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Who is next for $17B in DOE auto loans?

June 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Chrysler and General Motors may not be out of the running, as the U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide additional loan guarantees for advanced vehicle technologies. Full Story »

Tesla recall: Good for the electric car industry?

May 29, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Automaker says loose hub could cause drivers to crash in 70 percent of the Roadsters sold to-date, but its swift action is drawing praise. Full Story »

Stealthy Khosla-backed battery startup driving economic makeover?

April 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Michigan targets lithium ion battery makers for tax incentives to help create next-generation automobile stronghold. Full Story »

A123 secures $69M for smart grid, car batteries

April 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Previous investor GE leads round to grow its stake to more than 10 percent as A123 eyes public funds to increase its production. Full Story »

Tenneco in major restructuring

October 29, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The manufacturer of emission control systems for cars is hit by troubles in the auto industry. Full Story »

French researchers criticize hybrid vehicle craze

February 11, 2008 - by Dallas Kachan - "Clever marketing" is driving hybrid sales, not any dramatic environmental benefit, say scientists. Full Story »

Solar gets competitive at the decathlon

October 12, 2007 - by David Ehrlich - Teams from 20 universities compete in Washington, D.C., for the top prize in solar and green building efficiency. Full Story »

650 hp bio-diesel monster

It boasts a jet engine. It's very cool. And it's real, but you can't buy it.

Entertainer and American car buff Jay Leno inspired GM (yes, stodgy General Motors) to build a jet powered bio diesel supercar. And they did. The car was introduced last night at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.

 

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