The new Batmobile: Zap's electric Alias
January 20, 2009, 5:26 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
Zap says its three-wheeled battery car will be not only fast, but quick to market, too.
Two more videos from the Detroit Auto Show
January 15, 2009, 4:44 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
Take a look at Mercedes' new F-Cell car, and watch a spokesmodel flub her lines.
Shaping the Model S: Tesla's designer talks form and function
January 15, 2009, 8:28 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
Tesla designer Fritz von Holzhausen on the company's electric sedan--planned for 2011.
Fisker's big splash: Green luxury
January 13, 2009, 12:51 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
Fisker has the market for high-end plug-in hybrids pretty much covered.
Interview with Ford's Lisa Drake
January 12, 2009, 6:02 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
A short video interview about the new battery electric car outside the Detroit Auto Show.
Bill Ford thinks the future is electric
January 12, 2009, 10:07 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
Ford is making a big gamble on electric cars and hybrids. And with low gas prices he's hoping a new national energy policy will drive demand.
Detroit's auto show is crowded, noisy...and green
January 11, 2009, 5:41 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
The first in a series of posts from the Motor City's environmentally friendly auto bash.
Dispatches from the Motor City
January 9, 2009, 7:57 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
Catch Jim Motavalli's daily updates from the auto show this week.
Barack's gas guzzler... it's kind of a Cadillac
January 7, 2009, 3:53 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
Barack Obama may prefer hybrids, but his new limousine is a heavyweight armor-plated Cadillac with an SUV under the skin.
Ford's Fusion Hybrid: Good car, bad market
January 5, 2009, 4:47 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is fuel-efficient, innovative and smarter than the Escape Hybrid. But it faces challenges in the marketplace.
Cheap oil: Don't count on it
December 31, 2008, 2:06 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
It's dangerous to buy gas guzzlers just because oil is cheap right now. Most pundits predict eventual major hikes in this, our most volatile commodity.
Taxing gas: A great idea, but can it fly?
December 29, 2008, 12:51 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
A consensus is emerging in support of a price floor for gasoline, but getting it through Congress may be difficult. And will Obama expend capital on the idea?
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One woman met a stray dog — and changed everything for a forgotten breed
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Toby the cat walked 12 miles to get back to the family that didn't want him
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Bradford watermelons were so juicy and delicious, people literally used to die for them
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13 natural solutions for killing and deterring ants
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5 homemade lip scrub recipes
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wear within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.