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Diesel Car Sales See Greatest Growth In Coast States

Diesel Vehicle Registrations by State

Diesel sales continue to grow in the U.S. as automakers expand their offerings and car buyers look for greater fuel efficiency in their cars. Read more →

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$845,000 Porsche Hybrid Still Available If You Are Interested

Porsche 918 Spyder

The upcoming Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar, once said to be sold out, is in fact not quite yet, making the $845,000 car still an option for some. Read more →

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An Electric Car Battery That Supports An Almost 250 Mile Range?

2013 Nissan Leaf

Researchers in Australia claim to have developed an enhanced electric car battery which could more than double the range of most existing EVs. Read more →

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Are Electric Bicycles Ready For A Prime Time Debut?

Voltage Cycles

Electric bicycles are already popular in Europe and in China, which has more e-bikes than cars on its roads. Now, manufacturers are marketing e-bikes in the U.S., promoting them as a "green" alternative to driving. Read more →

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New Volvo EV Charger Takes Only 1.5 Hours To Do Its Job

volvo siemens c30 plug-in

Swedish automaker Volvo and electronics giant Siemens have teamed up to develop an EV charging system that will fully recharge a C30's battery in 1.5 hours. Read more →

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Toyota Looking To Defend Electric Car Racing Title

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Toyota aims to keep its electric vehicle racing title at Pikes Peak in Colorado, unveiled an upgraded racer suited to the task. Read more →

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AMP Electric Van Handles Ohio Winters Well

AMP Step van etrucks

AMP, well-known for its gas-to-electric vehicle conversions, recently had its electric Step Van tested by the Transportation Research Center. Read more →

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Small Electric Racing Team Goes Against Big Boys At Pikes Peak

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The small nation of Latvia is represented this year in the grueling Pikes Peak hill climb race via an amateur electric car racing team. Read more →

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New Electric Bicycle Drops Chain And Shift Controls

OHM Urban XU450 E2

Don't expect a chain or even shift controls on OHM's latest ebike, the Urban XU450 E2. The bike maker has teamed up with SRAM and Gates Carbon to replace both parts. Read more →

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Tesla Model S Gets More Fancy, Better Financing Options

Tesla Motors Model S

Tesla Motors has added some new financing terms to the Model S as well as unveiling a special performance package that should eek out a few more miles of range. Read more →

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