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The Unbearable Lightness Of UPS's Plastic Trucks

UPS is testing trucks made of an ultra-light material that makes them more fuel efficient than their sheet-aluminum counterparts.READ»

The Gas Engine Is Not Dead Yet, Thanks To Diesel, Jaguar

Despite the ongoing rush of alternative-fuel tech, the gasoline engine's having a moment thanks to advances from Jaguar and the Department of Energy. READ»

An Electric Trike In The Trunk Makes For The Ultimate Hybrid Eco-Car

Chinese car firm Geely has a surprise for you in the trunk of its McCar vehicle: A tiny electric scooter that charges as you drive. It could be the perfect commuter vehicle.READ»

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Apple Round-Up: Hybrid Connectors, Smart Bezels, and the Elusive iPhone 5 Timeline

A lot of Apple news and rumors have popped up this week, so we've gathered them all together for you in one convenient place--dip in and imagine the future of iDevices.READ»

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Porsche Taking Preorders for the 918 Spyder Hybrid Supercar [Video]

In the market for an $845,000 hybrid supercar? Porsche has you covered.READ»

EVs Gain Traction as Toyota Prius Sales Hit 3 Million

Toyota announced this week that the Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, passed 3 million sales worldwide in February. This isn't just a boon for Toyota; it's a big deal for the entire car industry.READ»

On the Road: A Tricked-Out Ford Escape for Blind Drivers

Using technology developed by Virginia Tech's Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory, a blind driver recently completed a 1.5-mile loop. READ»

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BMW and Peugeot Join Forces for Hybrid Expansion

The two companies recently announced a 50-50 joint venture, and are looking to increase and improve hybrid technology production.READ»

To Plug In or Not to Plug In? That Is the Question

Shakespeare may not have been thinking about cars when he asked the eternal question "To be or not to be?", but it does come to mind as eco-friendly vehicles come to market in 2011.READ»

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The Urbee Hybrid: the First 3-D Printed Car

Think hybrid cars are futuristic? How about a hybrid car that has literally been printed out?READ»

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Buying Used Hybrids Is Better Bang for Your Buck, Says Blue Book

Think again before you shell out all that cash for the shiny new green car.READ»

Meet the Hybrid Supermini

Honda is set to unveil what it calls the world's first hybrid supermini at next month's Paris auto show. READ»

Volkswagen to Debut Hybrid Beetle

We recently looked at a Volkswagen Beetle rigged to run on human waste. But for sustainability-happy VW fans who have a hard time stomaching the idea of a poop-powered vehicle, we present a second, more sterile option.READ»

Toyota Seeks Most Prius-Crazed Customer for Tenth Anniversary

The Prius has, believe it or not, been around for a decade in the U.S. But the best-selling hybrid is still the ultimate status symbol for anyone hoping to prove their green worth. Most of us can conjure up an image of a typical ...READ»

Ford Charges Same Price for Gas, Hybrid Version of Lincoln MKZ

If you were given the choice between a gasoline-powered car and a hybrid car--same model, same price--which would you buy? Ford is making that formerly hypothetical question a reality with the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, which is set ...READ»

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Zipcar Whizzing Toward an IPO [Update]

Zipcar is going public. The car-sharing firm led by Scott Griffith that lets you "borrow" one of its 6,500 vehicles for as little as an hour at a time, has filed a registration statement with the SEC for an IPO. Last month, the firm ...READ»