It's a whole different world than it was 30 years ago. Even the term "alternative fuel" is one that's been added to our vocabulary in that time. And with all ... Read More

That's the goal Iceland has set--and they're well on their way to meeting it. With gasoline costing about $8 per gallon to ship it to this isolated nation, plans are ... Read More

Collage © Scott Gable Mazda Motor Company recently announced that, in partnership with Teijin Fibers Limited, it has developed the first biofabric to be made completely from plant derived fibers (biomass). ... Read More

The development of lithium-ion batteries for hybrids is getting another big boost. From a recent Automotive News article comes the report that Ener1 Inc. has been awarded a $6.5 million, ... Read More

Flex-fuels. Over 750,000 of 'em slated for production in model year 2008, and they are probably the most widely available and easily affordable of alternative fuel vehicles. Flex-fuel versions of ... Read More

It's a funny thing--new technology comes along and we create a whole new lingo to go along with it. Twenty years ago if someone said, "I work for a dot ... Read More

According to a recent Automotive News story, a study conducted by R.L. Polk & Company shows that U.S. registrations for hybrid vehicles rose 49 percent through July of 2007. ... Read More

Considering there were only 500 flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) produced in 1993, the selection and choices have improved dramatically today--according to the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, more than 750,000 FFVs will ... Read More

Diesels are back in vogue in America once again, largely because of improved clean diesel technology that not only scrubs the exhaust to gasoline level emissions, but also allows diesels ... Read More

It's just a concept vehicle for now, but it's a good concept. Volvo designers have applied their engineering prowess to developing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) of their very ... Read More

Every year it gets better ... and better. The selection of hybrid vehicles, that is. This year's models showcase some new styles, technology and choices that are sure to provide ... Read More

According to a recent MSN Autos' report, the current wording of the Clean Air Act makes it illegal to sell a PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) outside of California and ... Read More

Bet you see 'em everyday. You might even own one. Yep, a PZEV. That's Partial Zero Emission Vehicle. There are thousands of these babies on the road, and every year ... Read More

It was a weekend trip to the beach with a twist. We needed to bring home a lawn tractor for some repair and we needed to haul the family. Forget ... Read More