Prometheus Looks to Make Gasoline from Air
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…
Continue readingVideo: Gas vs. Electric vs. Hybrid Supercar Showdown
Video: Gas vs. Electric vs. Hybrid Supercar Showdown as the Grand Tour pits a Lamborghini Aventador, Honda NSX, and Rimac Concept One against each other!
Continue readingCEO Of Royal Dutch Shell Says His Next Car Will Be A Plug-in Hybrid
Ben Van Beurden, the CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, says his next new car will be a plug-in hybrid. He currently drives a diesel. Will wonders never cease?
Continue readingBritain Proposes Ban On Internal Combustion Vehicles After 2040
Following in the footsteps of France, the British government is proposing to ban all cars and light trucks with internal combustion engines after 2040.
Continue readingFrance Plans To Ban Sale Of Cars With Internal Combustion Engines By 2040
France has announced a plan to ban the sale of cars with internal combustion engines by 2040 as part of its commitment to the goals of the Paris climate accords.
Continue readingGasoline Engines Emit More Particulates Than Diesels
A study in Switzerland finds that gasoline engines equipped with direct injection systems emit up to 100 times more particulates than diesels engines. Surprise!
Continue readingAutomakers Eyeing Higher Octane Gasoline To Lower Emissions
Automakers and oil companies are working together to develop higher octane gasoline for more efficient engines with lower carbon emissions. Expect regular gas to disappear from gas stations in 5 years or so.
Continue readingTotal Predicts Electric Cars Will Decrease Demand For Gasoline By 2030
Total, one of the world’s largest oil producers, says it expects demand for gasoline to level off or decline by 2030 as the number of electric cars sold worldwide increases to as much as 30% of the new car market.
Continue readingUS Electric Car Market In Color (Infographic)
I’m generally not a fan of infographics — they often pack a little bit of information into a maze of colors. However, I think the one below is super interesting….
Continue readingZaptera Says Aptera USA Will Push On With 3-Wheeled Gas And Electric Vehicles
Zaptera USA is the phoenix rising from the ashes of failed three-wheeled EV company Aptera, which went bankrupt in 2011. Zaptera wants to start producing aerodynamically inclined three-wheeled Aptera as electric, hybrid and gas-powered vehicles as early as next year.
Continue readingGas Prices Will Climb Even Higher In 2012
2011 was a bad year for gas prices, but a good year for Big Oil. 2012 is shaping up to be even worse, with a perfect storm of ending energy…
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