News: Toyota Sponsors Race About Efficiency, Not Speed
The Prius Challenge, at Sonoma Raceway in northern California, was where more than 100 Toyota Prius drivers competed to see who could deliver the bet mpg.
News: Honda Surprises with 80-Mile Range for Clarity EV
Prices for the Clarity EV are expected to start at around $35,000 (before tax credits or incentives), which would indeed make it somewhat cheaper than most of its competitors. Whether or not the limited range will prove to be detrimental to the sales of the Clarity EV remains to be seen.
News: The Magic School Bus: No Longer Fiction
This new electric school bus technology will allow districts to save money while creating a cleaner and healthier environment for their students.
News: Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Hits 52 MPG Mark
Fuel economy is the main party piece of any diesel vehicle, and Chevrolet Cruze Diesel has upped fuel economy from the previous generation.
News: UC Irvine Goes Zero Emissions With 20 BYD Electric Buses
BYD electric buses: The University of California Irvine will be the 1st college campus in the U.S. to switch its entire bus fleet to zero emissions for the next academic year.
News: Say Goodbye to the Chevrolet Spark EV
Like Tesla’s first roadster, the Chevrolet Spark EV was small, not very practical, but helped its manufacturer, GM, develop truly innovative technology.
News: Is Ridesharing Eco-Friendly?
As ridesharing becomes more widely accepted, it is possible that traffic congestion will diminish and urban areas will flourish thanks to environmental improvements.
News: Environmentally Friendly Cars And Why They’re Worth It
Environmentally friendly cars are definitely well worth the expense. They are a great way to help save the planet and really make a difference.
News: Self-driving buses: the future of public transportation?
Are self-driving buses like Arma and Olli the future of public transportation, or are they simply a stepping stone to the next big thing?
News: SimpleFuel Wins Hydrogen Refuel Competition
The Hydrogen Education Foundation announced SimpleFuel as the winner of the $1 million Hydrogen Refuel H-Prize Competition prize.