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Tesla Motors Inc. and Daimler AG said Tuesday they are developing an electric Smart microcar, with plans to initially make 1,000 of the vehicles available near the end of this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his San Carlos-based electric carmaker has... See more

Tesla Motors Inc. and Daimler AG said Tuesday they are developing an electric Smart microcar, with plans to initially make 1,000 of the vehicles available near the end of this year. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his San Carlos-based electric carmaker has been working with Daimler since late 2007 to produce the vehicles for lease customers. Tesla will produce the battery pack and charger for the Smart electric car. "If the 1,000-vehicle fleet is a success and the economics make sense and the product is compelling, that will expand to tens of thousands of vehicles per year," Musk told the Society of Automotive Analysts at a meeting coupled with the North American International Auto Show. "Daimler is really looking at this as a very serious product," Musk said. Daimler brought its Smart for two to the U.S. last year just in time for gas prices to peak, and it sold more than 24,000 of them. The eye-catching two-seaters are less than 9 feet long with a three-cylinder engine that gets the car 41... See less

Highlights: "If the 1,000-vehicle fleet is a success and the economics make sense and the product is compelling, that will expand to tens of thousands of vehicles per year," Musk told the Society of Automotive Analysts at a meeting coupled with the North American International Auto Show. "Daimler is...

See this at: teslamotors.com| Added on 07/19/06

*The official site for Tesla Motors, makers of the Tesla Roadster, the high-performance electric sports car. Includes performance, engineering, styling and purchasing information.

*The official site for Tesla Motors, makers of the Tesla Roadster, the high-performance electric sports car. Includes performance, engineering, styling and purchasing information. See less

Highlights: Costs about a penny per mile to drive, assuming a time-of-use meter and off-peak charging (about 2 pennies per mile otherwise) * Zero emissions.

See this at: government.zdnet.com| Added on 11/29/08

The cool, green car at the LA Auto Show appears to be the Cooper Mini E – a zero-emissions car designed to comply with California’s zero-emissions standards.

The cool, green car at the LA Auto Show appears to be the Cooper Mini E – a zero-emissions car designed to comply with California’s zero-emissions standards. See less

Highlights: According to AFP, the car will go 150 miles on a charge (that gets me just about to San Francisco and back) and recharges in less than three hours with a special wall unit. The Mini E runs on lithium ion batteries.

See this at: msnbc.msn.com| Added on 09/12/06

Eager to put its stamp on cars with green credentials, BMW announced Tuesday that it will roll out the world’s first hydrogen-burning car in serial production early next year. Dubbed the Hydrogen 7, the specially equipped 7-Series executive cars emit... See more

Eager to put its stamp on cars with green credentials, BMW announced Tuesday that it will roll out the world’s first hydrogen-burning car in serial production early next year. Dubbed the Hydrogen 7, the specially equipped 7-Series executive cars emit only water vapor when running on hydrogen. That means zero emissions of pollutants and carbon dioxide, a gas that many scientists tie to global warming. "The complete change from a fossil fuel infrastructure to a hydrogen economy will require decades," the German carmaker said in a statement, but the Hydrogen 7 "shows that bringing hydrogen technology to the road is indeed feasible." See less

See this at: csmonitor.com| Added on 07/19/06

The plug-ins are coming. Toyota's revelation Tuesday that it will develop a new "plug-in hybrid" - which uses a wall socket at night to charge and relies on an electric motor to go many miles before sipping any gasoline - could presage a major shift... See more

The plug-ins are coming. Toyota's revelation Tuesday that it will develop a new "plug-in hybrid" - which uses a wall socket at night to charge and relies on an electric motor to go many miles before sipping any gasoline - could presage a major shift in automotive technology, some industry analysts say. See less

Highlights: motor to go many miles before sipping any gasoline - could presage a major shift in automotive technology, some industry analysts say.

See this at: greencarcongress.com| Added on 12/29/06

Honda Motor Co. thinks it will be able to mass produce fuel-cell vehicles for the general market by 2018, Honda President Takeo Fukui said in a recent interview with Kyodo News. Honda plans to begin leasing a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle based on its... See more

Honda Motor Co. thinks it will be able to mass produce fuel-cell vehicles for the general market by 2018, Honda President Takeo Fukui said in a recent interview with Kyodo News. Honda plans to begin leasing a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle based on its FCX Concept in Japan and the United States in 2008. The stack in the current FCX Concept delivers 100 kW of power, and the vehicle has a range of 560 kilometers (350 miles). (Earlier post.) See less

See this at: freep.com| Added on 01/23/07

GM has an opportunity to lead the automotive world and build electric cars that need no batteries, or plug-in, or any gasoline or diesel engine, or fuel cell. The technology converts an abundant, renewable, energy source that has not yet ever been... See more

GM has an opportunity to lead the automotive world and build electric cars that need no batteries, or plug-in, or any gasoline or diesel engine, or fuel cell. The technology converts an abundant, renewable, energy source that has not yet ever been commercialized. See less

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EV Rental Cars opened its doors in December 1998 as the first and only rental company in the United States to rent environmental vehicles to the public * They offer a fleet of all-environmental hybrid-electric vehicles * EV Rental Cars' fleet... See more

EV Rental Cars opened its doors in December 1998 as the first and only rental company in the United States to rent environmental vehicles to the public * They offer a fleet of all-environmental hybrid-electric vehicles * EV Rental Cars' fleet has grown to more than 350 cars at 8 locations throughout the country * Airport locations include California sites in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Phoenix, AZ and its newest location in Las Vegas, NV * EV Rental Cars' mission is to provide the most technologically advanced environmental vehicles to the general public as soon as they are available, to educate the public and raise the awareness of the benefits of driving clean-fuel cars, and create a market for clean car technology * The company has prevented more than 100 tons of air pollution and passed on to its customers more than $1 million in fuel costs savings by acting environmentally See less

Highlights: For a special discount on car insurance for hybrid and alternative vehicle owners, please visit www.burtoninsurance.com

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See this at: autos.yahoo.com| Added on 11/08/06

Visit Yahoo! Autos Green Center to research environmentally-friendly cars. Research hybrids, fuel-efficient & alternative fuel cars, & get vehicle Green Ratings.

Visit Yahoo! Autos Green Center to research environmentally-friendly cars. Research hybrids, fuel-efficient & alternative fuel cars, & get vehicle Green Ratings. See less

Highlights: The Green Rating is a 1-100 score indicating a vehicle's environmental friendliness. Learn more ...

See this at: hybridcars.com| Added on 08/03/06

Save time keeping up with the latest in hybrids, oil politics and the environment. We'll bundle it in one fun and provocative monthly newsletter, and send it by email. Totally free.

Save time keeping up with the latest in hybrids, oil politics and the environment. We'll bundle it in one fun and provocative monthly newsletter, and send it by email. Totally free. See less

Highlights: The Toyota Prius, considered a midsize sedan, is the number-one selling hybrid car.

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The Alternative Fuel Station Locator can search our database of refueling stations for the entire country to find stations offering alternative fuels. To begin your search, simply follow these steps:

The Alternative Fuel Station Locator can search our database of refueling stations for the entire country to find stations offering alternative fuels. To begin your search, simply follow these steps: See less

See this at: bioking.nl| Added on 08/09/06

"BioKing " supplies a complete range of biodiesel processing equipment. From simple compact processing kits to a full-scale commercial plant with equipment, personnel and training provided as required.

"BioKing " supplies a complete range of biodiesel processing equipment. From simple compact processing kits to a full-scale commercial plant with equipment, personnel and training provided as required. See less

Highlights: Our unique, high performance biodiesel plants processing waste and virgin vegetable oils such as: Soybean oil, Palm oil, Jatropha oil, Rapeseed oil, Sunflower oil, Corn...

See this at: biodiesel.org| Added on 01/27/07

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States.

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States. See less

Highlights: New to biodiesel? Here are links to our most frequently requested information:

See this at: delawareonline.com| Added on 01/26/07

President Bush chose Delaware to underscore Wednesday his plan to curb the nation's thirst for foreign oil, calling DuPont Co.'s biofuels research "on the leading edge of change." visit came hours after a State of the Union address in which Bush... See more

President Bush chose Delaware to underscore Wednesday his plan to curb the nation's thirst for foreign oil, calling DuPont Co.'s biofuels research "on the leading edge of change." visit came hours after a State of the Union address in which Bush called for a 20 percent reduction in U.S. gasoline consumption during the next 10 years. About 75 percent of that savings, he told the nation, should come from an increased use in alternate fuels, including the type of biofuels DuPont is aggressively pushing toward commercial use. on the verge of some unbelievable technological breakthroughs," Bush told a crowd of about 1,250 mostly DuPont employees during a 26-minute address at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington. See less

See this at: thefraserdomain.type...| Added on 08/12/06

* The Energy Blog is designed to be a place where all energy topics are presented and form the basis for discussion. I began researching peak oil and found the timing of it much more controversial than I had anticipated. The consequences of peak oil... See more

* The Energy Blog is designed to be a place where all energy topics are presented and form the basis for discussion. I began researching peak oil and found the timing of it much more controversial than I had anticipated. The consequences of peak oil are, to say the least, poorly understood and I hope this blog helps clarify the consequences and the solutions to sustainablility. I wanted to share the results of my research, which led to this blog. The emphasis of this blog is on the technologies that will be required to replace oil, rather than dwelling on peak oil, which is well reported. Peak oil and current technologies will be discussed to the extent that they play a role in the future energy mix. I hope that this site will be a useful reference for those that wish to find information about The Energy Revolution. Please contact me with your comments and questions. Further Information about me can be accessed by clicking About. Jim See less

Highlights: The emphasis of this blog is on the technologies that will be required to replace oil, rather than dwelling on peak oil, which is well reported. Peak oil and current technologies will be discussed to the extent that they play a role in the future energy mix. I hope that this site will be a...

See this at: autobloggreen.com| Added on 08/09/06

One of the touted advantages of ethanol is benefiting the farmers who grow the fuel crops. Unfortunately, that has not proven to be the case for sugar farmers in the land Down Under. Apparently the CSR ethanol distillery, which processes the farmers'... See more

One of the touted advantages of ethanol is benefiting the farmers who grow the fuel crops. Unfortunately, that has not proven to be the case for sugar farmers in the land Down Under. Apparently the CSR ethanol distillery, which processes the farmers' molasses into fuel, will only pay under certain circumstances. According to general manager Scott Perkins of Canegrowers, CSR's accounting practices are to blame for farmers not reaping that which they sow. See less

See this at: electricdrive.org| Added on 11/13/06

Promoting Sustainable Transportation

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Highlights: The premier all- renewable energies convention and exhibition designed to move renewables into the mainstream of the energy sector. Sectors covered include wind power, hydro power, biomass/fuels, solar power, geothermal and ocean/tidal power. Educational sessions discuss market trends and...

See this at: fuelcelltoday.com| Added on 03/29/07

The global internet portal for fuel cells, with fuel cell news, articles, background info, images, careers and investment info.

The global internet portal for fuel cells, with fuel cell news, articles, background info, images, careers and investment info. See less

See this at: greencarcongress.com| Added on 07/17/06

Green Car Congress’ mission is to provide timely, high-quality editorial about the full spectrum of energy options, technologies, products, issues and policies related to sustainable mobility. Our goals are: 1. To provide timely and accurate... See more

Green Car Congress’ mission is to provide timely, high-quality editorial about the full spectrum of energy options, technologies, products, issues and policies related to sustainable mobility. Our goals are: 1. To provide timely and accurate reporting and analysis of relevant developments around the world. 2. To take the panoptic view, providing comprehensive coverage and the context critical to understanding and evaluating our emerging energy options. Our audience comprises members of every segment of the energy and transportation markets: industry, government, academia and the public. Our hope is to be the source on which our readers depend for useful information, to foster and facilitate the interaction, exchange and community within and across market segments, and to support successfully the adoption of sustainable energy solutions. See less

Highlights: The path to sustainable mobility is complex, with numerous competing and complementary approaches to alternative energy sources, production, distribution and applications; fuel and power-train options; materials; safety, economic and environmental considerations and trade-offs; policy...

See this at: csaa.com| Added on 10/14/06

With our Greenlight Initiative, AAA wants to be your source for information about alternative fuels and vehicles.

With our Greenlight Initiative, AAA wants to be your source for information about alternative fuels and vehicles. See less

Highlights: General FAQ • Alternative Fuels FAQ • Biofuels/Ethanol/Biodiesel FAQ • Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle FAQ • Flex Fuel/Bi-Fuel FAQ • Hybrid Vehicle FAQ • Hydrogen Fuel Cell FAQ • Going Green: Selecting an Earth-Friendly Auto • Where Can I Buy A Hybrid Vehicle?

See this at: select.nytimes.com| Added on 10/23/06

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Highlights: October 11, 2006

See this at: nytimes.com| Added on 10/23/06

Here's another streamlet not explored in this excellent article: hydrogen combustion vehicles. The hydrogen delivery infrastructure is still an issue, of course, but the cars can be made here. BMW now has them on the road, and harmful emissions are... See more

Here's another streamlet not explored in this excellent article: hydrogen combustion vehicles. The hydrogen delivery infrastructure is still an issue, of course, but the cars can be made here. BMW now has them on the road, and harmful emissions are near zero. Moreover, hydrogen can be part of a flex-fuel system — cars could switch back and forth between hydrogen fuel and gasoline, ethanol, LNG, or whatever. See less

Highlights: To increase demand for clean, efficient energy, we need to make it cheaper than imported oil. That can be done either through taxes, subsidies or regulation. Unfortunately, it seems the public prefers the least effective approach: regulation. This is in spite of the fact that regulations...

See this at: biz.yahoo.com| Added on 10/11/06

For an auto technology that's been on the drawing board for more than a century, the hybrid achieved little traction. The roots of hybrid cars date to 1898 when Ferdinand Porsche built an auto that had a combustion engine and four electric motors. It... See more

For an auto technology that's been on the drawing board for more than a century, the hybrid achieved little traction. The roots of hybrid cars date to 1898 when Ferdinand Porsche built an auto that had a combustion engine and four electric motors. It wasn't until Japan's Honda (NYSE:HMC - News) introduced the two-door Insight in 1999 that the car industry put the pedal to the metal. The auto industry is shifting into sixth gear. The drive to conserve oil and improve mileage has carmakers pushing new engine technologies. Cars are also more tech savvy, packed with advanced entertainment and guidance systems that can make a trip to the grocery store feel like a first-class ticket. In this special section, IBD has the road covered on what's ahead. Today, a dozen hybrid models are on the road. About 270,000 were sold last year, but that's just 1.6% of U.S. light-vehicle sales, according to J.D. Power & Associates. Still, the hybrid is here to stay. More models are coming, and American car... See less

Highlights: The drive to conserve oil and improve mileage has carmakers pushing new engine technologies. Cars are also more tech savvy, packed with advanced entertainment and guidance systems that can make a trip to the grocery store feel like a first-class ticket. In this special section, IBD has the...

See this at: biz.yahoo.com| Added on 01/23/07

President Bush on Tuesday asked Congress to help the nation reduce its gasoline consumption during the next ten years, outlining an energy plan that would seek increased fuel economy standards from the auto industry.

President Bush on Tuesday asked Congress to help the nation reduce its gasoline consumption during the next ten years, outlining an energy plan that would seek increased fuel economy standards from the auto industry. See less

Highlights: "This will only be a breakthrough if the president and Congress work together to pass a law guaranteeing that this goal becomes reality, while avoiding loopholes and escape clauses," said David Friedman, research director for the Union of Concerned Scientists. Bush was "focusing on the...

See this at: news.yahoo.com| Added on 08/28/06

Japan has drawn up an action plan to spearhead efforts to develop the next generation of more environmentally friendly vehicles and batteries to help reduce its reliance on oil.

Japan has drawn up an action plan to spearhead efforts to develop the next generation of more environmentally friendly vehicles and batteries to help reduce its reliance on oil. See less

Highlights: Under the plan, Japan aims to foster the introduction of state-of-the-art environmentally friendly vehicles in stages, a panel set up by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a report on Monday. The government should also set up a project to develop next-generation batteries...