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August 12, 2009

EPA backs away from GM claim of 230 mpg for Volt - Autoblog Green

Volvo Confirms C30 Electric Car - The New York Times

2010 Lexus HS 250h Road Test Review - Edmunds

August 11, 2009

Chevy Volt to get 230 mpg rating - CNN

Clunkers program is rolling along - The Detroit News

Toyota Hydrogen Hybrid Available In 2015 - Automobile

August 7, 2009

Senate Adds Cash to ‘Clunkers’ Plan - The New York Times

Cash for clunkers: The safety advantages with new cars - Consumer Reports

Cash for Clunkers extension signed into law - CNN

August 6, 2009

GM plans plug-in hybrid Buick in 2011 - The Detroit News

Senate set to vote on 'Cash for Clunkers' extension - CNN

August 5, 2009

Senate Is Expected to Extend ‘Clunker’ Trade-Ins - The New York Times

Will Cash for Clunkers Exceed Environmental Expectations? - U.S. World and News Report

August 4, 2009

As ‘Clunker’ Rebates Help Ford, Aid May Be Extended - The New York Times

2010 Chevy Silverado XFE updated to achieve best-in-class 22 mpg highway - Autoblog

August 3, 2009

2010 Nissan Leaf electric car: In person, in depth -- and U.S. bound - Autoblog

U.S. House OKs $2B for clunkers - The Detroit News

Plug-In Hybrids’ Fuel Economy Lookin’ Up In Seattle - Wired

July 31, 2009

‘Cash for Clunkers’ Car-Rebate Plan Sells Out in Days - The New York Times

Government scrambles to avoid Cash for Clunkers suspension - CNN

July 28, 2009

Cash for Clunkers program draws intense interest - The Detroit News

Nissan engineers tweaking vehicles to meet Cash-for-Clunkers requirements - Autoblog

July 27, 2009

'Cash for clunkers' program expands - The Detroit News

Nissan gives preview of prized electric car - The Detroit News

July 22, 2009

German automakers drive toward gas-electric hybrids - USA Today

Surprise: Heavier, More Powerful Cars Get Worse Gas Mileage - GreenCarReports.com

Dodge Circuit production hints, possibly coming in 2010 - Autoblog

July 21, 2009

Lexus HS250h officially priced, starting at $34,200 - Autoblog Green

Tesla's Electric Car for the (Well-Off) Masses - BusinessWeek

A Future Shock for Electric Cars? - BusinessWeek

July 20, 2009

Utilities Scramble to Meet Power Needs of Electric Cars - Time

Sporty 2011 Honda CR-Z hybrid – Will it fulfill its promise? - Consumer Reports

July 17, 2009

Car-share programs turn to more alternative-fuel options - USA Today

Spark plugs may be replaced with lasers - CNET Australia

Why We Should Measure by Gallons per Mile, Not Miles per Gallon - Popular Mechanics

July 15, 2009

Nissan Introduces New Dual Injector System for Improved Fuel Efficiency in Small-Displacement PFI Engines - Green Car Congress

July 14, 2009

Green gasoline: Coming soon to a pump near you? - Autoblog Green

Exxon to Invest Millions to Make Fuel From Algae - The New York Times

July 13, 2009

Betting big - and small - on electric cars - CNN

Cash-for-Clunkers trade-ins account for 7 percent of Hyundai sales in first week - Autoblog

Honda Confirms CR-Z And Fit Hybrids For 2010 - The Car Connection

July 10, 2009

STUDY: clean diesels and hybrids have cheaper cost of ownership rates than simple gas cars - Autoblog Green

Korea's Hyundai Begins Its Hybrid Push - BusinessWeek

July 9, 2009

Officially Official: GMC adds Yukon Denali Hybrid SUV - Autoblog Green

Kia Forte is compact in style - The Detroit News

First impression: Zero S electric motorcycle - Consumer Reports

July 8, 2009

Toyota will start producing plug-in hybrids for sale by 2012 - USA Today

More Americans buying diesels as choices diminish - Consumer Reports

Quarter of VW’s June sales are diesel - Chattanooga Times Free Press

July 7, 2009

VW Has Electric Up! in the Works for 2013 Says Winterkorn - Edmunds

Hyundai plug-in hybrid sports car coming to U.S. in 2012 - Motor Authority

Canada pondering Cash-For-Clunkers too? - Autoblog

July 6, 2009

Hyundai starts accepting Cash-for-Clunkers trade-ins early - Autoblog

Toyota will launch series production PHEV Prius in 2012 - Autoblog Green

Cash for Clunkers not ready yet - Consumer Reports

July 1, 2009

Diesel power just in: Mercedes GL320, BMW X5 3.0 diesel, BMW 335d - Consumer Reports

Chevrolet Volt Positioned To Be Sportier Than Honda Insight and Toyota Prius - Edmunds

Diesel Cars Attempt Comeback With Clean Diesel - NPR (audio)

June 30, 2009

Scion iQ headed for America by early 2011 with a few changes - Autoblog Green

A/C Efficiency Is Hot Topic at National Lab - Wired

Plug-in autos charged overnight OK for grid - Reuters

June 29, 2009

Rules May Limit Cash for Clunkers Program - The New York Times

Researchers' Hydrogen Storage Solution Is No Feather-Brained Idea - Green Car Advisor

June 26, 2009

Lower cost separates Honda's Insight, Toyota's Prius - The Detroit News

Altima Hybrid offers entry-level luxury - The Washington Times

13 Hot Eco-Cars That Go Zoom - TreeHugger.com

All-electric car-sharing debuts in Baltimore - The Detroit News

June 25, 2009

GM Promises 14 Hybrids by 2012, We ID The Potential Line-Up - Motor Trend

High-Tech Lexus Hybrid Goes After the Young and Restless - BNET

Audi pushes diesel as oil-saving option - The Detroit News

June 24, 2009

Government Launches Cash for Clunkers Web site; Rules Being Written - Edmunds

Coming to an Ex–Car Dealer Near You: Pickups from India - Time

Nissan to make electric cars in Tenn. with fed help - The Detroit News

June 23, 2009

Buick adds 30 m.p.g. LaCrosse to lineup - Detroit Free Press

2010 Subaru Legacy gets its EPA numbers, hits 31 mpg highway - Autoblog

June 22, 2009

A Detroit Hybrid That Hums - The New York Times

Three-cylinder coming to next Mercedes-Benz C-Class? - Autoblog

June 19, 2009

Cash-for-clunkers program passes hurdle in Senate - Detroit Free Press

Feds roll out consumer-friendly tire label rules - Los Angeles Times

Toyota ups the small car score with the iQ3 (iQ cubed) - Autoblog Green

June 18, 2009

REPORT: Honda considering two lower-cost hybrids - Autoblog Green

Gas prices rise for 50th straight day - Yahoo

June 17, 2009

'Clunkers' bill faces opposition in Senate - The Detroit News

Drivers Expect Steep Road Ahead For Gas Prices - NPR (audio)

Government: New vehicle fleet more fuel efficient - Associated Press

June 16, 2009

Cash for Clunkers may take a while, feds say - The Detroit News

‘Cash-For-Clunkers’ Vote May Open Path for $4,500 U.S. Vouchers - Bloomberg

Hybrids, electric cars create big opportunities for tire industry - USA Today

June 15, 2009

Using Social Networking to Track Gas Mileage - The New York Times

$3 gas is back -- and car buyers are noticing - The Los Angeles Times

2010 GM model year changes boost fuel economy and safety - Consumer Reports

June 12, 2009

House, Senate teams OK $1B 'cash for clunkers' program - The Detroit News

Mazda Plans to Add Hybrid Variants to Lineup - Motor Trend

GM to discontinue mild hybrid Malibu, Vue, Aura for 2010 model year - Autoblog Green

June 11, 2009

Cash for Clunkers: What You Need to Know - Smart Money

Michelin Says Tire Can Improve Mileage by 8 Percent Without Hurting Performance - Edmunds

June 10, 2009

'Cash for clunkers' bill now up to Senate - The Detroit News

Saturn Vue two-mode dead, Chevrolet Equinox hybrid unlikely to hit until 2011 - Autoblog

CitiCAT compressed-air car coming to U.S. - Consumer Reports

June 9, 2009

Saturn's future under Penske: electric cars might move to front of the line - Autoblog Green

Congress to Consider 'Cash for Clunkers' Plan - ABC News

Mercedes S-class becomes a hybrid - AutoWeek

June 8, 2009

'Cash for clunkers' push running out of gas? - Los Angeles Times

ZAP working on all-electric pickup truck, wants to build it in U.S. - Autoblog

An Electric Glide, at a Price - The New York Times

June 5, 2009

Review: Hydrogen-powered Honda Clarity is a gas - Orange County Register

Silverado Hybrid a 'green', mean workhorse - The Washington Times

Mitsubishi launches production of the iMiEV - Autoblog

June 4, 2009

VW Still Devoted to Hydrogen - Autopia

Ford Fusion hybrid, the most patented car in history - Autoblog Green

ORNL scientists developing more fuel efficient, cleaner cars - WATE TV

June 3, 2009

Toyota to start leasing plug-in hybrids in Japan, US, Europe - Los Angeles Times

Toyota's Problem With Plug-in Hybrids - BNET

June 2, 2009

Volvo announces diesel plug-in hybrid for 2012 - Autoblog

Chrysler ably combines the Hemi and electric motor in the 2009 Aspen Hybrid - New York Daily News

2010 Lexus HS250h Hybrid - Short Take Road Test - Car and Driver

June 1, 2009

Volkswagen to Partner with BYD for Future Hybrids - Automobile

May 29, 2009

2009 Toyota Yaris: No Hybrid, No Diesel, No Hypermiling, Yet 41 MPG! - The Car Connection

Exxon Sees Diesel Use Growing, Oil Prices as Too High - Bloomberg

May 28, 2009

Mazda Delivers a Hydrogen Hybrid - Wired

Study: Hybrids to Make Up One in Five U.S. Car Sales by 2020 - Motor Authority

Nissan will steer clear of hybrid look for first EV - CNET

May 27, 2009

2010 Lexus HS 250h First Drive and Video - Edmunds

Honda to roll out hybrid Fit in autumn 2010: report - Reuters

Will air-powered cars fly? - The Detroit News

May 26, 2009

Hydrogen Road Tour ready for 1,700-mile Cali-to-Canada drive - Autoblog Green

Cute Smart car saves you gas money, parking headaches - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Does increasing fuel efficiency make people drive more? - Christian Science Monitor

May 22, 2009

Toyota's New Prius: A Hybrid Hotshot - BusinessWeek

Electric Connection: Tesla, Daimler - BusinessWeek

VIDEO: Jay Leno drives, loves the Aptera - Autoblog

May 21, 2009

CAFE vs. EPA: Obama's MPG targets are closer than you think - Edmunds

GM touts diesel-like engine - The Detroit News

Subaru may bring gasoline-hybrid to the U.S. in 2012 - Autoblog

May 20, 2009

Why gas prices are going up - Consumer Reports

Most Fuel-Efficient Cars For The Buck - Forbes

Volkswagen bringing new EV concept to Frankfurt - Autoblog

May 19, 2009

Obama Speeds Fuel-Economy Standard, Sets Carbon Limit - Bloomberg

Officially, official: Toyota will lease 150 plug-in Priuses in Europe starting in late 2009 - Autoblog Green

Hybrid killer? Ford's turbocharged Lincoln finally arrives -- adding $5,000 to the sticker - USA Today

May 18, 2009

Toyota rolls out new Prius - The Detroit News

Twin Cities work with Ford on electric car project - The Detroit News

Diesel fuel now cheaper than regular-grade gasoline - Autoblog

May 15, 2009

Driving less: A new trend for consumers and their cars? - Consumer Reports

Ford debuts its new powerful Ecoboost V-6 engine - The Detroit News

Electric Ford Focus on sale in 2011 - Consumer Reports

May 13, 2009

STUDY: 88% of Americans believe hybrid leadership is crucial to U.S. - Autoblog

Electric cars let designers bring passion back to work - The Detroit News

Can Diesel Save Detroit? - Business Week

May 12, 2009

Plugged in to Nissan's upcoming electric car - Consumer Reports

Driving the Dodge Circuit, now with video - Autoblog

Fastskinz Test Drive: Can a Golf Ball Covering Improve MPGs? - Popular Mechanics

May 11, 2009

Chrysler's Green Programs Likely To Survive Bankruptcy, Fiat Alliance - Edmunds

Prius goes greener while getting bigger - The Washington Times

A Dose of Diesel Medicine Without the Nasty Aftertaste - The New York Times

May 8, 2009

Ford succumbs to Focus with electric powertrain - USA Today

BMW considering range of two-, three- and four-wheelers for Project i - Autoblog Green

U.S. Drops Research Into Fuel Cells for Cars - The New York Times

May 7, 2009

This plug-in Prius gives back good energy - CNET

Saturn won't get Vue hybrid - Detroit Free Press

Obama wants boost in biofuel use - The Detroit News

May 6, 2009

GM Will Apply Plug-in Hybrid Technology To One of Its Remaining Four Core Brands, Delivery Still in 2011 - Green Car Congress

Heat2power uses exhaust gases to increase fuel mileage - Autoblog Green

May 5, 2009

GM Testing Indicates 2010 Chevrolet Equinox Will Offer Best-In-Segment Highway Fuel Economy of 32 mpg - Green Car Congress

Electric cars rolling off assembly line soon - The Detroit News

May 4, 2009

Drivers could get a charge out of Chevrolet Volt - USA Today

Nissan EV provides glimpse into future - The Detoit News

The Next Source of Green Energy: Your Car Itself - Discover Magazine

May 1, 2009

Is Mercedes-Benz Moving Away From the Two-Mode Hybrid? - GreenCarReports.com

Battle of hybrids: Prius vs. Insight - The Washington Times

April 30, 2009

GM makes the case for testing E15 ethanol blend - Autoblog Green

From Smokestacks to Your Tank - The New York Times

April 29, 2009

Ford claims 81.5 mpg in Fusion hybrid - The Detoit News

Report: Saturn Will Take With it 25% of GM's Hybrid Sales - Motor Trend

Honda considering venturing into plug-in hybrid cars - Auto Spies

April 28, 2009

Pricing: 2010 Lexus RX 450h - Consumer Reports

University of Warwick creates Formula 3 bio-racer - Autoblog

Go 1,300 Miles With a Single Tank of Gas - NBC 5 TV Chicago

April 27, 2009

BMW and Mercedes Benz rethinking four-cylinders for U.S. - Motor Authority

Can you dodge premium gas? - CNN

Chevy Builds a Hybrid to Haul - The New York Times

April 24, 2009

Shanghai 2009: Hyundai shows off two hybrids - Autoblog Green

Great expectations -- a dickens of a problem for plug-in hybrid electric carmakers - The New York Times

Greenlings: Can I run a car on natural gas? - Autoblog Green

Fuel from cooking oil is starting backyard fires - MSNBC

April 23, 2009

Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day - Autoblog Green

Chrysler debuts all-electric minivan - The Detoit News

Prius pricing to start at $21,000 - The Detoit News

April 22, 2009

Edmunds Offers Free Tire Inflation on Earth Day, Goes for World Record - Edmunds

Ford believes Fusion Hybrid can get 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas - Autoblog Green

Shanghai 2009: Buick Business Concept hybrid comes to light - Autoblog Green

April 21, 2009

2010 Prius PHEV to feature 12-mile-plus EV range - Autoblog

Toyota Halts Stylish Hybrid Pickup - hybridCARS.com

New Engine Design Sparks Interest - The Wall Street Journal

April 20, 2009

Hybrid Hummer Promises 100 Miles per Gallon - Wired

Chrysler Introduces Next-Generation V-6 Engine: the Pentastar - Green Car Congress

April 17, 2009

Chrysler developing electric sports car for 2010 - CNN

US tax credit for Ford hybrids begins to sunset - Reuters

Test-Driving the Mitsubishi I - BusinessWeek

April 16, 2009

Soft, chewy fuel mileage - Goodyear introduces Assurance FuelMax tire - Autoblog

First Plug-in Hybrid to Be Sold in the United States - MIT Technology Review

BMW 335d's efficient performance adds a diesel twist to 3 Series lineup - The Detoit News

April 15, 2009

2009 New York Auto Show: Will the Ford Transit Connect with families? - Consumer Reports

VW forecasts 30% of 2010 Golf sales in U.S. will be for TDI - Autoblog

Wang Chuan-Fu, BYD's CEO, drinks battery fluid to prove a point - Autoblog

April 14, 2009

Don't overlook fuel fine print - Detroit Free Press

Mazda plans to boost fuel efficiency 30 percent, add hybrids and EVs by 2015 - Autoblog

GM’s Expanding Gasoline Direct Injection Engine Portfolio - Green Car Congress

April 13, 2009

Toyota Launches Certified Used Hybrid Program - AllCarsElectric.com

2009 New York Auto Show: Toyota Prius (video) - Consumer Reports

2009 New York Auto Show: Honda Insight (video) - Consumer Reports

2009 New York Auto Show: Chevrolet Volt (video) - Consumer Reports

April 10, 2009

Mitsubishi confirms i-MiEV will come to U.S. - Autoblog

First Look: Hyundai Nuvis Concept - Motor Trend

Definite Maybe - VW Up! could be headed Stateside - Autoblog

April 9, 2009

Mercedes-Benz ML 450 hybrid can go 34 mph on batteries - Autoblog

Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating - Autoblog

Toyota brand chief: Bring on more Prius versions - USA Today

April 8, 2009

Mercedes-Benz unveils 2010 S600 and S400 Hybrid - Autoblog

2009 GMC Yukon Denali Hybrid - Automobile

Cadillac Will Build Two-Mode Hybrid SRX - Edmunds

April 7, 2009

G.M. Conjures Up a People-Moving Pod - The New York Times

April 6, 2009

GM to unveil smaller, more efficient GMC Terrain - The Detoit News

Hyundai plans plug-in hybrid for 2012 in United States - AutoWeek

Honda CEO says Insight price won't be reduced further - Autoblog

April 2, 2009

Nissan EV could come to US in 2010, two years earlier than expected - Autoblog

New Aptera video offers a look under the skin - Autoblog

April 1, 2009

Land Rover working on new 8-speed automatic transmission, refinements for fuel economy - Autoblog

Ford readies mix of all-electric and plug-in hybrids - CNET

March 31, 2009

Most Fuel-Efficient Cars For The Buck - Forbes

Why Water Won't Improve Your MPG: A PM and Dateline NBC Investigation - Popular Mechanics

March 30, 2009

What will the Chevy Volt cost? Depends on the price of gas at the end of 2010 - Autoblog

March 27, 2009

Another View of the Electric Future - The New York Times

Average mpg to increase 8% - The Detroit News

An All-Electric Sedan, Awaiting Federal Aid - The New York Times

March 26, 2009

Toyota's low-cost hybrid to be based on Yaris - Autoblog

Mazda to battle hybrids with engine improvements - Reuters

First Chevy Volt Integration Vehicle to be completed June 1st - Autoblog

March 25, 2009

New VW Golf GTD to debut in April, Rabbit GTD to follow for U.S.? - Autoblog

Toyota's revamped Prius hybrid gains higher mileage, better interior - The Detroit News

March 24, 2009

Average diesel fuel price back below mid-grade gasoline nationwide - Autoblog

Tata Nano launches today - 56 mpg for $1,985 - Autoblog

March 23, 2009

Report: Nissan planning luxury hybrid in 2010 - BusinessWeek

Americans Finding Fuel-Efficient Compact Cars Aren't So Small - Edmunds

DriveWays: Audi TTS provides power, fuel economy - ScrippsNews

March 20, 2009

Ford's ready-made electric car - CNN Money

Hydrogen-Enhanced Combustion Engine Could Improve Gasoline Fuel Economy by 20% to 30% - Green Car Congress

Utilities: Plug-In Cars Could Help Power Grid - MSNBC

Hybrid price war: Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius - Consumer Reports

March 19, 2009

Volkswagen readying new small car for U.S. - Cheboygan Daily Tribune

First Plug-in Hybrid in US: An Italian Scooter - Hybrid Cars

Review: 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid - Automobile

March 18, 2009

Alcoa developing lighter wheels for increased efficiency - Autoblog

Except for Europeans, Vehicle Manufacturers Ditch Diesel Plans - Edmunds

California utility prepares for surge in plug-in electric cars - USA Today

March 16, 2009

Honda’s Insight vs. Toyota Prius: Which Hybrid Saves More Money? - Wall Street Journal

Why does diesel fuel cost so much? - Consumer Reports

Mariner Hybrid melds miles, style - The Washington Times

March 12, 2009

To Claim a Tax Credit, Buy Your Ford Hybrid Before the End of March - Green Car Reports

GM postpones 4.5-liter diesel engine for pickups - The Detroit News

Stimulus package's tax credits reward home energy efficiency - USA Today

March 11, 2009

2010 Honda Insight carries $19,800 base price - Los Angeles Times

Review: 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid - Autoblog

Chevy right on target with Silverado hybrid - The Detroit News

Electric Three Wheeler Leans into Turns - GreenCar.com

Family-Car Faceoff: 2009 Toyota Prius Vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI - Family Car Guide

Finalists for World Green Car - The New York Times

March 10, 2009

Toyota corrects Prius mpg rating to 51 city/48 highway/50 combined - Autoblog

GM plans 26 hybrids by 2014, if it can get parts - CNET

7 Ways to Cut Fuel Consumption With IT - earth2tech

Startup gives boost to electric cars: ‘vending machines for electricity' - Miami Herald

March 9, 2009

Converting car to run on E85 can be tricky — and illegal - Chicago Tribune

Plug-in car and scooter tax deductions - Consumer Reports

A 187-MPH Hybrid As Fast As It Is Green - Wired

March 6, 2009

China First to Get Sedan Version of Ford's New Fiesta; U.S. to Get Sedan and Hatch - Edmunds

2009 BMW SUV rivals Toyota's RAV4 - Marysville Appeal-Democrat

Electric vehicles to dominate Ford's future lineup: CEO - Reuters

GM rebuts Carnegie Mellon Chevrolet Volt slight - Autoblog

Shell Launches New Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines - Green Car Congress

March 5, 2009

Fiat shows new fuel-saving system - Detroit Free Press

Mitsubishi and Citroen to Develop Electric Vehicle - BusinessWeek

10 Cars That Could Change the Way We Drive - Fast Company

March 4, 2009

Taking the charge out of Chevy's Volt - Fortune

Unveiled: 2012 Chevrolet Spark - Consumer Reports

Geneva 2009: Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air - Autoblog

March 3, 2009

Toyota Prius Touring takes home Best Value trophy from Consumer Reports - Autoblog

Crash Test: Tiny Toyota iQ earns 5 stars - Consumer Reports

Self-inflating tire technology captures innovation award - Autoblog

February 27, 2009

Preparing Cities for Electric Cars - The New York Times

2010 Ford Transit Connect fuel economy - Consumer Reports

REPORT: GM says next-gen hybrid pickups could have 50% better towing - Autoblog

February 25, 2009

2009 Nissan Cube vs. 2010 Kia Soul vs. 2009 Scion xB: 300-Mile Fuel-Economy Test-Drive - Popular Mechanics

2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid and 2009 Cayenne Diesel - First Drive Review - Car and Driver

Honda's new hybrid is hot in Japan - Los Angeles Times

February 24, 2009

2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - CNET

Ford Fusion Hybrid Tops Camry, Prius in Comparisons - Yahoo

What's in the stimulus package for autos? - Detroit Free Press

February 23, 2009

More Details on Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid - Edmunds

Younger buyers will tout Fiestas - The Detroit News

Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid Video Review - Kelly Blue Book

February 20, 2009

Chery Unveils Plug-in Hybrid, Trumps GM Volt’s Range - Bloomberg.com

Chrysler Plans To Sell Nine Fiat-Based Vehicles by 2014 - Edmunds

Utility tests plug-in vehicles (video) - Richmond Times-Dispatch

February 19, 2009

Toyota Venza wows with looks, room, fuel economy - Detroit Free Press

Automotive X Prize deadline draws near - Los Angeles Times

February 18, 2009

Nissan electric car for sale in America in 17 months - Autoblog

A new social compact: Honda Civic best all-around choice in '09 lineup - The Detroit News

The Lowdown on Every Hybrid Vehicle on the Market, and Then Some - Edmunds

February 17, 2009

Ford plans four-cylinder for every model by 2013 - Autoblog

Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid arriving in the U.S. this summer - Autoblog

February 16, 2009

A New Hybrid Sprouts in the Shadow of the Prius - The New York Times

February 13, 2009

New Shock Absorber Harvests Energy From Bumps In The Road, Increases Fuel Economy - Science Daily

Detroit Finds Green in Recycled Fuel-Economy Ideas - Business Week

Hybrid vs. Diesel in a Battle of Epic Efficiency - Edmunds

GM eyes fast gains with future Volt models - Reuters

February 12, 2009

Hybrid repair expenses roughly equal to non-hybrids - Motor Authority

Ford First with Electric Vehicle - BusinessWeek

Test-Driving VW's Touareg Hybrid - BusinessWeek

February 11, 2009

Audi's Diesel A3 Coming To America - Wired

Ford's ECOnetic Fiesta Gets 65 MPG. You Can't Have One. - Wired

New diesel fuel filler prevents gasoline fill-up mistakes - Consumer Reports

February 10, 2009

Mini confirms it is considering a diesel for U.S. market - USA Today

Honda's Upcoming Two-Seater is Designed to Prove Hybrids Can be Fun - Motor Trend

February 9, 2009

2009 Washington D.C. Auto Show: Policymakers Discuss Plug-In Hybrid Electric Infrastructure - Popular Mechanics

Lincoln C Concept Achieves 40-Plus MPG - Ford

More Details on BMW Hybrids - Kicking Tires

February 6, 2009

2010 Ford Fusion: Best gas-electric hybrid yet - USA Today

BMW diesels qualify for federal tax credits up to $1,800 - Autoblog

Mitsubishi focuses development on 'green' cars, plug-in hybrid coming in 2013 - Autoblog

February 5, 2009

FTC gets sales ban on mileage booster - San Francisco Chronicle

Honda starts selling cheap hybrid Insight - The Detroit News

Mercedes-Benz considering natural gas vehicle for the U.S. - Autoblog

Ford Inks Deal for Plug-In Hybrid Batteries - Edmunds

February 4, 2009

GM outlines plan for cities to prepare for Volt - Autoblog

Automotive X-Prize Draws 25 Teams So Far - Autoblog

Best Vehicles For Carpooling - Forbes

Auto X Prize, DOE launch Fuel Our Future student website - Autoblog

February 3, 2009

Volkswagen to launch Touareg BlueMotion hybrid in 2010 - Autoblog

Ford Motor planning plug-in hybrids for 2012 - USA Today

Audi Q5 hybrid due next year - Autoweek

The high cost of bad driving habits - Los Angeles Times

February 2, 2009

Volkswagen Introduces BlueMotionTechnologies Umbrella Brand for Fuel-Efficient, Low-Emissions Technologies; Previews Touareg Hybrid - Green Car Congress

Toyota Prius plug-in tops 65 mpg - Autoblog

Ford's electric car project charges ahead - The Detroit News

January 30, 2009

Ford hybrid owners to get tax credit up to $3,400 - BusinessWeek

Toyota Shows Its Hypermiling iQ - Wired

2009 Audi Q5 Boasts Best In Class Towing Capacity, Fuel Economy - Motor Trend

January 26, 2009

2009 Toyota Camry hybrid: Delivers green and more - The Detroit News

Audi to bring hybrid Q5 to U.S. in 2010 - CNET

Honda’s Insight hybrid marks the sweet spot - MSNBC

January 22, 2009

Trends: Fuel-Efficient Pickups - GreenCar.com

Toyota Debuts Certified Used Hybrid Program - Edmunds

College lesson: Turning grease into biodiesel - MSNBC

January 21, 2009

Ford to add improved trans to small cars - The Detroit News

Toyota EV coming to the U.S. in 2012? - Autoblog

New CARB rules could put an end to PHEV conversions - Autoblog

Toyota Offers Cash-Back Rebate on Prius - U.S. News & World Report

January 20, 2009

2010 Honda Insight hybrid is mostly agreeable - USA Today

Automakers install solar panels on such cars as Prius, Audi A8 - USA Today

Is the power grid ready for electric cars? - MSNBC

Gas Engines Get Upgrade in Challenge to Hybrids - The Wall Street Journal

January 16, 2009

Detroit Auto Show: The Top 10 Green Cars - GearLog

Detroit 2009: Chrysler pulls a 200C EV surprise; new PHEV concept has 40-mile range - Autoblog

It's Official: Plug-In Hybrids Reduce Smog - Popular Mechanics

Lincoln’s Fuel Economy to Get a Boost - The New York Times

January 15, 2009

More Fuel-Efficient 2010 Toyota Prius Makes Official Debut - Edmunds

The Electric Auto Fleet Moves a Few Steps Closer - The New York Times

GM debuts three concept vehicles - The Detroit News

Engineers press for efficiencies drop by drop - The Toledo Blade

January 14, 2009

Finally, the ‘Lexus Prius’ Is Coming - The New York Times

Detroit 2009: All Fords to eventually get auto start stop - Autoblog

Toyota amps up hybrids, plans an electric city car by 2012 - The Detroit News

January 13, 2009

And now, GM says it has a hybrid that can beat Toyota - BusinessWeek

Toyota Plans to Leapfrog G.M. With a Plug-In - The New York Times

Michelin introduces tire designed to help save gas - KNDO News (NBC)

Undercover 2009 Honda Civic hybrid's a winner - USA Today

Detroit 2009: Audi introduces 39 mpg Sportback concept [w/VIDEO] - Autoblog

January 12, 2009

Detroit Auto Show: Audi Says 45-MPG A3 Diesel Hatchback Is Coming to the U.S. - Green Car Congress

Ford Promises an Electric Future - The New York Times

Why doesn't the new Insight get better mpg than the Civic Hybrid? - Motor Trend

Chrysler showcases electric car concepts - The Detroit News

January 9, 2009

Chrysler looks at car-based pickup - The Detroit News

Chevy: Time is right for 30-mpg Equinox - CNET

The 12 Most Important Cars of 2009 - U.S. News & World Report

January 7, 2009

Honda's natural solution to high gas prices - The Detroit News

January 6, 2009

Cities give 'green' light on parking perks for hybrid drivers - USA Today

Diesel Engines May Not Purr, but They Please the Mileage Mavens - The New York Times

January 5, 2009

Gas prices on the rise - CNN

Report: Toyota developing solar powered green car - Yahoo

Oregon looks at taxing mileage instead of gasoline - Yahoo

January 2, 2009

Production of Porsche Cayenne Diesel Begins - Now Where's That Hybrid? - Edmunds

Gas prices to find their middle ground in 2009: expert - CNN

January 14, 2008

VW's BlueSport's Detroit Debut - BusinessWeek

Detroit 2009: BYD's plug-in hybrids, the F3DM and F6DM - Autoblog

March 17, 2007

Next-Gen Hybrid Boosts Fuel Economy - MSNBC

Smart ForTwos orphaned as depositers drop out - Autoblog

BMW's Push into Electric Cars - BusinessWeek

Toyota to offer cheaper Prius to compete with Honda Insight - Autoblog