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Which of These 3 Vehicles Should Win the 2013 World Green Car of the Year Award?
The 2013 World Green Car of the Year will be announced later this week at the New York International Motor Show, and the three finalists have been named. Vying for the prized title are two all-electric
TEST DRIVE: Over the River and Through the Woods with the Ford CMAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid
The first thing we checked was that all-electric range. The CMAX Energi claims 21 all-electric miles on a full charge, but we tested the CMAX in cold weather, and even with an overnight charge could still
Report Says US Petroleum Consumption and Greenhouse Gases From Cars Could Plummet by 2050
A new report by the National Research Council has some good news for the future of US transportation. By taking advantage of biofuels, new vehicle technology, and policy reform, America has the potential
6 Ways Copenhagen Plans to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2025
Image via Shutterstock 1. Install More Renewable Energy In an interview with Huffington Post, Mayor Jensen briefly outlined his vision for achieving carbon neutrality in Copenhagen by 2025. Not
Michael Charters’ Big Wood Skyscraper is a Sustainable Alternative to Steel and Concrete Buildings
Modern skyscrapers are typically made from concrete and steel, but as architect Michael Charters suggests, wood could be a viable construction material for tall buildings that would have a lower
Echo Architecture Unveils Greenscaper Hotel Wrapped With Living Foliage
Echo Design and Architecture's Greenscraper focuses on creating a diverse and sustainable new hybrid environment. The building combines public and private areas, each with a strong identity enriched by
Hitachi Unveils Smartphone-Operated Autonomous ROPITS Robocar
Turn on your smartphone or tablet, pick a destination on the map and ROPITS self-driving vehicle will do the rest! Hitachi’s new single-seat transport robot was designed to maneuver its way through city
Fisker Automotive Founder Henrik Fisker Resigns Over ‘Major Disagreements’ with Business Strategy
Here's a bit of surprising news: Fisker Automotive's founding partner and executive chairman Henrik Fisker has resigned. Fisker Automotive has confirmed his resignation, but with very little details as to
INTERVIEW: We Talk to Bicycle Library Founder Karta Healy
Last week, we showcased the Bicycle Library, which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like, and it was so unusual that we had to get in touch with its founder and pick his brain. We needed to know what
China’s Autonomous Antarctic Polar Rover Powered by UGE’s HoYi! Wind Turbine
Beijing’s Aeronautics and Astronautics University just launched their “Polar Rover,” an autonomous research vessel that is exploring the effects of global warming on Antarctica. The 300
Philippe Starck and Peugeot Design “Pibal” Scooter-Cycle for Bike-Sharing Program in Bordeaux
Bikes are great for all sorts of situations, but sometimes when you're maneuvering through heavy foot traffic, you're better off taking your feet off the pedals and scooting along at a lower speed. For
Subaru Viziv Hybrid Crossover Concept Takes the Stage at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show
Subaru is giving the world a glimpse at its future with the debut of the Subaru Viziv hybrid crossover concept. The Viziv is set to debut this week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with a sporty two door
LaFerrari: Ferrari’s First Ever Hybrid Model Debuts at Geneva Motor Show
Hybrid cars continue to get sexier! Meet the Ferrari LaFerrari hybrid supercar that was unveiled today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The LaFerrari is Ferrari's successor to the Enzo, and it features the
The 3D-Printed Urbee 2 Hybrid Car is Light, Strong, and Nearing Production
Nothing says “Welcome to the Future” like a 3D-printed runabout vehicle with a hybrid engine, three wheels, speeds of up to 68 mph, and capacity to carry up to 1,200 lbs. The Urbee 2 is the
1000 Horsepower VOLAR-e Racer is One of the Most Powerful Electric Cars Ever Built
If you have ever found yourself a little underwhelmed by the performance of electric vehicles, the European Commission is out to change your mind with the new VOLAR-e high-performance electric sports car.
Kia Opens Solar-Powered Car Dealership in South Africa
Car dealerships tend not to be the greenest of buildings; they're typically located in strip-malls outside of town, and of course, they are made to hawk gas-guzzling vehicles. But Kia Motors is
Land Rover Gives the Classic Defender an Electric Motor for the Geneva Auto Show
The Land Rover Defender is a classic vehicle that is known all over the world for its off-road capabilities — and Land Rover just announced that it is hard at work on an electric-hybrid powertrain for
McLaren’s P1 Hybrid Supercar Will Blow You Away – Starting With Its $1.31 Million Price Tag
McLaren Automotive just released the performance specs for its P1 hybrid supercar, which is set to debut next week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. With 903 horsepower on tap from its hybrid powertrain, the
Google Unveils New Project Glass Features, Announces Contest to Find Prototype Testers
Google just released a new video for Project Glass that shows the augmented reality glasses being used in real-world situations. Until now the device was tested only by Google employees, but the company
Volkswagen Confirms Production Plans For the 261 MPG XL1 Plug-in Hybrid!
Volkswagen just confirmed plans to produce its XL1 plug-in hybrid - which gets an astounding 261 miles per gallon! When it is officially unveiled at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show the XL1 will be the
Audi A3 e-tron Plug-in Hybrid Travels Up to 31 Miles in EV Mode
Audi is bringing a new plug-in hybrid version of the A3 hatchback to this year's Geneva Motor Show, the A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid. The show is still a few weeks away, but Audi has released the first
McLaren to Unveil 903 Horsepower P1 Hybrid Supercar at the Geneva Motor Show
McLaren Automotive is set to officially unveil its newest hybrid supercar, the McLaren P1 at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show next month. Although we are still a few weeks away from the show, McLaren has
INTERVIEW: Inhabitat Talks with Carl Seville, the Green Building Curmudgeon
We had an opportunity to sit down with green building consultant Carl Seville, also known as the Green Building Curmudgeon for his no-nonsense look at green building and remodeling. Carl just
Teenage Scientists Working on Turning Mosquitos Into ‘Flying Syringes’ to Deliver Vaccines
A team of teenagers interested in biotechnology is working on turning mosquitos into “flying syringes” to deliver vaccines to humans. The students are working in part with Provita
Volvo Introduces the World’s First Car Equipped With Pedestrian Airbags
Swedish carmaker Volvo has unveiled the world's first car with external airbags to ensure the safety of pedestrians and protect them from serious head and neck injuries. The airbag is located under the
Dutch Biotech Firm to Make Car Tires From Hybrid Dandelions
You see them popping up in your garden, and soon the dandelion may also parked in your driveway. Dutch biotech firm KeyGene has plans to use the latex found in dandelion roots to create a new material for
13 Green Design Valentines for the Designers, Architects and Visionaries We Love!
Shigeru Ban Roses are red, Shigeru is the man. We love cardboard architecture & we love Shigeru Ban! Forget Bieber, Gosling and Pitt. When it comes to our crushes, we're absolutely BANanas for
Wind-Powered Car Travels 3,000 Miles Across Australia for $15 Worth of Electricity
A lightweight carbon-fiber car that runs on lithium-ion batteries and a portable wind turbine has just traveled 3,000 miles across Australia—and it used only $15 worth of electricity. The car, dubbed
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