AWD Tesla Model S Coming Soon? (Warning: Pure Speculation)
With the delay of its Model X crossover until "late in 2014," it may look as if Tesla's product pipeline is running dry. But we suspect the Silicon Valley startup…
Colorado State Team Teaches Middle School Girls about HEVs
Colorado State University Vehicle Innovation Team (CSU VIT) members Emily Keats and Allison Kotewicz participated in GESTEM (Girls Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) 2013 held in Denver, CO in…
Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept: Plug-In Hybrid At Shanghai Auto Show
Volkswagen has hinted at the direction of its future SUVs--and their powertrains--by unveiling the CrossBlue Coupe Concept at the Shanghai Auto Show. As is increasingly common these days, the CrossBlue…
Can An ‘Ultralight Adventure Vehicle’ Be An Electric Bicycle?
Got some money to burn and in need of a hobby? Perhaps some sort of adventure sport, but nothing too crazy--off-road bikes, perhaps? Not just any off-road bike though. It…
Honda opens order book for NSX hybrid supercar
Honda has opened a pre-order bank for its new hybrid sports car, after receiving unprecedented demand for the new high-performance model, the carmaker claims. UK buyers can now pre-order the…
Killer gas could be key to boosting biofuel yields
Hydrogen sulphide-a toxic substance often referred to as sewer gas-may have been implicated in several mass extinctions, but it might just hold the key to increasing biofuel yields. Research by…
Fiat will lose $10,000 on every electric car, says Marchionne
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has attacked US policies which support electric cars, claiming the carmaker will lose $10,000 on every Fiat 500e electric car it sells — even with government…
Honda reveals details of Accord Plug-in Hybrid engine
Earlier this year, Honda released the Accord Plug-in Hybrid (pictured) on limited sale: and now the company has revealed details about its engine as part of the SAE World Congress…
CA Air Board Head To Carmakers On ZEV Rules: Back Off, Boys
California is the largest single market for new vehicles in the United States: more than 1.5 million vehicles are sold each year. So when state officials speak, the auto industry…
Patrick Davis of DOE Receives President Rank Award
Director of the Vehicle Technologies Office at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Patrick Davis was awarded the Presidential Rank award for his exemplary leadership of the government’s research and…
2013 Nissan Leaf review – the updated, British-built EV
by Lem Bingley Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Good: Improved cabin, steering, heating and suspension, longer range Bad: Still pricey and still limited in range Price: From £15,990 after…
VP Don Butler says Cadillac prefers electric assist over full EVs
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Cadillac, AutoblogGreen Q & A, At Witz End One other interesting and timely interview I was offered at this year's Detroit North American International Auto Show was…
Announcing the MathWorks Modeling Award for Year Two Competition
MathWorks is proud to announce the MathWorks Modeling Award for Year Two of EcoCAR 2! The award will be structured to provide a cash prize to the team that best…