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Honda Unveils the UNI-CUB, a Self-Balancing Personal Mobility Device
Honda has announced the new UNI-CUB personal mobility device, an electric, self-balancing, weight-shift controlled vehicle which is set to compete with devices like the Segway. The major difference
Honda Develops New Technology to Help Prevent Traffic Jams
Beijing Traffic Jam via Shutterstock Traffic congestion doesn't just raise your blood pressure; it's a drag on the economy and it causes a lot of unnecessary pollution. A recent study showed that
Honda and Zipcar Team Up to Provide Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Car Share Members
Zipcar, the world's leading car sharing network, has announced that Honda will be Zipcar's preferred automaker with a focus on hybrid and electric vehicles. The new partnership will give Zipcar members
Mitsubishi Shows Off Its Bubbly i-MiEV Sport Air Concept at the New York Auto Show
The small, 2,161 lb. sporty car features a more powerful all-electric drive train than that of the production-based vehicle giving it a max output of 80 horsepower and a torque of 170 lb-ft. Its very low
Tesla’s Model X Electric Crossover Was Designed Specifically for Women
After the upcoming Model S sedan, Tesla will release the Model X crossover in early 2014. According to Tesla the Model X, which shares its platform with the Model S, was designed to blend the best of an
Honda Confirms that the Next-Generation Acura RL Will Get the NSX’s Hybrid System
Honda gave us a preview of Acura's new supercar with their NSX concept at this year's Detroit Auto Show, and now fans of the car have something new to be excited about. The NSX concept was the preview of
Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Subaru Team Up for Unprecedented Environmental Partnership
The big vehicle news of the day is that car industry heavyweights Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, and Subaru have joined the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) in an effort to reduce their
Evo Love Upcycles Vintage Junk Into Creepy Tableaus
Evo combs thrift stores and trash bins in the Miami area for old toys, pulp fiction, religious memorabilia, comic books, newspapers, heirlooms, and vintage junk. Using these pieces that are rife with
Why the Halt in Chevy Volt Production Doesn’t Foretell Electric Vehicle Doomsday
When General Motors unveiled plans to temporarily halt production of the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt for five weeks, the announcement was widely portrayed as the demise of one of our favorite vehicles.
General Motors Halts Chevy Volt Production for Five Weeks Due to Poor Sales
General Motors recently announced that it will halt production of the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid for up to five weeks due to poor sales and rising inventory numbers. In February GM sold 1,023 Volts,
7 Sexy, Sporty Hybrid Cars Hitting the Streets Soon
The Honda CR-Z was first introduced as a concept vehicle in 2007 with the production version finally arriving at the end of 2010. As soon as the CR-Z concept was unveiled, it immediately brought back
3M’s New Nanoparticle Technology Could Make Natural Gas Cars Cheaper and More Attractive
Gas prices have increased at record levels this month, with prices climbing for 20 days in a row, and as gas prices rise, interest in more fuel efficient vehicles go up as well. Automakers have continued
Rachel Denny Crafts Cruelty-Free Animal Heads from Recycled Sweaters and Pennies
Denny explores the uses of textile materials with her fine art sculptures. By pushing the limits, she transforms materials used for knitting, crafting, and sewing into hard-edged sculptures, like her
Natsumi Honda’s Tortoise and Hare Sculptures are Made from Recycled Watch Parts
Taking inspiration from the famous tale of 'The Tortoise and the Hare', Japanese artist Natsumi Honda created these fantastical sculptures made from recycled watch parts. Dubbed “Time to Be Included”,
New Study Ranks the Least Toxic Cars, Honda Civic Tops the List
Many car buyers love that “new car smell” that comes with their brand new rides, but the chemicals that give off that “pleasant” scent are actually quite toxic. According to a new
Top 6 Amazing Rube Goldberg Machines!
Many people have had a hand in building a Rube Goldberg machine - whether for a junior high science class, a round of Mouse Trap, or while playing the classic computer game The Incredible Machine. But
Travis Pond Crafts Elaborate Larger Than Life Beasts from Scrap Motorcycles
Travis Pond's 14-foot long Dragon is a cacophony of twisted exhaust pipes and metal rods, all assembled into an intricately detailed beast, with smooth lines and a sleek reptilian tail punctuated by the
Acura Debuts Its First Hybrid, the 2013 Acura ILX
Acura has officially introduced its latest model, the 2013 Acura ILX compact sedan. The ILX is based on the Honda Civic and is being positioned as a gateway into the Acura brand. The ILX will be available
Mitsubishi’s i-MIEV Electric Car Grabs the “Greenest” Vehicle Title From the Honda Civic
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) just released its 14th annual comprehensive environmental rankings, and this year’s list shows some surprising results. The council has
President Obama Visits the Washington Auto Show and Swoons Over Ford’s Plug-In Hybrid Electric
President Obama decided to make a quick visit to the Washington D.C. Auto Show this week in order to applaud American automobile manufacturers for their recent green transportation successes. While at the
Honda P-NUT Featured at Detroit Auto Show as One of Best Designs for a Sustainable Urban Future
The car's interior layout marks a distinct turn from traditional models. Featuring a center driving position flanked by two rear seats, it can seat three people. The design allows for ample legroom, close
NAIAS PHOTOS: Michelin Challenge Design Shows Off The Best in Futuristic City Cars
The Renault Zoe ZE Concept uses a 95-horsepower motor and a lithium ion battery to create a total vehicle range of 100 miles. The car features multiple hexagonal honeycomb details, even comprising the
EXCLUSIVE PICS: Acura Unveils Its Hot New NSX Concept Car at the Detroit Auto Show
The new NSX Concept combines a new direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 engine with a 40-horsepower motor, plus two more 27-horsepower motors at the rear wheels, while reducing consumption by 10 percent and
Smart to Reveal ‘For-US’ Ultra Compact Electric Pickup Truck at the Detroit Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz-owned Smart has announced plans to unveil an ultra-compact plug-in electric pickup truck called the For-US at the Detroit auto show next week. The vehicle will use the same platform as a
Green Design Predictions for 2012
1. Peter Ward, Ph.D - Paleontologist, Author of On Methuselah's Trail: Living Fossils and the Great Extinctions, Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle 2. Cameron
Honda Recreates Its “Motor Compo” Folding Electric Motorcycle at the Tokyo Motor Show
Back in the 80s, Honda created a unique folding electric motorcycle called the Motocompo. Now the automaker is updating the unique scooter with its modernized “Motor Compo” version, which it
South Africa’s First Electric Vehicle is a Real “Joule”
We first heard about South Africa’s exciting first electric vehicle named the “Joule” last year, and are happy to bring you updated information and images. This 5 seater passenger
The 6 Sexiest Green Cars at the 2011 L.A. Auto Show
Jaguar C-X16 Few cars -- let alone hybrids -- can match the sex appeal of Jaguar's C-X16 concept car. The sporty hybrid made its North American debut at the LA Auto Show, and it features a 375
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