vehicles, the auto industry has been investing heavily in them. One such manufacturer is the Detroit-based car manufacturing giant General Motors. In January of 2006 they introduced a propulsion system for the Chevrolet Volt, which supports the company’s E-Flex electric car architecture. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Hybrid Cars: How Do They Work Hybrid cars are the latest additions in the race of the auto industry. A few years ago there were only a few on the roads, but today there are thousands. Hybrids will make it easier for people to be spared the cost of out of control gasoline prices. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Greenbox: Bio-Fuel From Car Fumes Greenbox is the name given to a new technology being touted as the next innovation that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and thus help the environment. The technology has been developed through the research of Derek Palmer, an organic chemist; and engineers, Ian Houston and John Jones from Wales in the UK. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars E-Flex Electric Vehicle System The E-Flex is a new vehicle propulsion system introduced by GM. The "E" in the E-Flex stands for "electricity" and "Flex" stands for "Flexibility". This term sums up in essence that the vehicle propulsion system will produce electricity, and that its platform is also flexible, a unique feature that will make it a groundbreaking achievement if it can be successfully translated into production. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Hybrid Taxi Cabs Dear EarthTalk: I visited New York City recently and could not believe the number of taxicabs on the streets. Are there any efforts to “green up” these vehicles? They must be real gas-guzzlers, considering all the idling and stop-and-go traffic they face. -- Justin Grant, Berkeley, CA More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Which is Greener: The Prius or the Hummer? Dear EarthTalk: I read that hybrid cars are actually less green-friendly than even Hummers, because they have two motors and very environmentally damaging batteries. Is this true? More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Get Smart With A Smart Car Surprising, the name is just so right for this little car. It was originally started by the auto maker Daimler-Chrysler, the people who make the Mercedes Benz and the watchmaker Swatch. So ‘smart’ is actually an acronym that stood for ‘Swatch Mercedes ART’. The joint venture was set up in a place called Smartville in France. However, Swatch, inexperienced in the field of auto manufacturing and faced with the prospect of impending losses, pulled out. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Water Pump Pumps were made to move liquids and the earliest reference to them can be found in the writings of Archimedes way back in the third century. You’ll find that pumps come in various sizes and shapes and they work by means of mechanical energy which either lifts material or pushes it using compression. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Go Green Without Going Broke The fuel efficient Chevrolet Impala achieves better than 7L/100km highway fuel consumption and features advanced technology such as Active Fuel Management. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Propane Use For Vehicles Some researchers have studied propane use for vehicles for many years, and have discovered that this readily available fuel source could help with the present day problems that we have with the environment and the effects that other fuel alternatives have on global warming. Since propane gas burns cleaner than the other fuels in use today throughout the world, the chances of repairing some of the damage tends to improve significantly and get brighter everyday. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Gas Prices Fuel Purchases Of Electric Cars A growing number of Americans have steered clear of rising gasoline prices by turning to electric cars. Fans of electric cars-which run on a battery that is charged by plugging into an outlet at home-say they offer drivers a variety of advantages over their gas-powered counterparts. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars NYC Pushing to new limits on Going Green with hybrid taxis Just this past May, as part of a larger effort to make New York the “greenest major metropolis on the planet,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced an ambitious plan to switch over the city’s 13,000-vehicle taxi cab fleet from gas guzzling traditional cars to (comparatively) fuel-sipping gasoline-electric hybrids. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles The Automotive X Prize The Automotive X Prize is a contest held by the California-based X Prize Foundation, designed to promote the development of commercially-viable vehicles that are both environmentally-sound and highly-efficient for the purpose of moving away from our dependence on fuel and reduce fuel consumption's drastic effect on the environment. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars Google Gives Millions for the Development of Plug-In Hybrid Cars Cars are one of the major contributors to the greenhouse effect. The carbon gases that they emit are the ones which can trap the heat within the earth’s atmosphere, thereby causing the process of global warming to accelerate. But there is a car which can help solve this problem. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Toyota FT-HS The Supra Rides Again Toyota's concept car, the new FT-HS, will essentially be a hybrid sports car come to life. Many sports car enthusiasts will be excited about this car that Toyota debuted in Detroit, Michigan, earlier in 2007. Their new Toyota FT-HS will be a sports car that is also a hybrid. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive System Going Green is all the rage, especially in automobiles. With Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive System you do not have to sacrifice performance for economy. This award winning engine is ready to serve with style. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Active Fuel Management: The Best of Both Worlds You want to go green but not ready to give up your V6 or V8 power? Gm’s Active Fuel Management system is the answer for you. With this revolutionary engineering in your car you can have all the power you want but only when you need it. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Ethanol Use For Vehicles A major car manufacturer considered ethanol use for vehicles for a number of years in many of their vehicles, and in 1996 they felt that fuel prices had raised enough for people to be open to a new fueling option. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars More Canadians Choosing to Drive a Hybrid With more than 950,000 hybrid vehicles sold globally, the technology has truly become mainstream. As hybrids have evolved, Canadian drivers no longer have to choose between their environmental values or luxury, power and style. Today, hybrid cars are a practical and preferred choice for many. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Hybrid Technology in Cars The bullet shaped Honda Insight was the first electric/gasoline powered hybrid vehicle available in the United States. This two-seater provided the best in fuel economy without compromising performance. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles The Multi-Fuel Prototype Car From Volvo It could be something out of science fiction movie but it really is true. There is a vehicle today that can run on not just one fuel but 5 fuels and all you need to do to change from one to the other is the push of a button. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Debunking Hybrid Myths Climate change is top of mind, and hybrid cars are becoming an icon for environmental awareness among Canadian consumers. But hybrid technology has evolved quickly, and it's still a mystery for many Canadians. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Green My Ride Transportation is one of the largest sources of air pollution in Canada. This sector not only contributes to the formation of smog and acid rain but also produces a quarter of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions. To address the issue, the Federal Government has announced measures to reduce the impact of vehicle emissions on the environment and human health. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles High Performance While Going Green: The Hydrogen 7 BMW scored a first in showcasing the first ever luxury performance sedan with hydrogen drivetrain. Browse this article to find out about soon owning a virtually emission-free flagship saloon that hardly compromises the performance you have come to expect from BMW. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles What Ever Happened to the Purely Electric Cars What ever happened to the purely electric cars that were around 10 years ago? I’m familiar with the hybrid cars now widely available, but what ever happened to the purely electric cars that were around 10 years ago? --Peter Zilly, Bellingham, WA More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Hybrid Cars Hybrid Cars: Brisk Sales, More Choices With no end in sight to turmoil in the Middle East and a flagging U.S. dollar, $3 a gallon gas looks to be a fact of life. The resulting desire for greater fuel efficiency is driving brisk sales for gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles. Check out the full listing of currently available models and those slated for roll-out very soon, as well as one surprising finding that will spark development of even more hybrid vans and SUV’s. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars ZAP-X Electric Crossover A Powerful, Stylish SUV ZAP Automotive looks to leap ahead of all clunky, underpowered pure-electric vehicles currently available or under development if it can rapidly tool up and bring the Zap-X Electric Crossover to market in 2008. For here is a powerful, capacious and ultra-modern electric vehicle for families, for groups of up to seven and for mobile businessmen/road warriors. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The 2008 Tesla All-Electric Roadster Tesla Motor breaks ground with the 2008 Roadster, an all-electric two-door that salves one’s conscience about greenhouse gas emissions (exactly zero) while delivering the acceleration and speed of a Ferrari. Find out how Tesla and Lotus Development managed this feat. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Fuel Cells Honda to Roll Out Hydrogen Hybrid in 2008 Honda’s FCX hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid promises to go commercial in 2008 (no date disclosed). It is a streamlined, well-appointed sedan looking for topnotch fuel economy performance between now and then. This article gives an overview of the affordability and technical issues carmakers feverishly work to resolve, as well as other American, Japanese and European models currently in development. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Electric Cars The All Electric 2008 Tesla Roaster The all Electric Tesla Roadster sold out in a matter of three weeks in 2007 when it was first offered for sale, all one hundred of them that were initally available. Not only is this car gasoline free, it is a joy to behold. It doesn't look like any hybrid we have seen before. It can compete with the higher end sports cars in the looks department after all this car is styled after the Lotus Elise. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : Fuel Cells Fuel-Cell Car "Exhaust" With all the talk of hydrogen-fueled vehicles, I can't help but wonder if millions of cars driving around spewing out water vapor--a well-known "greenhouse gas" itself--is any better than the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by traditional cars? More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles : BioFuels Modernized Process Makes Ethanol a Viable Fuel Alternative A source of alternative fuel for your car may be sitting at the curb right outside of your home. The concept of converting garbage into a form of usable fuel may seem like an idea too good to be true. But, due to a production technique called gasification, the conversion of waste and other materials into fuel is becoming an increasingly viable alternative to traditional fossil fuel production. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Boat Engines -- The Ethanol Menace Your boat’s greatest enemy may be the fuel inside of it. There are a number of reports in the press about the negative effects of ethanol in marine fuel tanks -- this is a concern for boat owners. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen Boosted Gasoline Engines With gas prices going through the roof, auto manufacturers are going to have to put in some extra effort to work out a solution to help improve the fuel economy and continue to meet the emission requirements that we have today for gasoline engines. Someone came up with a good idea to increase the fuel economy ratings of gasoline engines. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Companies Rise to Global Warming Challenge As the reality of global warming heats up, many companies are committing themselves to eco-friendly and socially responsible practices in order to curb greenhouse gas emissions. More . . . Alternative Fuel Vehicles Safe Tires, Safe Trips: 10 Tips Before hitting the roads for your next trip, it's a good idea to take a few minutes to check the condition of your tires. Well-maintained tires keep your car safer and help it last longer. They can save you money, too. Properly inflated tires help increase gas mileage. More . . . More Headlines

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