The state of Washington is one of five states selected to participate in a 36 month study, funded by $100 million grant from the Department of Energy under the Economic Recovery Program. The state hopes to use some of the funds to eventually begin construction of an “electric car corridor” which could run from Eugene Oregon to Vancouver British Columbia.
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Delphi is working on a concept to allow you to control many of your car functions with your iPhone via a computer application called IDriver.
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Japanese carmakers Honda and Toyota will display their eco-friendly concept cars at this month’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Green technology and fuel efficiency will take center stage on the stands of most automakers at the show. The 41st Tokyo Motor Show will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City for 13 days from October 23rd through November 4th..
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General Motors has divested itself of its Hummer brand, shipping off the brand to China, where much of U.S. manufacturing is anyway. The Humvee was once the gold standard for egregiously large SUVS, but it became tarnished as gas prices rose and the recession began.
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There have been some amazing advances in technology in the auto industry. From the ability to have a bluetooth connection or the production of hybrid cars, things have certainly progressed from the old Model T. However, there have been many cars that stand out over the years because they are just plain ugly. Here 10 ugly cars that really take the prize.
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Toyota, already having a recent spate of bad news over a massive 3.8 million vehicle recall (over floor mats, no less), is facing more trouble. It's possible, though admittedly unlikely, that Toyota could find its Prius, the most popular hybrid car made, banned, along with other Toyota hybrids.
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The 2010 GMC Terrain is not your typical crossover SUV. It might be smaller on the outside but it certainly offers more on the inside. The GMC Terrain 2010 has the rugged appeal of a truck for those who like bold styling, yet it has premium features,functionality and amazing fuel efficiency for those who are looking for a crossover that's driver and fuel friendly.
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Cash for Clunkers was the incredibly successful program that offered consumers a rebate of up to $4,500 to turn in their ‘clunker’ for a more fuel efficient car. The program boomed car sales for a short time and gave the failing car companies some much needed (short-term) relief. Now that the program is over, consumers still have a multitude of questions regarding how the money was paid out, how it is going to be paid to those waiting, and who got rejected.
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The Frankfurt Motor Show revealed the new Volkswagen L1 Concept, a cigar-shaped diesel-electric hybrid concept car. The Volkswagen L1 Concept car is a slight 840lb two-seater and is being pegged as the most important car at The Frankfurt Motor Show. The L1’s body is made of lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum which allows it to achieve an incredible 189 miles per gallon.
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The Frankfurt Auto Show was buzzing yesterday with the unveiling of cars with green technology. Auto manufacturers from around the world competed on Tuesday to show off their green machines. The popularity of this green car competition is timely considering the world is facing an environmental challenge.
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There is breaking and good news on GM, Opel and Magna front regarding Opel's sale. Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel, who was scheduled this morning, announced that GM's board supports Opel sale to Magna. GM just said that it has agreed to sell a majority stake in European automaker Opel to a Russian and Canadian consortium. GM will sell 55 percent to Magna.
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