For the past several weeks we've been reporting how higher fuel prices have driven up hybrid sales, that manufacturers are bolstering their hybrid line-ups and battery plans and that folks ... Read More

Hybrid Battery Leasing to Ease Worries - If you've held off buying a hybrid because you just don't want to deal with battery woes down the road, there's good news ... Read More

We recently received a reader question from Daniel about what kinds of electric cars are available now (and into 2009) that can go at least 50 mph with a 40- ... Read More

The summer heat is on: Chrysler LLC recently announced that its first hybrids will be available in August. Keep your eyes peeled for the 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid and ... Read More

Want a plug-in that can travel at least 40 miles before being recharged? You're not alone. The U.S. Department of Energy has just awarded $30 million to General Motors Corp., ... Read More

The combination of high fuel prices and a general downturn in the economy is coalescing into reduced gasoline consumption by U.S. motorists. According to an article in The New ... Read More

We keep singin' the same old song: fuel prices, fuel prices, fuel prices. We don't make 'em, we just report 'em. They may have settled just a bit lately (probably waiting ... Read More

Every time the price of fuel inches up another notch, folks look harder at the alternatives. We’ve been receiving questions about the “run your car on water ads” … Are ... Read More

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. has announced the first five lucky folks who will be taking delivery of and driving the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle later this year: ... Read More

It's that time again--yes, for our long-term update on the hybrid that's parked in our garage. Here's where we keep y'all apprised of the latest happenings with this ’08 Altima ... Read More

Toyota's getting into the lithium-ion battery business, as part of a joint venture with Panasonic EV Energy Co. and Matsushita Electric Industry Co., reports the Wall Street Journal. The goal: ... Read More

Word of GM's HCCI powered Saturn Aura concept is getting around. Scott recently test drove this dual fuel E85/gasoline powered vehicle and had the opportunity to take a few photos ... Read More

Last week we featured an in-depth article that answered the question, What exactly is HCCI (Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition) ... and how does HCCI work? Go ahead and read it ... Read More

If you’re one of the many who has a hankering for motoring around town on electricity—or are just curious about what’s happening in the world of EVs (electric vehicles), check ... Read More

Thanks to you, loyal readers, for your emails to let us know about the many all-electric rides that are available. We've been researching, writing and collecting photos to update our ... Read More

Everywhere we turn, there's another acronym to learn--but in this case it's kinda justified. HCCI stands for Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (yes, quite a mouthful), and who's gonna walk around ... Read More

© Ford Motor Company Always well known for his anti-establishment activist ways, it seems like rock 'n' roll legend Neil Young is at it again. Looks like ole Neil has decided ... Read More

We recently received an email from a reader who has created this excellent online alt fuel station finder. What we like about this one is that it has current and ... Read More