In the world of Greek mythology, Prometheus is credited with stealing fire from the gods and giving it to man. In similar fashion, the California startup Prometheus Fuels is looking to do the impossible and perfect a process that turns air into gasoline. Impossible you say? Hardly. According to Prometheus' founder Rob McGinnis, "It can sound like magic, but it’s really just c … [Read more...] about Prometheus Looks to Make Gasoline from Air
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GE Natural Gas Plant to Close 20 Years Early
General Electric has announced that it will close one of its massive natural gas power plants in California by the end of the year. The decision was made despite the fact that the plant has roughly 20 years of remaining useful life and could conceivably operate safely during that time. Deeming the plant too "uneconomical to support further," GE has stated that it would like to … [Read more...] about GE Natural Gas Plant to Close 20 Years Early
The Newest EV Data: CleanTechnica’s 2018 EV Report is Now Available
For the third year in a row, CleanTechnica has published an in-depth report on electric car drivers in North America and Europe. For the cross-continental report, we surveyed over 2,000 electric car drivers. This year, we also surveyed over 1,000 people who don't yet have an electric car. You can read the executive summary below, get a free preview of the report here, or go … [Read more...] about The Newest EV Data: CleanTechnica’s 2018 EV Report is Now Available
CNG Trucks are Hauling Without Emissions
Almost a half trillion dollars worth of goods are imported in the US through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach every year. Almost all the containers that arrive at those ports are hauled relatively short distances to freight distribution facilities located inland by special purpose drayage trucks designed specifically for such short-haul work. At those freight terminals, … [Read more...] about CNG Trucks are Hauling Without Emissions
Piaggio Launches Alt-fuel Ape for India
They're small, cramped, loud, stinky, smoky, and weird. They've probably caused as much black lung as a Kentucky coal mine, too, if we're being honest. Nevertheless, my love for the Piaggio Ape trikes seems to grow stronger every day that I'm not allowed to buy one. It's hard to justify that kind of irrational love for something, but Piaggio is making it a little bit easier by … [Read more...] about Piaggio Launches Alt-fuel Ape for India
Mazda Denies Emissions Cheat Allegations
When news broke that Mazda might have been caught cheating on emissions tests, the press moved quickly to report it. I didn't, because I didn't believe Mazda had it in them. Today, Mazda released more details about the "suspect" tests and their testing methods that seems to effectively refute those cheating allegations recently leveled at Mazda (and, it should be said, … [Read more...] about Mazda Denies Emissions Cheat Allegations
US Appeals Court: $10 Billion VW Settlement Stands
Any hope VW had of avoiding a $10.03 billion payout to owners of its emissions-cheating diesel cars were dashed Monday, when the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a number of the company's objections to the settlement. The settlement, originally reached in 2016, is meant to appease the owners of nearly 500,000 polluting diesel vehicles. In their judgement, the … [Read more...] about US Appeals Court: $10 Billion VW Settlement Stands
Death of Diesel: Volvo Says No to New Diesel S60
Volvo has been leading the way recently with a carbon neutral engine factory in Ghent, Belgium and a commitment to electrify its entire model range from 2019 on. So, Volvo is committed to doing good stuff- but it's also going stop doing bad stuff. In that spirit, Volvo Cars have announced that they will not be offering a diesel version of their mainstream S60 sedan when that … [Read more...] about Death of Diesel: Volvo Says No to New Diesel S60
Video: Gas vs. Electric vs. Hybrid Supercar Showdown
Originally spotted a few months ago while touring the streets of Switzerland, the guys at Amazon's the Grand Tour decided to pit three different power train concepts against each other to see which one was truly fastest make some awesome TV. In the yellow corner, a 740 HP, V12-engined Lamborghini Aventador represents the traditional fossil fuel power train. It's a big engine … [Read more...] about Video: Gas vs. Electric vs. Hybrid Supercar Showdown
10 Myths About Electric Cars. Are Any Of Them True?
New ideas always make us nervous at first. Airplanes and automobiles were once considered dangerous but now are part of every day life. Electric cars are a relatively new idea. Some early adopters can't wait to own one but the majority of people are skeptical. If electric cars suddenly went mainstream, traditional auto makers and fossil fuel companies could lose a lot of … [Read more...] about 10 Myths About Electric Cars. Are Any Of Them True?