With all of the recent talk about climate change and global warming, and the acknowledgement of the problem by governments from around the world, we take a look at what the automotive industry is doing to help keep our planet green. You too can take part in the discussion by visiting ENGINEERING.com's Green Car section. |
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Auto makers turn several shades of green
As far as the auto industry is concerned, global warming has been a business reality for some time now. The greening of the auto industry is fully under way
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Alcoa Aluminum Shines in Sequel
The drive to make cars and trucks lighter and more fuel efficient is having a profound effect on materials development. Automotive engineers discussed progress with new dual-phase steels last month ... |
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Hybrid-Style Idle-Stop Technology Added to BMW 1-Series
According to BMW’s press release, the only mechanical change needed to implement Stop-Start is a slightly different starter motor: “The starter's improved-performance electric motor, low noise and stronger pinion-engaging mechanism ensure that the engine starts reliably, quickly and quietly ...
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Future Vision: Hybrid-clever and Ferrari-fast, this could be Toyota's long-awaited Supra replacement
It's hard to imagine Toyota-rich, powerful, profitable-worrying about anything. In truth, Toyota worries about everything. That's the difference between the company that's about to become the world's number-one automaker and...General Motors
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Biofuels breakthrough possible, experts say
A new, more efficient method for manufacturing biofuels could generate enough fuel to supply the entire U.S. transportation sector while sharply reducing the amount of raw material required to make it, researchers say in a new study ...
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Carmakers see plenty of hydrogen 'homework'
Hydrogen is being touted as an environmentally friendly fuel of the future, but the road to hydrogen-powered vehicles will not be easy, industry experts said Tuesday
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The Greenest Vehicles of 2007
Greencars.com lists the greenest vehicles of 2007 based on vehicles specifications, emission standards and fuel economy
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The Meanest Vehicles of 2007
Greencars.com lists the meanest vehicles of 2007 based on vehicles specifications, emission standards and fuel economy
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How Green is Your Vehicle?
Now that you know what some of the world's top automotive producers are doing, find out if your current vehicle is doing its part to help the environment.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hybrid Vehicle Timeline
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Unusual Green Machines
Take a look at some of the world's most unusual green machines in this slideshow. |
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