Electric cars like Chevy's new Volt are too expensive today, but they won't be for long.
General Motors has announced that the bottom-end version of the Chevy Volt, its new electric car, will cost $41,000. Even after a generous federal rebate, it's still pricey. More about Electric cars like Chevy's new Volt are too expensive today, but they won't be for long.
Engineering for Development in the Third World Needs a Makeover, Finds Professor
In the developing world, philanthropic engineers offer rescue by wizardry, their bag of marvels filled with technical tricks like off-the-grid electricity fueled by scrub brush and washing machines powered by bicycles. Technological quick-fixes are a powerful lure, but the results will not meet the promise until technology bows to the larger context, according to a recent study co-authored by ... More about Engineering for Development in the Third World Needs a Makeover, Finds Professor
Most Chicago-area residents living 'greener'
Tribune/WGN poll: 77 percent said they made changes to their daily routines to be more 'environmentally conscious' From his bucolic farm on the south side of Naperville, Steve Tiwald can see the imprint of the country's "green movement" on the faces of eager patrons as they arrive each week to collect their boxes of tomatoes, spinach and summer squash. More about Most Chicago-area residents living 'greener'
Most area residents 'greener'
Tribune/WGN poll: 77 percent said they made changes to their daily routines to be more 'environmentally conscious' A Tribune/WGN poll shows three-quarters of residents across the city and suburbs have taken steps in the past five years to become more green. More about Most area residents 'greener'
Poll: Most Chicago-area residents living 'greener'
From his bucolic farm on the south side of Naperville, Steve Tiwald can see the imprint of the country's "green movement" on the faces of eager patrons as they arrive each week to collect their boxes of tomatoes, spinach and summer squash. When Tiwald launched his community garden on less than 2 acres in the western suburb in 2002, he hoped to spread awareness about the importance of local ... More about Poll: Most Chicago-area residents living 'greener'
Porsches plug-in sports car
All-electric Boxster convertibles on test as Porsche races into the future. More about Porsches plug-in sports car
A Whole New Expression to Taiwan Ingenuity
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Not just pedal power on Hanover trail?
The York County Rail Trail Authority discussed usage of bicycles with electric assist motors on trails during its recent monthly meeting. More about Not just pedal power on Hanover trail?
E+ Bike Offers Environmental Alternative
With its E+ Bike, an electric-powered bicycle created to allow cyclists to either power their vehicle with pedals, a motor or both, Electric Motion Systems provides its customers with a riding experience that is not only environmentally friendly, but also electrically inclined. More about E+ Bike Offers Environmental Alternative
Honda switches from hydrogen to batteries for 2012 launch
Tom Young, BusinessGreen , Wednesday 21 July 2010 at 09:53:00 Japanese manufacturer announces all-electric models to join growing hybrid range Honda will start selling a battery-powered car in the US and Japan in 2012, the firm announced yesterday. It will also launch a mid-size plug-in hybrid in the same year as it joins the race to manufacture more environmentally friendly cars. Chief ... More about Honda switches from hydrogen to batteries for 2012 launch