Eco-friendly ATVs

ATVs – that is, All-Terrain Vehicles – are often known for being not the most planet friendly ways of getting around, and environmental groups don’t exactly promote ATVs as the ride of choice.

However, we think this might change – and with their use relatively prevalent among farmers, forest rangers, and the like, we also think it’s time for a renewed version of the classic quad. Continue Reading

Tree fibre-based tires – coming soon to a car near you

A team of wood science researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have proposed the idea to change the filler that is currently used in manufacturing rubber tires. By replacing the current silica with microcrystalline cellulose derived from plant fibre, it seems as the resulting tires would be more energy and fuel efficient, cost-effective, and better performers. Continue Reading

Solar powered roadways

Engineering company Ingenieurgesellschaft Auto und Verkehr (IAV) is getting renewable with our roadways, embarking on a plan to embed solar panels and piezoelectric generators to refuel electric cars while they are driving or parked. Continue Reading

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Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV: it’s many modes

Mitsubishi’s new MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle ) line has launched two new concept cars – the PX-MiEV (PX stands for Plug-in hybrid crossover) and Continue Reading

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The newest Mercedes-Benz combines style new additions to its trademark design for a car that is fit to meet the needs of all ages. It includes Continue Reading

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Prius tops Japan’s best-seller list

Toyota's eco-friendly hybrid has ranked number one as Japan's best-selling car for the four consecutive month in a row. The Prius has topped the list, Continue Reading

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Compressed air technology is the new green

Electric cars aren't the only eco-friendly auto option. Motor Development International (MDI), a small company headquartered in France, offers a compressed-air engine technology in their Continue Reading

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Ten facts about the ’10 Porsche Panamera

Since 2005, the German car company has been giving a sample of

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All-electric Zero Motorcycle

The new all-electric Zero DS motorcycle is on its way to the

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Go green and “Retire Your Ride”

The Clean Air Foundation, a non-profit organization, with support from the Government