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Lighter Cars Can Help the U.S. Kick Oil

Environmental champion Amory Lovins argues that modern cars weigh too much. New composites could change that
Plus: Slide Show

Lotus Goes Electric

ZAP works with Lotus to create a new electric crossover with 155 mph, 644 bhp, all-wheel drive, a 10 minute recharge and a 350 mile range

Mitsubishi Gets Ready to Samba

The MiEV flex fuel vehicle will be introduced in Brazil in 2007 and is being readied for a 2009 U.S. launch

Chevy's Volt Has the Juice

But safety, cost, and reliability factors still need to be ironed out before GM can bring its plug-in hybrid to market

Toyota: How the Hybrid Race Went to the Swift

Toyota’s Prius provides a textbook example of how being green pays off in the marketplace

Hybrids Cost-Efficient Over Long Haul

A new survey counters the common notion that depreciation, maintenance and upfront premium costs offset fuel-efficiency savings of hybrids
Plus: Slide Show

World's First Affordable Diesel Hybrid Powertrain

A British firm has developed a low-cost, high-efficiency hybrid-electric drivetrain as an alternative to expensive proprietary systems

50 mpg in an SUV?

Hyundai's midsize Sante Fe CRDi Turbo-Diesel can get up to 50 mpg. Too bad it's not available in the U.S.

Toyota Camry: Hybrid and Hotter

The hybrid version of the Toyota Camry makes America's best-selling sedan not only better but more fuel efficient
Plus: Slide Show

Full Steam Ahead

A British group is looking to set a new world land-speed record for a steam, taking it past 200 mph

A Motorcycle That Runs Clean And Quiet

The ENV is the world's first motorcycle built around a hydrogen fuel cell. Running clean and quiet, it is, to date, the simplest and most innovative articulation of that technology's potential
Slide Show: Hydrogen Wheels: Ready for a Closeup

Mitsubishi Goes Electric

Mitsubishi will develop a electric vehicle powered by a compact and lightweight motor and high-energy density lithium-ion batteries

Honda's Green (Diesel) Machine

Its new engine is clean and efficient but still could be a tough sell in America

First Electric-Solar Car to Hit the Market

The Venturi Astrolab not only uses no fossil fuels but it can attain speeds of more than 70 mph

2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec

The only U.S.-market diesel passenger car meets new regulations for clean emissions and offers strong performance at a "bargain" price

GM Sequel, Part II

GM to build the Sequel, its hydrogen fuel-cell car, claiming it has increased its range to 300 miles and 0 to 60 mph in under 10 seconds

Haute Hybrid

The 2007 Lexus GS450h sedan proves that luxury and hybrid technology go together beautifully

Fuel Cell Circuit

Dutch company Formula Zero is creating a fuel cell race circuit to generate enthusiasm for emission-free transport

Hybrid Buying Guide

A raft of new and upcoming hybrid vehicles from manufacturers both foreign and domestic is signaling the mainstreaming of a once-niche class
Tip Sheet: How to Buy a Hybrid
Plus: Slide Show
Quiz: What's Your HQ?

Toyota: Beyond Hybrids

Toyota Motor North America President Jim Press says “Plug-In” hybrids, flex-fuel vehicle program may be next for automaker

What Will You Be Driving In 10 Years?

In the future you might be driving a diesel hybrid, fuel cell or perhaps an industrial-sized popcorn popper
Plus: Slide Show

Harnessing Hybrid Tax Credits

Federal tax breaks let buyers defray the cost of purchasing a new hybrid vehicle -- but act quickly because these credits won't last
Plus: Slide Show

Fuel Economy Winners & Losers

Gas at $4 a gallon? You need to know which cars have the best -- and worst -- fuel economy ratings
Slide Show: Highest Fuel Economy Cars By Vehicle Class 2006

NEW HYBRIDS

Peugeot's Turbocharged Hybrids

The French carmaker aims to put diesel hybrids on the road by 2010. If it can bring the cost down, they could prove popular, especially in Europe

Honda's Little Hybrid that Might

The buzz says the carmaker will deliver a new hybrid, the Fit, that will be cheaper and more fuel-efficient than its crop of counterparts

180 km/h Carbon Fiber Super Car

With its Carbon Fiber Super Car, manufacturer Mullen has produced a vehicle that looks the same as its GT -- but is much faster

The Ultimate Economy Ride

Inventor Steve Fambro says his three-wheel car, built from plastic, will cost under $20,000 -- and get 330 MPG

TECHNOLOGY

The Long Road to Fuel Efficiency

The U.S. Energy Dept.'s FreedomCAR program has seen mixed results trying to reduce oil dependence. But its manager sees a bright future

Plug-in Hybrid Technology Kits Released

Advanced technology is "the secret ingredient" in a Canadian company's new hybrid, which has an enormous electric storage capacity

Hybrids

Environmental champion Amory Lovins argues that modern cars weigh too much. New composites could change that Plus: Slide Show

ZAP works with Lotus to create a new electric crossover with 155 mph, 644 bhp, all-wheel drive, a 10 minute recharge and a 350 mile range

The MiEV flex fuel vehicle will be introduced in Brazil in 2007 and is being readied for a 2009 U.S. launch

But safety, cost, and reliability factors still need to be ironed out before GM can bring its plug-in hybrid to market

Toyota’s Prius provides a textbook example of how being green pays off in the marketplace

A new survey counters the common notion that depreciation, maintenance and upfront premium costs offset fuel-efficiency savings of hybrids Plus: Slide Show

A British firm has developed a low-cost, high-efficiency hybrid-electric drivetrain as an alternative to expensive proprietary systems

Hyundai's midsize Sante Fe CRDi Turbo-Diesel can get up to 50 mpg. Too bad it's not available in the U.S.

The hybrid version of the Toyota Camry makes America's best-selling sedan not only better but more fuel efficient Plus: Slide Show

A British group is looking to set a new world land-speed record for a steam, taking it past 200 mph

The ENV is the world's first motorcycle built around a hydrogen fuel cell. Running clean and quiet, it is, to date, the simplest and most innovative articulation of that technology's potential Slide Show: Hydrogen Wheels: Ready for a Closeup

Mitsubishi will develop a electric vehicle powered by a compact and lightweight motor and high-energy density lithium-ion batteries

Its new engine is clean and efficient but still could be a tough sell in America

The Venturi Astrolab not only uses no fossil fuels but it can attain speeds of more than 70 mph

The only U.S.-market diesel passenger car meets new regulations for clean emissions and offers strong performance at a "bargain" price

GM to build the Sequel, its hydrogen fuel-cell car, claiming it has increased its range to 300 miles and 0 to 60 mph in under 10 seconds

The 2007 Lexus GS450h sedan proves that luxury and hybrid technology go together beautifully

Dutch company Formula Zero is creating a fuel cell race circuit to generate enthusiasm for emission-free transport

A raft of new and upcoming hybrid vehicles from manufacturers both foreign and domestic is signaling the mainstreaming of a once-niche class Tip Sheet: How to Buy a Hybrid Plus: Slide Show Quiz: What's Your HQ?

Toyota Motor North America President Jim Press says “Plug-In” hybrids, flex-fuel vehicle program may be next for automaker

In the future you might be driving a diesel hybrid, fuel cell or perhaps an industrial-sized popcorn popper Plus: Slide Show

Federal tax breaks let buyers defray the cost of purchasing a new hybrid vehicle -- but act quickly because these credits won't last Plus: Slide Show

Gas at $4 a gallon? You need to know which cars have the best -- and worst -- fuel economy ratings Slide Show: Highest Fuel Economy Cars By Vehicle Class 2006

The French carmaker aims to put diesel hybrids on the road by 2010. If it can bring the cost down, they could prove popular, especially in Europe

The buzz says the carmaker will deliver a new hybrid, the Fit, that will be cheaper and more fuel-efficient than its crop of counterparts

With its Carbon Fiber Super Car, manufacturer Mullen has produced a vehicle that looks the same as its GT -- but is much faster

Inventor Steve Fambro says his three-wheel car, built from plastic, will cost under $20,000 -- and get 330 MPG

The U.S. Energy Dept.'s FreedomCAR program has seen mixed results trying to reduce oil dependence. But its manager sees a bright future

Advanced technology is "the secret ingredient" in a Canadian company's new hybrid, which has an enormous electric storage capacity

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Environmental champion Amory Lovins argues that modern cars weigh too much. New composites could change that
Plus: Slide Show

A new survey counters the common notion that depreciation, maintenance and upfront premium costs offset fuel-efficiency savings of hybrids
Plus: Slide Show

The hybrid version of the Toyota Camry makes America's best-selling sedan not only better but more fuel efficient
Plus: Slide Show

The ENV is the world's first motorcycle built around a hydrogen fuel cell. Running clean and quiet, it is, to date, the simplest and most innovative articulation of that technology's potential
Slide Show: Hydrogen Wheels: Ready for a Closeup

A raft of new and upcoming hybrid vehicles from manufacturers both foreign and domestic is signaling the mainstreaming of a once-niche class
Tip Sheet: How to Buy a Hybrid
Plus: Slide Show
Quiz: What's Your HQ?

In the future you might be driving a diesel hybrid, fuel cell or perhaps an industrial-sized popcorn popper
Plus: Slide Show

Federal tax breaks let buyers defray the cost of purchasing a new hybrid vehicle -- but act quickly because these credits won't last
Plus: Slide Show

Gas at $4 a gallon? You need to know which cars have the best -- and worst -- fuel economy ratings
Slide Show: Highest Fuel Economy Cars By Vehicle Class 2006

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