At the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show today, Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled two important eco-friendly cars in a display of its commitment to improve energy efficiency and to lower greenhouse gas emissions of its vehicles.

Sports Car . We think eco-friendly vehicles have gotten a bum rap, aesthetically. The butt of countless jokes on The Simpsons, they’re certainly better for the planet, but some folks still consider driving one to be a legitimate form of birth control. While there have been some … With a base price of $43900 and legal in all 50 states (though using biodiesel will likely void your warranty), the 335d is sure to …

Right up until that moment when I started really caring about my carbon footprint, and then all I could think about was freaking cars . I looked at veggie cars , electric cars , biodiesel and electric conversions, and then I stumbled on a … Hybrid cars cost a lot more than high mpg non hybrid cars , so if your doing it to save $, then buying a hybrid doesn’t make sense. As…

Because it gives Americans what they want Last week, essentially every major automaker issued a joint Letter of Understanding regarding the development and commercialization of fuel cell vehicles. By 2015, these automakers anticipate the capability of producing hundreds of thousands of fuel cell vehicles per year. So what? Won’t they still be far more expensive than gasoline vehicles, even pure electric vehicles? A couple …

Would it sell in America? According to much of the press coming out of the Frankfurt Auto Show, the buzz there is humming around electric vehicles. And, while some of the concept vehicles debuting there seem down right silly, at least by American standards, they just might work in Europe, where small, silly cars – again by American standards – are already acceptable…

BMW Shows New Biodiesel -Ready Vehicles in Frankfurt It’s one of the biggest auto shows in the world, and biodiesel -ready cars from one of the world’s biggest.

When I look into my crystal ball, I see a future filled with all kinds of alternative fuel vehicles that have been mainstreamed such as CNG vehicles, hydrogen cars , electric vehicles, biofuel vehicles and even air powered cars . I think we need to allocate resources to all of these different alt fuel vehicles without robbing one …

Eco-friendly schools. September 15, 2009. schoolbus This fall, kids going back to school will be learning a lot about a certain colour: green. In many places in Ontario, kids will be starting their day by climbing onto green buses. …

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson released the proposed regulations at the White House, the follow-up to President Barack Obama’s announcement in May that the government regulations would link emissions and fuel …. US offers billions for green cars . June 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON – The US threw its support behind greener vehicles and electric cars Tuesday, approving $8 billion in

The VW L1 concept Inevitably, if America is to end its foreign oil dependence anytime before 2040, it’s going to take some serious out-of-the box thinking. And two-seat vehicles could be one bright breakthrough. While Aptera has some cool thoughts on two-seat vehicles, the reengineered VW One-Liter L1 concept – potentially available by 2013 – might be the most compelling idea thus far. Thanks …

The plan follows up on President Barack Obama’s announcement in May that the government regulations would link emissions and fuel economy standards. The Obama administration estimated earlier this year the requirements would cost up to $1300 per new … US offers billions for green cars . June 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON – The US threw its support behind greener vehicles and electric cars

With the advancement in the field of technology new eco-friendly vehicles, promising high performance and stylish design are popping up. The latest trend is the incorporation of hemp to build a car’s body. Hemp is quite light as compared to metal, … The racing car runs on bio-diesel that propels it to a top speed of 130 mph. The car has already appeared at this year’s Goodwood’s Festival of Speed …