from FutureCars In brief: At a launch party in Los Angeles, the Oregon-based company revealed the new Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles. Vehicle in the news Make/Model: Empulse / Empulse R Manufacturer: Brammo The word The battery-electric motorcycles have a 100 mile range and 100mph top speed thanks to a new generation battery and [...]
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Volkswagen E-Bugster Steedster concept car
April 30th, 2012 
Aaron Turpen Volkswagen has revealed the first images and details of the new E-Bugster concept car that is being showcased at Auto China in Beijing. It’s an updated, roofless version of the model that was shown earlier this year in Detroit The name is derived from the American nickname for the Beetle, ‘Bug’ and the ‘speedster’ body [...]
Posted in Electric Car, Featured 
Tags: Beijing, Concept car, Lithium-ion battery, Volkswagen 
Comments OffeBay Launches Green Driving Site
April 24th, 2012 Aaron Turpen eBay, the online auction site, has launched an eco-centric Green Driving website for green and alternative automotive enthusiasts. The site is dedicated entirely to alternative fuels for car enthusiasts and potential buyers. Links for various car types go to the eBay Motors site, of course. The site features a lot of information on alternatives along [...]
Posted in Alternative Cars Tags: EBay, eBay Motors, Fuel economy in automobiles, Green vehicle Comments OffThe hidden benefits of plug-in vehicle ownership
April 24th, 2012 Aaron Turpen While studies have shown that on a dollar-for-dollar plane, plug-in vehicles do not always pan out, other hidden benefits continue to draw drivers to the power outlet as a fuel source. Read more at TorqueNews.
Chevy Cruze ECO a Bad Investment Says Study
April 18th, 2012 Aaron Turpen TrueCar Inc, an online automotive information platform, has released a study that concludes that the extra money spent for premium fuel economy options, such as those offered on the Chevrolet Cruze ECO, are a waste of resources. The 2012 Cruze ECO has an $850 price premium over its non-ECO counterpart and returns only a 0.3mpg [...]
Posted in Other Alternative Cars Tech Tags: Chevrolet Cruze, Ford EcoBoost engine, Ford F-Series, Fuel economy in automobiles, Fuel efficiency, TrueCar Comments Off
