Month: February 2012
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The World’s Fastest Electric Race Car?
The Drayson-Lola sends 850 horsepower to the rear wheels for a top speed of 200 mph, a zero-to-60 time of about three seconds and 100 mph in a mere 5.1 seconds.
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Honda Civic, Toyota Prius Lead on Indoor Air Quality
That new car smell indicates the presence of a slew of toxic chemicals, which manufacturers are slowly eliminating.
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Ford’s Alt-Fuel Vehicle Commitment Paying Off
A transformed Ford now boasts 500 hybrid patents, while one-third of its cars get 40 mpg—and it’s launching the Focus EV and a plug-in called the Energi.
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California Has Solar Job Lessons For Other States
Pay attention, nation: A new report sees California’s U.S.-leading solar industry gaining jobs, but also says that its workforce training must evolve.
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Lithium Battery A Solar Storage Game-Changer?
Researchers at the University of Southampton show that their lithium batteries are more efficient, longer-lasting, and cheaper than lead-acid batteries.