Fisker Appoints Tom LaSorda as its New CEO
Fisker Automotive has just announced that Co-Founder Henrik Fisker will become Executive Chairman of the company, and Tom LaSorda has been appointed CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board. LaSorda was a
Green Transportation
UK to Dim Motorway Lights to Save Energy and Reduce CO2 Emissions
Street lights are a vital part of any city’s infrastructure, however they consume a significant amount of energy and contribute to light pollution, which blots out the stars. Now the UK government
Republicans Criticize Obama for Supporting the American-Made Chevy Volt in New Video
We were pretty sure that the Republican party was all for American-made cars and the American jobs they create, but we must be wrong because they’ve recently begun an all-out war on the
Leaked Pictures of Infiniti’s Sexy Emerg-E Plug-in Hybrid Revealed Before Geneva Motor Show
The first pictures of Infiniti’s racy new electric supercar were just leaked ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show, which takes place in a couple of weeks. Sexy, sophisticated,
BAE Systems Develops Hybrid Electric Drive Tank for the U.S. Army
The United States Military has long been a supporter for alternative energy in order to make the assorted Armed Forces as efficient as possible. The efforts have seen the development of everything from
Audi Launches A3 E-tron Electric Vehicle Pilot Program
Audi just took its first step into the expanding U.S. electric vehicle landscape by launching a pilot program for the hotly anticipated battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron. The A3 e-tron pilot program will
Gas Prices Climb For 20th Day in a Row, GOP Still Calling to Drill, Drill, Drill
Those of us who rely on gasoline to get us around have been feeling the pinch as gas prices have risen for 20 days straight nationwide. As per gallon costs continue to climb toward a wallet cringing $4,
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
Congressman Allen West Complains About Paying $70 to Fill the Tank of His Hummer
In a country where the unemployment rate lingers at a lofty 8.3% after the worst economic disaster since the 1930s, it probably isn’t a good idea to whine about how much it costs to fill up the tank
GM Launches Low Emissions Package for the 2012 Chevy Volt in California
GM has announced a new low emissions package for the 2012 Chevy Volt, which will provide a few extra green benefits for Volt owners in California. Volts with the special add-on, which is now standard in
The Taga Transforms from a Bike to a Stroller in 20 Seconds Flat!
Cycling mamas and papas usually have to give up their two-wheelers when their first bundle arrives, but the Taga could change all that – it’s a a bike that doubles as a stroller! The
“Bricked” Tesla Roadster Battery Launches Electric Vehicle Debate
The electric car community is up in arms about a story involving a “dead” Tesla Roadster and its owner. Max Drucker, a Tesla Roadster owner had the unfortunate experience of his beloved
Set Sail Through Kerala’s Stunning Water Network on the Goodearth Eco-Tour Houseboat
The Goodearth houseboat takes paradise-seeking tourists through the stunning backwater landscape of lagoons, canals, and rivers in Kerala, Southern India. In a network of waterways bustling with
Toyota to Unveil FT-Bh Super Mini Hybrid Concept at Geneva Motor Show
Toyota is set to unveil a new super mini hybrid concept, the FT-Bh, at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6th. According to Toyota, the new hybrid concept has about the same interior room as the Toyota
The Crossbow: An Extreme All-Weather Electric Motorbike
The Crossbow is an extreme all-weather electric motorbike with a protective windshield that extends overhead. Unlike most two-wheeled motorbikes, the Crossbow features a canopy cover that shields the
Newt Gingrich Says You Can’t Put A Gun Rack on a Chevy Volt
Yesterday we brought you news that Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum was angry with President Obama for putting “Earth above man”, and today we’ve got more environmental
Washington State Legislators Pass $100 Electric Vehicle Tax
Washington State legislators just passed a bill that will require owners of electric vehicles to pay a $100 fee when they register their cars each year in order to make up for lost revenue on gas tax. We
VIDEO: Inhabitat Interviews Henrik Fisker, Founder of Fisker Automotive and Designer of the Karma
Car designer and entrepreneur Henrik Fisker made his name in the car industry designing the highest of the high-end luxury cars for BMW and Aston Martin. After making waves in the auto industry with
Delta 7′s Awesome Arantix Mountain Bike Frame Weighs Just 2.74lbs!
Delta 7‘s awesome new Antrix Mountain bike is sure to make any bike enthusiast’s jaw drop. Designed for rugged terrain, this beauty of a bike features a patented IsoTruss carbon fiber and
Tesla and Mercedes-Benz to Collaborate on a New Mercedes EV
Tesla has already collaborated with Toyota for an EV version of the Toyota RAV4 and now it’s being reported that the highly sought after car company is set to work with Mercedes-Benz on a new
Tesla’s Model X Crossover is the Fastest Selling Tesla Ever
Last week Tesla officially unveiled its latest model, the Model X crossover. Four days after the automaker started taking reservations for the new electric crossover, Tesla has already received over 500
The Una Cebu Car’s Swirling Exterior is Crafted from Coconut Flower Stalks and Other Local Materials
When Clayton Tugonon set about creating his classy Una Cebu Car from locally sourced natural and recycled materials, he wanted to demonstrate to other Filipino designers the potential beauty and utility
New Study Finds That Electric Cars in China Using Fossil Fuels Have a Higher Carbon Footprint Than Gasoline Gars
If you read Inhabitat, you probably know that we’re big fans of green transportation, but we do think it’s important to see the bigger picture when it comes to electric cars. A new finding
Tesla Unveils the Model X: The World’s First All-Electric Crossover Luxury car
The auto world is buzzing today about Tesla‘s highly-anticipated Model X family-sized vehicle, which was unveiled just last night. Built for parents with a need for speed, this car breaks the mold
2012 Toyota Prius c Has the Highest City MPG Rating of All Plugless Vehicles
Toyota’s newest Prius model, the 2012 Prius c, is set to hit dealerships next month. The Prius c is now the smallest Prius model available and sits at the opposite end of the lineup from the
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