Reviews Of Hybrid Cars, Flexfuel, Ethanol, & Electric Vehicles

Tesla Electric Car's Reality Check
Series production has begun, car #4 is being delivered, and a European sales program has been announced ... all good news. So why is Tesla so hot about California's ZEV mandate?

5 Facts About Buying Hybrids
	You've been thinking about a hybrid, right? Good for you. Here are things to know.

Racing VW's TDI Clean Diesels
	VW's new TDI racing series has efficient clean diesels getting 25 mpg at speed.

GM Aims at $1 Per Gallon Ethanol
	Who needs corn? GM is pursuing $1 per gallon ethanol from waste and biomass.

5 Facts About Alternative Fuels
Alternative fuels will power our future. Here are 5 things you need to know.
2008 Honda Civic Tour Rocks On
Panic at the Disco headlines the 2008 Civic Tour and designs a wild Civic Hybrid.
Nissan's Denki Cube Electric Car
Too hip to be square, this Nissan concept blends electric drive with too-cool styling.
New Honda Pilot Gets Better MPG
The new Pilot is bigger in every dimension but gets better mpg. How does Honda do it?
Achieving the 35 MPG Challenge
The auto industry is now aiming to meet a 35 mpg mandate. How will it get there?
Green Fleets Save Cash
Fleets going "green" find they not only cut emissions and oil use, but save cash, too.
Hydrogen Honda Paces IndyCars
This year's pace car at the 2008 Indy Japan 300 was more high tech than the racers.
VW Diesel Hybrid Gets 69 MPG
If driving 1,000 miles on a fill-up at 69 mpg appeals to you, then VW has your number.
Ride an Off-Road Electric Dirt Bike
If dirt is in your veins and environment is on your mind, this dirt bike is for you.
Propane for Clean Vehicle Fleets
Gas prices are high and rising. Propane can cut emissions and reduce delivery costs.
Classic Natural Gas Roadster
The natural gas PGO Cévennes Turbo-CNG roadster can run on methane or biogas.
BMW 118d: Ultimate Hybrid Fighter
At a combined 52 mpg, the BMW 118d shows that diesel is a hybrid competitor.
Chevy's Volt Gets a New Shape
Concepts don't always translate into mass production, so the Volt gets a reality check.
Top 5 Green Minivans for 2008
There are no hybrid minivans yet, but that doesn't mean you can't buy "green" now.
A BMW that's Cleaner than Air
The BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel runs so efficiently its exhaust is cleaner than air.
How GM is Making the Volt "Real"
To detractors, GM's Volt plug-in hybrid is an illusion. They are wrong ... here's why.
Audi's 40+ MPG Diesel Sports Cars
New TDI clean diesel engines provide Audi TT models with up to 44 mpg fuel economy.
2009 Honda a Bigger & Better Fit
The New York Auto Show sees the intro of a bigger, but still light weight, 2009 Fit.
2009 Mercedes Runs Natural Gas
The redesigned 2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class NGT will offer a natural gas option.
Mitsubishi is Hot for Minicars
A trio of hot minicar designs and a pint size SUV show Mitsu's leaning toward small.
2008 Miles ZX40S Electric Car
The 2008 Miles ZX40S aims to be the ideal low speed electric car. We give one a try.
EcoVoyager Hydrogen Hybrid
This Chrylser concept goes high-tech with hybrid, hydrogen, and battery electric power.
The 3,000 Mile Oil Change Myth
Do you change oil at 3,000 miles? Better oil and modern engines don't require it.
Saab 9-4X BioPower Crossover
This BioPower concept from Saab champions flexible fuel operaton on E85 and gasoline.
2008 Nissan Versa: Small is Big
Nissan's Versa lends a sense of living large with a 1.8 liter engine and 33 highway mpg.
The 56 MPG Fiat 500 Returns
Fiat offers a reprise of the cult-status Nuova 500 with the new and long-awaited Fiat 500.
Lotus Exige Tri-Fuel to Run on CO2
Lotus aims to provide Exige drivers an ability to run on gas, alcohol, or CO2 fuels.
Five Fuels Driving the Future
Get up to speed on cellulosic ethanol, coal- and gas-to-liquids, biogas, and CO2 fuel.
Eco-Jeep: Hybrid 4x4 at 110 MPG
A 4x4 that gets 110 mpg? It's not highway bound yet, but this concept shows the way.
Hot Hybrid Cars Coming from GM
General Motors is aiming at a command-and-control position in the hybrid market.
Pininfarina Fuel Cell Sports Sedan
Pininfarina combines wild sports sedan style with wheel motors and hydrogen in Geneva.
BMW's Diesel Hybrid in Geneva
BMW's latest concept, which blends efficiency and performance, will debut in Geneva.
Chevy Beat Minicar on the Move
After 1.8 million votes are cast on the Web, Chevy's Beat concept is reality bound.
Honda Diesel Aims at Acura
Honda's diesel is not debuting here in the Accord. Will a TSX or RDX get it first?
Plug-and-Play Toyota Prius PHEV
What's it like to drive a plug-in hybrid? We get behind the wheel in the Motor City.
A More Affordable Hybrid Battery?
An advanced approach for hybrids combines supercapacitor and battery power in one.
E-Scooter for Road, Water, Snow
Adaptable for many different recreational activities, versatility is E-Bikeboard's forté.
Nissan Cube Coming to U.S.
The popularity of two box models prompts Nissan to bring its Cube to the States.
5 Electric Cars You Can Buy Now
Want to drive electric around town? Here are 5 battery powered cars that make it possible.
Electric Car for Improved Mobility
Kenguru's innovative electric car brings seamless integration with wheelchairs.
Fiat Brazil to Produce Electric Car
Electric vehicles are expected to play a part in Brazil. Fiat is getting a head start.
Top 2008 Fuel Economy Faves
Looking for a new fuel efficient vehicle? Here are 10 favorites at 5 popular price points.
Greening the Chicago Auto Show
With a Midwest focus on ethanol plus lots of hybrids, the Chicago Auto Show goes green.
BMW 335d and X5 Clean Diesels
Advanced technology and AdBlue injection are bringing BMW diesels to U.S. roads.
Dodge ZEO: Electric Muscle Car
Could this wild electric muscle car concept be the forerunner of the next Dodge Charger?
Driving for Maximum MPG
We all want better fuel economy these days. Can't buy a new car? Try driving smarter.
2008 Washington Auto Show
A Green Car Summit, a focus on technology, and a DC locale make this the "policy" show.
2008 Green Car Vision Award
The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell is honored with the 2008 Green Car Vision Award.
Superbowl of Clean Diesel Tech
VW's Dieselution Tour scores big in its aim to enlighten on the advantages of diesel.
Renault Battery Electric Cars
Electric cars made by the Renault-Nissan Alliance will be mass marketed in Israel.
Driving the 2008 smart fortwo
The new 2008 smart fortwo is a pint-size car that delivers big. But will folks buy it?
15 Hot "Green" Cars at Detroit
The 2008 Detroit auto show was replete with electric cars, hybrids, plug-ins, and diesel.
Top 5 Green Cars for the Future
These 5 Green Car Vision Award finalists are envisioning the road to the future.
Toyota Debuts A-BAT Hybrid
How to make a pickup versatile? Add lots of cargo carrying options and hybrid power.
Cadillac Provoq Plug-In FCV
GM shows E-Flex plug-in technology in the Provoq, the Cadillac of fuel cell crossovers.
Electric Musclecar: 0-60 in 4 Sec
Zero emissions gets a new champion with the Ronaele Mustang 300E musclecar.
VW Hydrogen Microbus Concept
VW’s Space Up! Blue blends fuel cell power with vintage Microbus influences.
Jay Leno on Cars and Clean Fuels
A genuine car guy, Jay Leno shares his views on hybrids, electrics, and alternative fuels.
Nissan Electric Drive Mixim
Add a bit of Versa, a sci-fi makeover, and great styling and you get a great electric car.
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid SUV
One of the world’s top sports car marques is stepping into the world of hybrids with style.
Fisker Luxury Plug-In Hybrid
If money is no object, then the coming Fisker plug-in hybrid may be the car for you.
Old VW Diesels Prove Longevity
Need proof that diesel is enduring? Check out the oldest and highest mileage VWs around.
VW 1-Liter 235 MPG Car
Defying conventional wisdom, VW says its work on a 235 mpg car could happen by 2010.
Chevy Zero Emission Equinox
The Equinox Fuel Cell proves that crossovers can be functional and environment friendly.
Clean Fuels Deliver
Your next package could arrive in a truck powered by a hybrid or alternative fuels.
New Mitsubishi Clean Diesel
Diesel's conservative reputation is set to fall with Mitsubishi's new, slippery Concept-RA.
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work
Similar in ways to a battery but with many advantages, the fuel cell is on the move.
Home Hydrogen Fueling Station
Fueling with hydrogen at home while creating on-site electricity is the next Big Thing.
Th!nk Electric Car
Ford killed its Th!nk City electric car a few years ago. Now it has reemerged in Norway.
Downsized VW Engines Save Gas
Can small high-tech engines really power large vehicles? VW shows the way.
Hydrogen Powered Hyundai i-Blue
This third-generation fuel cell vehicle shows how serious Hyundai is about hydrogen.
2008 Toyota Yaris Subcompact
While small in stature, the Yaris is big on features and is ideal for many consumers.
Hotzi Electric Car Goes 200 Miles
It’s small, cute, and goes 200 miles on a charge courtesy of new LiPo batteries.
2008 Chevy Malibu Hybrid
Driving Chevrolet’s all-new hybrid reveals an efficient and well- mannered sedan.
Fuel Economy and Big SUVs
As buyers focus on higher mpg, do larger vehicles get left out of the equation?
Affordable PHEV Batteries
Plug-in hybrids face the challenge of high battery costs. This plan just might work.
Three GM Two-Mode Hybrid SUVs
Significant efficiency improvements come to full-size vehicles with new technology.
2008 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid Wins