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May 19, 2011
Autotrader survey shows most motorists go green to "save money, not the environment"

Research conducted by Auto Trader suggests that money, not the environment, is the main driving force behind motorists' interest in eco-friendly vehicles, at least in Great Britain. The majority of UK motorists (73 percent) would consider "going green" to save money on fuel, compared to just 41 percent of drivers admitting that environmental concerns would motivate them to purchase a greener vehicle.

Eric Loveday
May 19, 2011 Official
Ferrari renews Fernando Alonso's contract through 2016

Few things inspire as much rumor and conjecture as the hiring and firing of Formula 1 drivers. This one's going here, that one's staying there, one is hired and another is fired. But Fernando Alonso seems to have his seat secure for the foreseeable future.

Noah Joseph
May 19, 2011
PowerGenix unveils nickel-zinc battery for micro-hybrids

PowerGenix, a manufacturer of rechargeable nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries, has unveiled its first prototype power pack developed exclusively for the burgeoning micro-hybrid (aka stop-start or idle-stop) segment. PowerGenix claims that its NiZn batteries offer several advantages over the lead-acid units typically found in most of today's micro-hybrids. NiZn batteries are approximately half the size and weight of their lead-acid counterparts and boast a significantly longer lifespan. These performan

Eric Loveday
May 19, 2011
Bibendum 2011: Overview, introduction and one tiny EV

Trying to understand the scope of the 2011 Challenge Bibendum – Michelin's multi-day, mindblowingly comprehensive sustainability mobility event held this year in Berlin, Germany – is not easy. There are 280 vehicles on display or as part of the ride and drive. There are dozens of closed and open sessions discussing pretty much every aspect of moving people and things around the world more efficiently. The vehicles on dis

Sebastian Blanco
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