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The internal combustion engine is killing us, literally
Filed under: Etc., Legislation and Policy That dirty look parents (OK, some parents) give a cigarette smoker blowing smoke towards their kids? Maybe those should extend to drivers of cars using...
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Four groups sue EPA over LA anti-smog plan
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Legislation and Policy The air in Los Angeles is better than it has been in the past, but that isn't stopping four environmental and health groups from suing the...
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Nissan shows how EVs are breaking the niche barrier in Norway
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Legislation and Policy, Europe/EU Call it Keeping up with the Hansens. Through a combination of environmental consciousness, big-time government incentives and good...
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Mercedes named top cheater on Europe's fuel economy test
Filed under: MPG, Legislation and Policy, Europe/EU It's expected that Mercedes, like any automaker, aspires to be number one. But we've found a case where being at the top of the list is unlikely to...
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Republican control of Congress could affect US biofuel policy, Uber and Lyft
Filed under: Ethanol, Legislation and Policy, United States Green transportation issues were not at the top of this year's midterm elections in the US, but the sweeping Republican victories - and...
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Recharge Wrap-up: Pollution in China kills 670,000 yearly, Australia gets new...
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy CARB has fined Chevron $329,700 for over-oxygenated gasoline. The regulations put the cap for oxygenates at 10 percent, but 4.4...
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Recharge Wrap-up: AutoNation CEO calls anti-Tesla laws unnecessary, Common...
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, MPG, Transportation Alternatives, Volkswagen, Tesla Motors, Legislation and Policy Volkswagen has presented a list of near-term technologies to improve fuel economy and...
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Recharge Wrap-up: Daimler To Stop Battery Production At Li-Tec, House...
Filed under: Biodiesel, Ethanol, EV/Plug-in, Manufacturing/Plants, Legislation and Policy, Oil Sands, Daimler Andromeda Interfaces has launched its Electric Vehicle Interface Controller (EVIC), which...
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Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla details factory expansion; Ford and SunPower raise...
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Manufacturing/Plants, Solar, Ford, Volkswagen, Tesla Motors, Legislation and Policy Tesla has revealed the details of the upgrade of its Fremont, CA factory. One major change...
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How Tesla is getting around Michigan's 'no sales' law
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, Legislation and Policy A fully-charged Tesla Model S can get from Detroit to Toronto if the driver doesn't have a lead foot. A more important US-Canada city tour...
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Is Tesla under investigation from the SEC? *UPDATE
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, Legislation and Policy UPDATE: Tesla spokesperson LIz Jarvis-Shean told AutoblogGreen that "We don't comment on rumor and speculation." Let's call this one...
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Recharge Wrap-up: Porsche adds third 919 Hybrid for Le Mans, Audi to heat...
Filed under: Ethanol, Hybrid, Manufacturing/Plants, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Legislation and Policy, Racing Porsche will be running a third 919 Hybrid LMP1 car in the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance...
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EPA: 2014 renewable fuel standards 'significantly delayed'
Filed under: Biodiesel, Ethanol, Legislation and Policy, United States The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is not going to decide just yet how much biofuel to add to the national fuel supply in...
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EPA ready for stricter air quality rules with a look at smog
Filed under: Legislation and Policy, United States Like a certain Hobbit, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to take a closer look at Smaug. Sorry, smog. The EPA is on a bit of a kick in...
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Germany ready to offer more incentives to reach 1M EV goal
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, Germany With neighbor France reconsidering support for diesel vehicles, Germany is also staking its claim in an electric-powered automotive future. This...
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Recharge Wrap-up: Canada gets Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, Washington governor...
Filed under: Biodiesel, EV/Plug-in, Hydrogen, Hyundai, Legislation and Policy Washington Governor Jay Inslee wants extend tax breaks for EVs past the July 1 expiration date. He also calls for looking...
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DOE's EV Everywhere workplace charging program is working
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, United States One US Department of Energy plug-in vehicle charging-station program is geared to turn this country into ... Norway? Not literally, but...
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Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla Launches In Australia, Model S makes for a popular limo
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, Legislation and Policy A Chicago limousine company that uses the Tesla Model S in its fleet is finding demand overwhelming. E-Motion Chauffeurs and Hires...
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Recharge Wrap-up: First EV to attempt Dakar Rally, Mazda makes bioplastic parts
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Mazda, Toyota, Legislation and Policy, Zap, Racing, Videos Zap and Jonway Auto brought their Urbee EV and their new Falcon A-380 SUV to the Peru Motor Show in Lima. Jonway...
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Recharge Wrap-up: Chicago and NY taxis consider their own hailing apps;...
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Transportation Alternatives, Tesla Motors, Legislation and Policy, Videos Chicago and New York are considering creating hailing apps for taxis. In order to keep up with rivals...
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