Autoblog Green

Quick Spin: Nissan Leaf the tip of mass market EV spear

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, First Drive Nissan Leaf - Click above for high-res image galleryNissan has gone into a back room, pulled out its Ouija board and decided...

Nissan starts first hydrogen X-Trail FCV lease in U.S. with Coke

Filed under: Hydrogen, NissanNissan FCV - Click above for high-res image galleryJust as it offers a variety of beverage flavors, the Coca-Cola company dabbles in many gasoline alternatives for...

Volt battery life affected by hot weather, but 10 years means 10 years

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, GM, Green Daily Chevy Volt - click above for high-res image galleryDuring an information-heavy battery and technology update on the Chevy Volt's progress...

REPORT: CARB hid information about scientist in diesel emission rules fight

Filed under: Diesel, Legislation and Policy, USAStrict regulations on diesel emissions that the California Air Resources Board approved in December 2008 are coming under renewed fire. At the time,...

Last garage team standing: Illuminati Motor Works promising big things from Seven

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Automotive X-PrizeIt sort of figures that a team named Illuminati would beat all comers. While the Automotive X Prize is nowhere near over, Illuminati Motor Works is the "...

Mazda i-Stop wins another award, 2009 Japan Eco-Products

Filed under: MPG, MazdaMazda has just garnered another award for its new i-stop system that debuted this year on the Axela (3) and Bianti MPV. This is Mazda's take on an automatic start/stop...

REPORT: Electric Infiniti will be a performance-oriented ZEV

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Infiniti Infiniti Essence concept - click above for high-res image galleryAt the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan CEO announced that Infiniti would be getting one of the four...

Report: Downey, CA mayor claims Tesla Model S plant deal 99.9% done

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Manufacturing/Plants, Tesla MotorsTesla Model S - Click above for high-res image galleryWhen Tesla Motors does get around to building its second product, the Model S, it...

Would a hydrogen economy be good or bad for the water supply in the U.S.?

Filed under: Hydrogen Honda FCX Clarity - Click above for high-res image galleryTrying to predict the numbers that will define the hydrogen economy are anybody's guess. And guess people will,...

Feeling better? Vehicle miles traveled grow 2.5 percent

Filed under: Green Daily, USAThe estimated number of miles that all vehicles in the U.S. traveled (the VMT) grew by 2.5 percent in September 2009, the highest year-on-year monthly VMT uptick for...