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VIDEO: A Look Back at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show and The Green Cars We Loved
Last year I had the good fortune to attend the North American International Auto Show (or NAIAS) in Detroit – for the first time – and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect! I had
Top 6 Transportation Stories of 2011 – Vote for Your Favorite!
2011 was another great year for green transportation, with the unveiling of numerous new electric vehicles, planes, trains and more. With green transportation solidifying its status as a viable
The 100% Electric-Powered, Zero CO2 Emissions Ford Focus Electric Is One Beautifully Designed Car
As the new era of gas-free vehicle travel dawns in America, the new Ford Focus Electric well represents the goodness this era will bring: 100% electric-power and zero CO2 emissions.* Plus, it comes fully
BREAKING: Aptera Closes Its Doors Before Ever Releasing Its Three-Wheeled 2e Car
The rumors have been circulating for months, and now it’s a sad reality. Futuristic EV maker Aptera has announced it will close its doors before ever releasing its spaceship-like 3-wheeled electric
Autonomo: A Futuristic Vehicle Concept for a Green Commute
The Autonomo is a fully autonomous vehicle concept designed by Charles Rattray. The design, inspired by biomimicry, sustainability, artificial intelligence and information technology, is created to
Green Overdrive Video: A Day of Driving the Electric i MiEV
GigaOM’s Green Overdrive show has test driven a decent amount of electric cars, but most of them have been around the block or on a closed track. But for the latest episode we wanted to see what it
7 Futuristic Modes of Green Transportation for Land, Sea and Sky
While they may look like something out of Star Wars or The Jetsons, these super futuristic vehicle designs are actual concepts being worked on for production – and in some cases are already
Nissan Unveils 10 Minute Electric Vehicle Charger
Nissan just announced that, in conjunction with Japan’s Kansai University, it has built an electric vehicle charger that is capable of fully recharging a car in just 10 minutes. One of the biggest
Ford and U of M Researchers Say Enough Lithium Exists To Power EVs Until 2100
Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have just released a study stating that there is enough lithium in existence to power electric vehicles at least until the year 2100. The
INHABITAT INTERVIEW: John Viera of Ford Motor Company
John Viera has made a name for himself as a pioneer for the green movement within the automotive industry. As Ford Motor Company‘s Director of Sustainable Business Strategies, he has been building
VIDEO: Inhabitat Interviews California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom!
Inhabitat readers might remember that we interviewed California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom back when he was the mayor of San Francisco in a live webcast that was open to any of our readers who
GM Filed 135 Clean Energy Patents in 2010, More Than Any Other Automaker
General Motors (GM) took the race for green vehicle technology to a whole new level in 2010 by filing and receiving 135 clean energy patents — more than any other automaker. According to the
European Union to Organize an Electric F1 Racing Championship
Formula One racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, but it’s hardly the most environmentally friendly. Despite the excitement, the glory and the scantily clad pit girls, the fact is
Georgia Tech Students Unveil Sun-Powered Audi TT for World Solar Challenge
A team of students from Georgia Tech recently rolled out a hyper-modified electric Audi TT that runs on electricity harvested from the sun. The solar-electric hybrid was designed to participate in the
Microsoft Launches Database to Help EV Drivers Find the Cheapest Charging Stations
Microsoft just launched a national database of plug-in vehicle charging rate plans that makes it a snap to find the best electricity prices to charge your plug-in vehicle. The database is called the
Tesla Chief Bets on Capacitors Over Batteries for Future of Electric Vehicles
While Tesla has been on the forefront of electric vehicle battery technology, company chief Elon Musk recently said that capacitors, not batteries, are the future of EV’s. Musk told a Cleantech
Better Place Announces Pricing for its Electric Vehicles and Charging Services
Better Place has finally announced a pricing plan for its cars at its first European retail station in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company has teamed up with Renault for the venture. We’ve been
Rolls-Royce Unveils First Pics of the 102EX Phantom Experimental Electric Car
Electric cars are clearly gaining traction, considering that uber-luxury auto manufacturers are trying to get in on the action — Rolls-Royce has just confirmed that it will show its first electric
China Announces Plans to Make 1 Million Electric Cars Per Year By 2015
Just as President Obama announced his goal of placing one million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015, China has announced plans to manufacture 1 million per year by 2015. According to an article from the
The EV Project Secures $230 Million to Roll out 15,000 EV Chargers Across the States
Just this month ECOtality North America received a $2.87 million grant from San Francisco, marking a total $230 million in funding to roll out the EV Project — the United States’ largest
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