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Electric/hybrid cars
Green on Greentech
December 7, 2006 - by Dana Childs -
Today, Bill Green of VantagePoint Venture Partners laid out his favorite sectors for 2007 greentech investment. But should you listen to him?
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LAX expands its alternative fuel ground vehicle fleet
December 4, 2006 - by Dana Childs -
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GM pluggable hybrid reality check wanted
December 1, 2006 - by Dana Childs -
GM's newly-announced pluggable SUV is just handwaving, say skeptics, who demand at least some indication of dates.
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Nissan developing battery-powered cars
November 27, 2006 - by Dallas Kachan -
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New hybrid engine for aircraft to use compressed air
November 16, 2006 - by Dallas Kachan -
The Scuderi Group has secured patents for the world’s first air-hybrid internal combustion aircraft engine, which promises to increase the fuel efficiency of today’s propeller-equipped airplanes and reduce toxic emissions by up to 80 percent - with a design that the company claims will make air-hybrid prop airplanes lighter and less expensive to build.
Scuderi developed a split-cycle technology to recapture and store energy in the form of compressed air.
Unlike conventional airplane prop engines, the Scuderi engine produces compressed air during its normal operation.
Full Story »A green garbage truck - Oshkosh Truck introducing hybrid
November 15, 2006 - by Gregory McCormick -
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Maxwell offers new ultracapacitor for hybrid and electric vehicles
November 14, 2006 - by Dana Childs -
Heavy hybrids and electric vehicles will benefit from a new ultracapacitor for recuperative braking and energy storage.
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ZAP solar car interesting, says automotive analyst
November 7, 2006 - by Dallas Kachan -
This latest solar car, now in production, is great in concept. But would YOU be caught driving it?
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Switch to a hybrid car, get an insurance discount
As if HOV lanes weren't enough, here's yet another reason to switch to a hybrid. (But, sorry - only in Ohio.)
Farmers Insurance is giving Ohio drivers a 10% discount if they own a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle.
“We're happy to offer drivers who are concerned about the environment and concerned about their pocketbooks a discount,” said Steve added Andersen, President of Farmers Ohio.
How exactly the company was able to rationalize this discount wasn't clear - do Prius drivers drive more responsibly?
The discount, effective November 1, 2006, is for all customers who own a hybrid or alternative fuel vehicle.
Altair claims electric car battery service life of 20+ years
October 25, 2006 - by Dallas Kachan -
Company performs 15,000 cycles of its nanotech battery with no degradation, it says.
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