Archive for the Automobile Category
Does Cash for Clunkers Help the Environment? It’s Debatable
Buyer's remorse may be setting in for some who question whether the government's cash for clunkers program is really all it's supposed to be. Sold as an economic stimulus and an environmental salve, the "cash for clunkers" program has succeeded in jump-starting the ailing auto industry. But some
Green your car with tree-based tires
How green can cars eventually be made? Well, in addition to solar power and hemp-based interiors, automobiles might one day sport tyres made from trees. Wood science researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) say there’s potential to use microcrystalline cellulose — something that can be ma
First Public Charging Station for Electric Cars
During a low-key ceremony just over a week ago, the first public high-voltage charging station for electric vehicles was inaugurated at the Gateway Center in East Woodland California. Representatives from Tesla Motors were on hand to help demonstrate with six Tesla Roadsters. The power station is c
