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Small Cars To Be Big Part Of Ford Comeback

Autos – Ford has apparently taken the MINI lesson and is focusing on making the new cars more attractive and better equipped. By keeping costs under control and using the kinetic design language from the Iosis concept and new Mondeo they hope that the new small car can contribute to their revival.

Voted for on May 01, 2007 02:05pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 37 votes / 1 sink

The ill effects of an overheating Flux Capacitor

Autos – This is what happens when you don't get those 1.21 Jigowatts of power flowing cleanly.

Voted for on March 22, 2007 04:58pm

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Here's a solar-powered robot chariot / rickshaw with a George Bush head - No, I'm not kidding

Autos – I know, I know. But I'm not kidding that you have to see this video to believe it: a robotic George Bush on skates rollerblades to pull a metal chariot. Oh, and Bush is dressed like Caesar. Invented by Bob Schneeveis, a Stanford prof, the thing runs on solar-powered batteries and a 24-volt motor in the robot's chest (insert Dick Cheney joke here).

Submitted and Voted for on February 27, 2007 02:57pm

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Editorial: Why the carmakers seem to be dragging their feet on batteries

Autos – Written by a blogger with 20 years in the auto industry, this clever, descriptive post looks at the issues holding back sweet cars like the Tesla Roadster from being within everyone's budget, and why it will still take many years for electric cars (like the Chevy Volt) to be a legitimate option for major auto manufacturers. Edumacate yourself.

Submitted and Voted for on February 26, 2007 10:07am

American Electric Vehicle factory tour
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Video American Electric Vehicle factory tour

Autos – AutoblogGreen gets a tour of the factory floor where American Electric Vehicle assembles the Kurrent neighborhood electric vehicle.

Voted for on February 22, 2007 10:04pm Commented on 1 time: 1

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British teen makes biodiesel on $20,000 worth of equipment in dad's barn

Autos – Who says kids don't apply themselves anymore? Steven Henderson, a 15-year-old in Britain, heard about global warming and climate change in school (he admits he's a "hopeless" student) and got his dad to buy him about $20,000 worth of biodiesel-making equipment. Now, he says, "I would like to be a really big oil producer."

Submitted and Voted for on February 21, 2007 12:08pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 14 votes / 1 sink

Venture Vehicles to design and build 100 mpg three-wheeled road-going jetfighter

Autos – Who wouldn't want to shoot down the highway in of these? The new VentureOne, based on the Carver three-wheeler, is destined for a showroom near you. Part-motorcycle, part car, all electric (or part-hybrid, buyer's choice), the Venture One gets 100 mpg equivalent and costs $18,000-$23,000. AutoblogGreen has an exclusive Q&A with the company foun

Submitted and Voted for on February 20, 2007 11:04am

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Tesla officially declares Albuquerque to be WhiteStar, USA

Autos – As hinted at, Tesla Motors and the state of New Mexico announced today that Albuquerque will be home to Tesla's first manufacturing plant in the US. Tesla's new all-electric sedan, codename WhiteStar, will be made in the Land of Enchantment. Construction on the plant will begin in April. No word on when the cars will be ready, but Tesla moves fast.

Submitted and Voted for on February 19, 2007 07:00pm

Left Coast Electric turns 1978 Triumph into an electric car
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Video Left Coast Electric turns 1978 Triumph into an electric car

Autos – During the Santa Monica Alt Car Expo last December, Gadget and his crew from Left Coast Electric ripped out the guts of a Triumph and tried to convert the car in two days. A little hassle from the Fire Marshall and a few technical hiccups meant that the conversion wasn't complete by the time the Expo closed on Sunday, but and proved it is possible.

Submitted and Voted for on February 18, 2007 02:00pm Commented on 1 time: 1

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Peugeot, please. Eight high-tech, alt-fueled concepts, with high-res images

Autos – "Pleasure through its Lightness and its Efficiency while remaining Accessible through its Simplicity and Environmentally-friendly in its design." That ridiculous way to get the acronym PLEASE, but results are sweet. We've got high-res images of all eight top finishers in the PLEASE design competition. The best name? The Concept Liion.

Submitted and Voted for on February 15, 2007 05:58pm

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Should hybrid vehicles always make a sound? Advocates for the blind say yes

Autos – The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), an advocacy group, is calling for all hybrid vehicles to emit a sound when turned on, and this noise needs to be loud enough to hear over ambient traffic noise. Good idea? What other alternatives are there?

Submitted and Voted for on February 14, 2007 04:21pm

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Are electric cars just for the ladies?

Autos – "Ohhh, that is SOOOO CUTE!" Since their inception about 100 years ago, electric cars have been targeted at female drivers. Today there are some women who looooooove EVs. This post takes a look at the Then and Now versions of electric cars for the ladies, and some that are decidedly male.

Submitted and Voted for on February 13, 2007 07:02pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 38 votes / 1 sink

Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

Travel – If you haven't finalized your plans yet, maybe some of these ideas will help.

Voted for on February 07, 2007 02:03pm

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Chicago Auto Show: 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, now with EV ONLY mode!

Autos – This is a perfect example of a company trying to create sweet PR while not changing the reality of its product. The new Highlander hybrid does have a electric-only button, which is a great headline. But, because the batteries are the same as previous models, the all-electric range is, um, not exactly headline-worthy (hint: it's less than 1.1 miles)

Submitted and Voted for on February 07, 2007 01:07pm

Lexus LS600h drivetrain
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Video Lexus LS600h drivetrain

Autos – A display of the hybrid drive-train in the Lexus LS600h at the Chicago Auto Show

Voted for on February 07, 2007 12:56pm

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