Alternative Fuels
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Consumer Reports: Interest in alt-energy vehicles on the rise; buyers deterred by drawbacks
Consumer Reports recently surveyed 1,713 car owners in the U.S. and discovered that 39 percent of them will consider buying…
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EPA streamlines alt-fuel conversions with amended regulations
With the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tweaking its rules for alternative fuel conversions for vehicles, it’s time for do-it-yourselfers to…
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How College Students Reinvented An Ordinary American Sedan
Not far from the building where General Motors once invented the Chevy Volt, a dozen or so college students are…
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Recharge Wrap-up: Porsche 911 hybrid possible, Ecocruise EVs coming soon
The next-generation Porsche 911 could use hybrid power, according to Porsche CEO Matthias Muller. “There is no reason against it…
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Toyota may put Mirai hydrogen fuel cell powertrain into a Lexus
Toyota is hoping to define the world of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with its uniquely styled Mirai sedan in a…
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Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla charging times compared, VW’s 70s hybrid tech
A video shows the difference in Tesla Model S charging speeds with different chargers. The video compares the 60- and…
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Recharge Wrap-up: Enterprise CarShare at DC Metrorail, NRC suggests ways to increase EV use
Enterprise CarShare will provide carsharing services at Washington DC Metrorail stations. Beginning June 1, cars will be available at 125…
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Car Club USA: CleanMPG Northwest Rally
Car Club USA heads to Los Angeles for the CleanMPG Northwest Rally, where a group of like-minded hypermiling enthusiasts led…
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Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla breaks dyno on video, Lexus trademarks ‘LS 500h’
A video shows a Tesla Model S P85D breaking a dyno during a test. Starting at a slow roll, the…
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Recharge Wrap-up: Nissan Murano Hybrid in China, FCA hearts E15
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has approved the use of E15 in its 2016 model year vehicles. The Renewable Fuels Association…
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