Electric Car DIYers Rev Up at Summit
A gathering in Missouri is a showcase for classic cars converted to electric-powered vehicles.
Electric Roads Could Power Cars
Powering cars with the roadway could eliminate bulky batteries, but there are kinks to work out first.
Tron-like Two-wheeler to Hit U.S. Streets
The stylish, award-winning and environmentally friendly Swiss MonoTracer MT e150 could be here by spring.
But Who Will Drive Them?
If the Obama administration is serious about boosting the fuel efficiency of the American fleet, it must do more than just tighten fuel-economy standards to steer drivers to the new cars.
Toyota Plans to Leapfrog G.M. With a Plug-In
The offering from the Japanese automaker would beat the Chevrolet Volt to the market.
The Electric Auto Fleet Moves a Few Steps Closer
A look at the machinery to be revealed at the Detroit auto show suggests that the era of the electric automobile has finally arrived. As First Plan Stalls, Mayor Tries New Push for Green Taxis
The mayor announced financial incentives aimed at pushing taxi owners to buy more environmentally-friendly gas-and-electric cars. Coupling Delivery Trucks With Hybrid Technology
Hybrid trucks remain beyond the reach of many corporate truck fleet buyers.
Race Starts With Little Fuel, and Goes Uphill From There
Escape From Berkeley could be the world’s most eco-friendly race, in which alternative-fuel-burning vehicles compete with the goal of completing the race using no petroleum. Amping Up the Electrics
AT the last two Paris auto shows, makers of sport utility vehicles set up an off-road test track between the convention halls. This year it was replaced by two smaller tracks, one for eco driving and one for electric cars. When I went to the tracks Thursday afternoon, it was raining lightly and nearly everyone was at lunch. A Tesla Roadster, two Italian trucks and a tiny electric car were all parked quietly without their handlers. The electric Smart car was still on display inside Hall 1.