Time to start mining Within a decade, American companies could run out of rare earth metals – essential materials for hybrid cars , wind turbines, computers, etc. – if China follows through on plans to stop rare earth exports according to experts . Yet, one of the biggest rare earth metal deposits probably exists right here in America, but…

An unintended 94 mph Yesterday, a Southern California man claimed to have experienced sudden acceleration in his 2008 Toyota Prius . For about 30 miles James Sikes could not slow down his Prius which accelerated to 94 mph. After passing another car on the freeway, Sikes said the gas pedal stuck and the car just kept accelerating. Putting …

Purely seeking drama for ratings? After days questions about whether ABC altered evidence in an important report the TV station ran on the Toyota ‘unintended acceleration’ recalls, and seized upon by Congress, were ‘doctored’ have finally been answered. Turns out the automaker used fake footage to dramatize their story, as Gawker.com …

60 percent want hybrids to be superior in every way According to a new Accenture Study taken in the US, Canada, Germany, France and Italy, 6 out 10 consumers will only buy a hybrid when it is “superior to gasoline-only models in every way.” Likewise, just 36 percent of consumers cited higher gas prices as a reason to buy a …

Just the beginning By 2020 Ford believes that 10 – 25 percent of its global fleet will be hybrid and plug-ins, with hybrid cars making up the majority of sales. To highlight this new potential, Ford will use the Geneva Motor show to roll out two new hybrids, a plug-in hybrid and two EVs, reports the DetroitNews . Unfortunately…

Time to start saving lives? Finally! One of the more interesting angles to come out of Toyotagate is Dimitrios Biller. Biller’s testimony regarding SUV rollover – completely unrelated to unintended acceleration – and Toyota’s attempt to ‘cover-it up’ demonstrates, ” a systematic disregard for the law and routine violation of court…

Browse the latest car rumors and auto industry news including the blog: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Concept: A Greener Shade of Copper – Automobile Magazine. … After showing us a number of biofuel and eco-friendly Exiges, the automaker teased this image of the Evora 414E, a series hybrid which will debut next week at the 2010 Geneva motor show. Although its debut is a week away, Lotus has spilled most — …

Gas demand keeps rising in China Expect $3.00 gas this summer, but don’t expect gas prices to rise too far above $3.25. There simply won’t be enough demand in the US to drive gasoline prices any higher according to an AP report . Ironically, there isn’t enough demand in America to justify current gasoline prices either; however, demand in China …

With petroleum prices as high as they are governments are finally giving incentives to companies who invest in alternative energy, in eco-friendly packaging, recycling, and other green initiatives. But getting a job in this ‘green’ niche …. One sees more hybrid cars on the road, and in every major newspaper there are weekly stories about new green collar jobs related to solar and wind …

PR Newswire/Les Echos/ Press release N° 08-10 Saft energy storage system to support Caribbean island of Bonaire power grid in switch to eco-friendly generation The world’s largest hybrid wind/diesel project on the island of Bonaire will rely … the state-run energy provider in the Dutch Antilles, will enable the entire …

Filed under: Biodiesel The US biofuels industry has been plugging along these last few years, even as plug-in vehicles have gotten more attention as they get closer and closer to production. … Eco Cars News – Eco-Friendly Automotive News and Reviews …

Purely about CAFE GM will continue to build money-losing hybrid vehicles , but only because of CAFE requirements, according to GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz . And, to make up for the losses GM will have to increase the prices on the rest of their vehicles. Fortunately, since GM sold only 800 hybrids in January, they won’t have too many losses to make up. Ultimately, Lutz believes hybrids might one day make…