http://www.econewsnet.com EcoNewsNet is a portal to the latest news and information about our environment from the innovators in the industry Copyright (c) 2008 - EcoNewsNet.com Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:01 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:01 en-us Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Engineers are looking into building electric vehicles with carbon composites that can also serve as batteries. The materials could make the vehicles lighter as they also provide extra electricity. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The sporty hybrid is best suited to bored Toyota Prius owners who want something new, as well as buyers who crave high mileage but wouldn't be caught dead in a Prius. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The Lexus CT 200h does not match the Prius’s mileage, but it comes close. The CT is also more luxurious and feels more solidly put together than the Prius.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The American auto industry has made small cars a central part of its strategy, seeking to capitalize on a shift in the preferences of consumers in an era of high gas prices.]]> Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 New window stickers will compare a vehicle’s emissions of carbon dioxide with those of all other vehicles.]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 It's unlikely that holiday motorists will reach the 2007 gasoline consumption heights again this weekend because the economy has still not fully recovered. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The White House announced Tuesday the purchase of 116 plug-in hybrids and E.V.'s, and encouraged federal agencies to adopt smaller, more efficient vehicles. Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The labels contain new metrics intended to more accurately represent real-world fuel economy. Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Because the Big Three's light trucks and larger cars have farther to go, they have greater potential to add consumer value through improved fuel economy, a report says. Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 In 2004, California allowed 75,000 owners of the gas-stingiest hybrid cars access to carpool lanes, but on July 1, that privilege will end.]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 A response to an Op-Ed about batteries and electric cars. Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The Saab ePower, a purely electric version of the 9-3 SportCombi wagon unveiled at the Paris auto show, is a bright spot for the imperiled brand. Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Dandelion root is being used by the automaker in material applications that usually call for petroleum-based products. Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 The S.U.V. was collected Wednesday by Gisli Gislason, chairman and chief executive of Northern Lights Energy, an Icelandic utility and Amp's largest customer. Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400