Google, Audi bring Android to your car
December 30, 2013, 12:15 p.m. by Dan Howley, LAPTOP
It's expected that Google's integrated technology will likely accept voice commands so drivers can keep their eyes on the road.
The future belongs to drones
December 2, 2013, 12:26 p.m. by Shea Gunther
And I don’t know whether to be scared or excited.
The future on two wheels (or maybe three)
October 14, 2013, 2:53 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
China is already moving on electric bicycles and scooters. We've been slow to catch up, but it's happening. E-bikes as moving vans and pizza delivery vans? You bet.
Daimler offers best new deal in battery car leasing: $139 a month for the Smart Car
August 6, 2013, 10:20 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
This is one of the lowest monthly payments for any car on the road. Auto companies have to move the electrics, and that means Crazy Eddie-type pricing.
6 must-download cool car apps
July 22, 2013, 12:56 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
With these free or cheap apps, you can drive safely, park your car without circling, find cheap gas, and even locate repair shops you can trust.
Want a smart grid? Maybe you can win one on 'The Price Is Right'
February 2, 2012, 1:20 p.m. by Chris Turner
As California's new Advanced Clean Cars rules push electric vehicles one step closer to the mass market, could the smart grid be the sequel to 'California emissions'?
Car sharing goes electric
July 13, 2011, 1:34 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
Daimler's Car2Go is launching a 300-vehicle, all-electric fleet in San Diego, probably the best place in the country for EV readiness. If the experiment is successful, the world is next.
New York Auto Show: Green cars are the new mainstream
April 21, 2011, 3:19 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
The annual extravaganza rolls into town with eco-themed cars that aren't just for the show stands anymore. These days, it's the trucks and the SUVs that are on the sidelines.
Urban warrior: The electric Smart car is made for the city
June 11, 2010, 3:40 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
The plug-in Smart, with 83-mile range, steering as slick as a tick, and parking in half a space, will find a niche in major cities. In many ways, it's better than the gas version.
My long week with a Smart car
May 7, 2010, 11:39 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
Seven days with a Smart car provided some surprises. It's both better and worse than I expected.
Can I afford an eco-friendly car?
February 18, 2009, 2:11 p.m. by Josh Dorfman
These autos are fun to drive and surprisingly hip.
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There's a link between your birth month and certain diseases
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Little girl feeds crows; in return, they bring her gifts
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12 plants that repel unwanted insects
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California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it
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This video of insane base jumpers will make you cling to your seat
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How do you transplant a giant sequoia? Very carefully
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
