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MIT engine boosts mileage by 30 percent

October 25, 2006 Precisely timed blast of ethanol eliminates knocks in experimental engine that would add only $1,000 to cost of car. TAGS: engine, gas, car

Hummers and muscle cars go green

April 9, 2007 Diesel's not just for truckers anymore. Converting cars with notoriously bad mileage can make them eco-friendly without compromising performance.Photos: Muscle cars with a conscienceVideo: Souped-u... TAGS: biodiesel, Hummer, horsepower, car, engine, alternative energy, natural gas, mile, video

Second-fastest sports car runs on batteries

September 26, 2006 Entrepreneur sees sports car prototype as fulfilling the need for speed and environmental responsibility, too. Photos: Speedy and sporty Video: A spin in Wrightspeed X1 TAGS: engine, car, efficiency, battery, video

Powering a new generation of cars

September 2, 2005 Don't expect fuel cells. The power under your hood in a few years may come from a new spin on diesel. TAGS: engine, alternative fuel, car, generation, researcher

A motorcycle that's fast, silent and green

August 2, 2007 Zero's electric bike takes some getting used to. The benefits? Forty miles on a single charge and no stopping at the pumps.Photos: Motorbikes go green TAGS: motorcycle, mile, battery, engine, car

Software glitch stalls some Toyota hybrids

October 14, 2005 Did your Prius conk out in the middle of traffic? If so, it might be the software. TAGS: Toyota Prius, car, spokeswoman, engine, U.S.

Gold to go in diesel engines

April 16, 2007 Gold. It's not just for teeth anymore. Nanostellar is going to use it to save automakers money and make diesel cars run cleaner. TAGS: converter, automobile company, material, car, metal, engine

Hydrogen cars to hit the road by 2015?

July 13, 2006 Will the Hindenburg's gas be running cars in a decade? Carmakers say it could be in the works. Photos: Hydrogen car tech revs up Photos: Toyota's hydrogen SUV Video: Ford's hydrogen Focus TAGS: chip-equipment, hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cell, fuel cell, kilogram, alternative energy, SUV, car, mile, transportation, engine, road, photograph, battery, video

Biodiesel guru sees fuel joining mainstream

January 10, 2006 reporter's notebook A 29-year-old alternative fuel expert and writer is on a mission to make earth-friendly fuels mainstream. TAGS: biodiesel, alternative fuel, station, automobile company, car, Los Angeles, engine, America, U.S.

Flying-car firm releases simulator, takes deposits

September 6, 2006 Operators of this "roadable aircraft" would drive it to the airport, unfold the wings and take off. Prototype due in 2008. Images: Terrafugia's flying car TAGS: deposit, plane, airport, aircraft, flight simulator, engine, car
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