Green Education: Energy

Compressed natural gas, or CNG, may be the fuel of the future here in America. Vast untapped resources of CNG are only now being exploited, and automakers are responding with a limited offering of CNG vehicles. Spy shots suggest that GM could be prepping a CNG-powered Chevy Impala for either fleet or public sale. The post GM Prepping CNG-Powered Chevy Impala? appeared first on Gas 2.

With major automakers now churning out EVs of their own, electric car conversion shops have taken a backseat in the news. Well, most shops at least. EV West has continued to crank out some incredible electric cars, including the Pikes Peak-dominated BMW M3 EV. At the behest of the fellows at Drive, EV West put their electric Bimmer on the dyno, and you won’t believe the results. The post Video: EV West’s BMW M3 EV On The Dyno appeared first on Gas 2.

Tesla Motors shares increased after it announced a decision to offer stock and notes in an $830 million deal that will enable it to repay its debt to the US government earlier than planned. Things are looking better than ever for the electric automaker. The post Tesla Motors On Track To Repay DOE Loan appeared first on Gas 2.

There are numerous myths and urban legends circulating on hybrid cars, and they die hard! Here are five of the most tenacious hybrid cars myths, debunked. The post 5 Hybrid Car Myths Debunked appeared first on Gas 2.

The best-selling electric car in all of Europe isn’t a Nissan, or a Ford, or even a Volkswagen. Nope, it is the Renault Twizy, an EV-lite, if you will, that has proven popular with urbanites across the world despite its low speed and horsepower. So the French figured hey, why not give it a Formula 1 hybrid drivetrain and race it against our top-of-the-line sports car, and see who wins? The post Video: Tiny Twizy EV Beats Renault’s Best appeared first on Gas 2.

Nissan’s luxury brand, Infiniti, has come a long way since its founding a couple of decades ago. But unlike many other luxury car makers, Infiniti lacks a range-topping “halo car” to get enthusiasts excited. A new report suggests that that car could be coming as soon as 2016. But which direction will Infiniti go? The post Infiniti Planning Hybrid Supercar For 2016? appeared first on Gas 2.

Once the car manufacturing center of the world, America’s Midwest has suffered from decades of contraction as domestic automakers lost market share. But an influx of Japanese car companies has brought many manufacturing jobs back to the Midwest. Honda recently announced that the Acura NSX hybrid supercar will be built in Ohio at a brand new facility. The post Acura NSX Hybrid Supercar To Be Built In Ohio appeared first on Gas 2.

What has 887 horsepower, 940 ft-lbs of torque, and is a hybrid? The Porsche 918 Spyder, that’s what, possibly the most anticipated supercar of 2013. Journalists and reporters are lining up for a chance to drive this million-dollar Porsche, and Chris Harris is one of the first to get some seat time. Color me jealous. The post Video: Chris Harris Drives The Porsche 918 Spyder appeared first on Gas 2.

Even the most doubtful haters will soon have to admit that Tesla Motors has done the unthinkable; build a better electric car. While CEO Elon Musk has already hinted at what the future holds for his electric automaker, a recent filing with the SEC revealed a twist to Tesla’s plans; battery swapping. The post Is Tesla Planning A Battery Swap Model? appeared first on Gas 2.

Swedish automaker Volvo has been pushing the envelope of safety technology for decades, but the last few years have seen the company start pushing green technology. In addition to advanced research projects like Volvo’s XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept, the C30 Electric coupe, and the company’s flywheel hybrid system, Volvo’s green initiatives have led to cars [...] The post Volvo S60 KERS Flywheel Hybrid Concept Gets Driven appeared first on Gas 2.

With top-shelf suspension components, brakes, and high-end tires backing up the bikes diminutive 125 cc dirtbike engine and 4-speed semi-automatic transmission, this little Honda should be gobs of fun. Scratch that … The new Honda Grom promises to deliver the most fun you can have without an overwhelming karmic retribution getting portioned out by the cosmos. The post Someone Buy Me a 2014 Honda Grom NOW (w/ video) appeared first on Gas 2.

The next installment of Sony's GT series will include several new EVs and hybrids! You can check out the big Tesla’s Gran Turismo debut in the GT6 trailer, here. How competitive the Model S will be in the game should be pretty predictable. The post Gran Turismo 6 Hasn’t Forgotten Tesla, Hybrids (w/ video) appeared first on Gas 2.

The automobile industry has a long history rich with aftermarket accessories, replacement parts, and modified parts to enhance drivers' experiences. It is about time that the electric vehicle industry got that as well, and the first of these EV-specific accessories is hitting the aftermarket now. The post Aftermarket Industry Rolls Out First EV Accessories appeared first on Gas 2.