Transportation
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10 Kelley Blue Book Green Car Picks For 2013
Kelley Blue Book has released its list of Top 10 Green Cars for 2013. There are some surprises this year as the number of alternative fuel/powertrain cars continues to grow. Read more →
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A Way To Reduce Gas Usage, GHG Emissions By 80% By 2050
A National Research Council report shows that the U.S. can reduce gasoline and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050. There are many challenges, though. Read more →
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Volvo V60 PHEV for US; Can Diesel Hybrid Be Far Behind?
Volvo debuted its V60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the 2013 New York Auto show. Sold overseas, the V60 gets an amazing 130 mpg. Will it come Stateside? Read more →
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Mitsubishi To Showcase New Hybrid, EV Concepts In Geneva
Mitsubishi Motors announces it will be showcasing at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show two new concept vehicles making use of next generation green car technologies. Read more →
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Leaf. Prius. Volt. Who Got Off To The Best Start?
NIssan announces the Leaf has sold over 50,000 cars since debuting in late 2010, and some quick math shows it may actually have outpaced the Toyota Prius. Read more →
Recent News
Shiny New Locomotives – Fast, Too – For Amtrak

Speed and more energy efficient locomotives bound for Amtrak service in the Northeast begin rolling off the assembly line in Sacramento. Read more →
Solar Impulse Departs Phoenix, Headed To Dallas

The remarkable, sun-fueled Solar Impulse airplane departs Phoenix at 4:47 this morning, headed to Dallas as its cross-country journey resumes. Read more →
Tesla Repays DOE Loan, Way Early

The U.S. Department of Energy confirms that Tesla Motors has paid back its $465 million government loan nine years early. Read more →
California EV Drivers Happy, But About That Range…

The vast majority of electric vehicle owners love their vehicles, according to a big California survey. The one issue that popped up a lot: Yep, range. Read more →
West Coast Drives Leaf EV Sales Bump

The lower-priced Nissan Leaf is selling better in 2013, particularly in West Coast areas that have extensive charging infrastructure. Read more →




