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4 cool tech ideas for green cars and renewable energy
Fri, May 25 2012 at 3:37 PM EST

Maybe tech won't save the world, but these innovative concepts will make it just a little bit better. River power, pedal power, battery power and iPhone app power.

Have we reached 'peak car'?
Fri, May 25 2012 at 10:52 AM EST

People under the age of 30 are waiting longer to get their driver's licenses and buying fewer cars. 88 percent prefer walkable downtowns to traffic-choked freeways. Welcome to the post-automobile age.

Worst US city for traffic gridlock? Honolulu
Thu, May 24 2012 at 6:45 AM EST

Traffic is actually down in both the United States and Europe. Experts cite the economic downturn as people drive less and spend less on fuel.

New electric car conversion kit will charge your car (and wallet)
Wed, May 23 2012 at 10:40 AM EST

It may take a while for automakers to build enough EVs to matter, which is why conversion companies are looking to electrify our current fleet. The drawback is that it's still pretty expensive. Fleets are likely to be the early adopters.

Solar Impulse ready for first intercontinental flight
Wed, May 23 2012 at 9:57 AM EST

The solar-powered plane will attempt its first intercontinental flight, traveling from Switzerland to Morocco.

Consumer Reports: Fuel efficiency matters to car buyers
Tue, May 22 2012 at 12:05 PM EST

According to a new Consumer Reports survey, 37% of car buyers consider fuel efficiency first.

Tesla to launch electric sedan in U.S.
Tue, May 22 2012 at 11:28 AM EST

The company, which already markets a sports car at more than $100,000, will be launching the Model S, starting at $49,900.

Driving? That's so yesterday!
Fri, May 18 2012 at 3:18 PM EST

Thanks to Google, Honda and GM, we can see a future of autonomous driving. And it's just in time, because texting and Facebooking young people are falling out of love with the romance of the road.

Ferrari and Porsche offer $850,000 hybrid green machines
Wed, May 16 2012 at 9:46 AM EST

The Porsche 918 Spyder and Ferrari F70 offer split personalities: voracious performance on tap, but eco-driving if you tread lightly. Is it a new era of Dr. Green and Mr. Hyde?

Ford brings safe-driving tech to the masses
Tue, May 15 2012 at 6:01 PM EST

Many of the technologies, like lane assist, are available in other Ford vehicles, but the 2013 Fusion will offer all of them in a single car.

A lead foot learns the joys of eco-driving
Fri, May 11 2012 at 1:40 PM EST

I'm a lead foot, but it turns out I could be saving a lot of gas if I adopted European green driving techniques. Who knew? The only problem is that it isn't much fun.

Electric-powered van to make trip across Africa
Thu, May 10 2012 at 3:25 PM EST

The van launched a trip to crossAfrica, in an expedition designed to showcase the endurance of the vehicles and promote green energy.

How robot cars will change the rules of the road
Wed, May 09 2012 at 6:14 PM EST

Lawmakers will need to hammer out the details about self-driving cars in terms of insurance and licensing.

French president-elect picks green car for inauguration
Wed, May 09 2012 at 2:03 PM EST

The vehicle will include a sunroof, allowing the incoming president to wave to supporters.

Car battery swapping in Israel
Wed, May 09 2012 at 11:37 AM EST

Better Place is set to launch an audacious electric car option: buy the vehicle but lease the battery, and pay for 'electric miles' like you would a cellphone contract. Today Israel and Denmark; tomorrow the world.

Google self-driving car gets green light in Nevada
Tue, May 08 2012 at 10:39 AM EST

The modified Toyota Prius was issued a license bearing an infinity sign next to the number '001' after demonstrating its auto-pilot capabilities in Las Vegas.

Toyota unveils 'first all-electric SUV'
Mon, May 07 2012 at 6:07 PM EST

Toyota unveiled the first all-electric SUV, a version of its popular RAV4 with a top range of 100 miles and minimum six-hour charge time.

How your commute is killing you: Infographic
Mon, May 07 2012 at 4:50 PM EST

We spend an average of 38 minutes a day getting to and from work. (That's 165 hours a year.)

Chrysler recalls 120,000 U.S. vehicles for brake problem
Mon, May 07 2012 at 2:42 PM EST

The automaker is not aware of any crashes or injuries due to a blown fuse from the power distribution center.

New York's shared bikes will be blue
Mon, May 07 2012 at 1:57 PM EST

$10 will buy 30 minutes of riding time over a 24-hour period, but fees will keep increasing after that point.

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