Motor Authority 1 � VW boss confirms 1-Liter car for 2010

Motor Authority 1 - VW boss confirms 1-Liter car for 2010: "As outrageous as the idea of a 1L/100km car sounds, more reports have emerged confirming the ultra-frugal car is in fact in development and that it could be on the market by as early as 2010. At last month’s Frankfurt Motor Show senior VW exec Ferdinand Pi�ch claimed the car would be available by the end of the decade and now CEO Martin Winterkorn has backed up the claim as well as providing some of the production details."

Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. by ’10 - New York Times

Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. by ’10 - New York Times: "DETROIT — The Nissan Motor Company plans to sell an electric car in the United States and Japan by 2010, raising the stakes in the race to develop environmentally friendly vehicles."

Welcome to Lightning Car Company - The UK's Premier Electric Sports Car

Welcome to Lightning Car Company - The UK's Premier Electric Sports Car: "Combining classic, British sports car design with racing car technology and state of the art NanoSafe™ battery power and Hi-Pa Drive™ electric motor innovation, the Lightning has been developed with exhilarating performance front of mind. Whilst its head-turning looks will appeal to the most discerning of drivers, unlike other sports cars, the Lightning is also easy on the conscience. With virtually no polluting emissions, this energy-efficient car uses clean technology and will have the ultimate green rating. Following production of several petrol Lightnings and with the electric prototype build now well underway, the electric Lightning GT is now available to pre-order."

PVScooter

PVScooter: "Here are a set of plans for a street legal, affordable, and dependable solar powered scooter from Don Dunklee. The PV panels fold in for driving, and out for charging. Don rides the scooter 5 miles to work each day, and can fold the panels out for charging the battery while parked at work."

Researchers Create “Green Gasoline” Ethanol Killer From Biomass

Researchers Create “Green Gasoline” Ethanol Killer From Biomass: "Reporting in the cover article of the April 7, 2008 issue of Chemistry & Sustainability, Energy & Materials (ChemSusChem), chemical engineer and National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER awardee George Huber of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (UMass) and his graduate students Torren Carlson and Tushar Vispute announced the first direct conversion of plant cellulose into gasoline components."

GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Concept Site � Blog Archive � Lutz’ Confidence in Volt’s 2010 Timeline is Growing

GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Concept Site � Blog Archive � Lutz’ Confidence in Volt’s 2010 Timeline is Growing: "'At this point, we don’t know how important the Volt is going to be,' and that one reason for the project is to 'eliminate this perception of GM as the environmental antichrist.'"

Detroit Auto Show: BYD Wants To Build Your Dreams, If Your Dream Is A Ferrous Battery-Powered Honda Accord

Detroit Auto Show: BYD Wants To Build Your Dreams, If Your Dream Is A Ferrous Battery-Powered Honda Accord: "BYD Motors ('Build Your Dreams') made news today at the auto show when they announced a ferrous battery-powered dual mode hybrid. This battery is big news as it has no heavy metals, is recyclable and should provide a 10-minute fast charge at special charging stations."