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Hybrid Electric Vehicles
This articles explains why hybrid electric vehicles are a good alternative to conventional vehicles and discusses some advantages of using these vehicles.
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Origins of Hybrid Electric Vehicles
A short hybrid car history, from the Lohner-Porsche Mixte, through the work of Victor Wouk, and into commercial successes of Audi, Toyota and Honda.
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Borohydride Fuel Cell
Sodium borohydride solutions can provide the hydrogen storage necessary for fuel cells to be a viable source of power for electric vehicles.
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Electric Cars Will Need a Fill-up, too
Plug-in electric cars are coming to market, but two companies have different approaches to building a network of stations to keep them charged.
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General Motors Unveils the Chevy Volt
The Chevy Volt, which recently transitioned from concept car to upcoming production vehicle, uses a variety of technological innovations to improve performance.
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Organic Fuel Cells for Vehicles
Various organic processes can be used to generate hydrogen from biomass feed materials for use in a hydrogen fuel cell for portable electrical generation.
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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Recent studies show the environmental and economic benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Battery and power grid developments as well as marketing are needed.
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Power from Ethanol Fuel Cells
Using ethanol as the hydrogen storage medium for fuel cells could solve the safety problems associated with the storage of hydrogen gas.
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Rolls Royce to Produce an Eco-Friendly Model?
The future of Rolls Royce could change with the introduction of an eco-friendly model, helping to cut the carbon emissions.
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Valence Technology
Valence's Saphion technology is a safe lithium-ion rechargeable battery that is used by Segway Scooters and many plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).
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Electric Car and North American Energy Supply
In the past few years, the electric car has gained enormous hype throughout North America as a valid replacement for fossil-fuel burning cars. Is the power grid ready?
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Alternative Energy for Automobile Technology
While the internal combustion engine still dominates the automobile market, several alternative technologies are on the market or in development.
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Saving Money at the Gas Pump:
Whether you are shopping for a new car or just trying to maintain the one you have, you can take some steps to get the best mileage out of your gas purchases.
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Saving More Money at the Gas Pump:
Whether driving cross-town or cross-country, everybody wants to save money at the pump. Regardless of the make and model, your car’s estimated gas mileage is just that —
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The Selden Patent Story
The Selden patent episode in automotive history presents a look at attempted monopoly in the age of the great trusts. The legal battle against George Selden’s “road engine” patent, waged by Henry Ford, Thomas L. Jeffery and others, is a story of powerful financial interests and their ineffective attempts to control a budding industry.
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Alternative Fueled Vehicles Part 2
This is part 2 of the article I wrote last month.
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American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
Alternative and clean energy advocates won a victory in committee on Friday, March 22, 2009. Energy independence and clean energy jobs are main goals of this legislation.
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Chevy Volt vs. Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Leaf
Comparing the Nissan Leaf, Toyota plug-in Prius, and Chevrolet Volt shows that the Leaf has the longest driving range (100 miles) per charge of these new electric cars.
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Global Warming and Your Car
Help stop Global Warming. Follow these guidelines when buying, driving or maintaing an automobile. The Earth will thank you
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The Problem With Electric Battery Vehicles
Relying less on fuel to run our cars is definitely better for the environment and the economy, but there are arguments why the electric car may not be the best answer.
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Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Reduce Oil Dependency
With the dependency of foreign oil and vehicle emissions largely contributing to the global climate change, it becomes apparent that we will need to adapt.
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Alternative Sources of Automobile Fuels
Auto companies are scrambling to produce cars that run on green energy, but the viable alternatives to fossil fuels seem confined to electricity, bioenergy and hydrogen.
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NAIAS Auto Show in Detroit January 17-25 2009
The North American International Auto Show is a premier automotive event in Motor City for a look at the vehicles that the world will be talking about tomorrow.
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Solar Living Institute Offers Green Job Training
The Solar Living Institute helps California address the challenges in climate change and energy consumption, while providing essential skills to at-risk young adults.
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Who Killed the Electric Car – Again!
An inquiry-based analysis is the basis for an investigation into the mysterious death of an electric car, as students role play and research to find the guilty party.
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Who Killed the Electric Car?
Director Chris Paine seeks to uncover the truth about what really happened to General Motors' EV1 electric car.
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Road Tax and Why the Name is Wrong
Road Tax has entered the public lexicon as a source of much complaint. But that complaint is often based on a basic misapprehension. Road Tax simply doesn't exist.
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Street Jam
Dancing in the middle of rush hour traffic? Laraine Goodman brings a different kind of jam to a New York street.
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10 Ways to Green Your Wedding
Think having a green wedding has to be complicated? It doesn't. Here are ten easy ways you can green your big day.
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12 Volt Battery
The 12 volt battery is one of the most flexible batteries available. Learn what makes a 12v battery so flexible and useful.
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Car Review – The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
The new Ford Fusion Hybrid incorporates the latest in Hybrid technology. At 41-mpg, the Fusion Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient mid-size car in America.
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Electric Sports Car Receives Recognition
JB Straubel of Tesla Motors was named innovator of the year by the Technology Review for his work on the electric sports car Roadster.
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Inverters for Residential Solar or Wind Power
Selecting the inverter for a solar or wind power system is just as important as selecting panels or turbines. Complex issues can be resolved with professional help.
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New Battery to Power Hybrid Cars
Australian engineers have created a new battery, the Ultrabattery, to power the next generation of hybrid electric vehicles.
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Search for alternate fuels
This article discusses why it has become important to search for alternate fuels and explains about some of these fuels in brief.
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Taj Mahal, India's Top World Heritage Site
The Taj Mahal attracts around three million visitors a year, all deeply moved by its romance and beauty and the amazing skills of 17th century Mughal craftsmen.
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2009 EPA Fuel Economy Guide, Gas Mileage Ratings
See annual fuel cost estimates and gas mileage (miles per gallon) ratings for new vehicles in the 2009 EPA Fuel Economy Guide. Free download available on fueleconomy.gov.
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Aussie Battery Cuts CO2 Emission
A powerful, energy efficient battery developed in Australia for hybrid cars will cut greenhouse gas emissions when it goes on the market in the North America and Asia.
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Emissions Reducing Battery Gets Go-ahead
An Australian-developed car battery, designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, has been granted $US32.5 million for accelerated development to the commercial stage
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GM's Volt: Electric Car Rivals Hybrid Prius
Not to be outdone by their foreign competitors and current market leaders, car makers at General Motors unveiled plans for an electric car, the aptly named Volt.
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Hybrid Cars and Global Warming
What are hybrid cars? The advantages, disadvantages and future of hybrid vehicles and their effect on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Hybrid Cars Enter the Mainstream Auto Market
The Toyota Prius by becoming the bestselling car in Japan, shows that modern hybrid cars, with better fuel ratings and lower prices are becoming popular to auto buyers.
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Over 10 Million Propane Vehicles Worldwide
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) commonly known as Propane is used in over 10 million vehicles world wide, most commonly fleet vehicles.
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Plug-In Hybrid Aptera 2e Gets More Than 300 MPG
Cars are not the first place people look for a sustainable product, but the aerodynamic three-wheeled Aptera 2e could be one of the first moderately sustainable vehicles.
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The Chevrolet Volt Electric Car
On September 16, 2008, GM debuted the Chevy Volt, a production version of an electric car that is expected to get up to 230 mpg, according to GM CEO Fritz Henders.
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Transportation Technology from MIT
Amid concerns about the environment, health, and sustainability, researchers at MIT have developed several exciting new alternatives to traditional transportation.
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Are Oil Companies Greedy?
Or are consumers and politicians greedy to expect oil companies to take huge risks drilling for oil in hostile environments without compensation?
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Canadian International Auto Show 2009
Attendance at this year's big automotive show in Toronto slipped 16% to 253,384.
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FIRST Robotics Teaches Science, Math, Technology
FIRST robotics provides a stimulating way to engage students of all ages and both genders in math, science and technology education.
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