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NAIAS 2013: Tesla Model X, Supercharger Make Auto Show Debut
On Jan 16, 2013 03:38PM ET in Energy
It has been almost a year since Tesla Motors unveiled its Model X SUV to a select group of journalists and bloggers. This year at the North American International Auto Show, Tesla finally trotted out the Model X for consumption by the rest of us lowly peons, and they brought out one of their new Supercharger charging stations as well. The post NAIAS 2013: Tesla Model X, Supercharger Make Auto Show Debut appeared first on Gas 2.
One Year On From the Keystone Pipeline Rejection
On Jan 16, 2013 12:33PM ET in Energy
So far, the goals of environmentalists who were active in blocking the Keystone XL pipeline have not been met: production from the Alberta oil sands is up over the past year, and appears to be accelerating, while other outlets for the accelerating production mean that, if Americans won’t buy it, then Canad will sell to others.
NAIAS 2013: Nissan Leaf S Model Drops $6,400 In Price
On Jan 16, 2013 12:04PM ET in Energy
Nissan hasn’t been happy with sales of the Leaf EV in the past two years, and it has become clear that major changes were needed to make the Nissan Leaf more appealing. Credit is due to Nissan then for making a massive price cut to the Nissan Leaf, lopping off $6,400 of the lowest-priced 2012 model. When combined with certain state and Federal incentives, a Nissan Leaf could cost as little as $19,000. The post NAIAS 2013: Nissan Leaf S Model Drops $6,400 In Price appeared first on Gas 2.
NAIAS 2013: The Ford Atlas Concept Points To The Future Of Pickups
On Jan 16, 2013 10:30AM ET in Energy
For the past few years, Ford has been kind enough to fly us out to the North American International Auto Show for some pretty reveals, and this year was no different. And as always, Ford put on a big show in Joe Louis Arena, unveiling the Ford Atlas Concept, a futuristic Ford pickup loaded with all sorts of fuel efficient technologies and a bold, in-yo-face look. The post NAIAS 2013: The Ford Atlas Concept Points To The Future Of Pickups appeared first on Gas 2.
NAIAS 2013: The 2014 Cadillac ELR Brings Luxury To Plug-In Hybrids
On Jan 16, 2013 09:06AM ET in Energy
We’re back, rested, and ready to bring you all the live shots and info from the 2013 North American International Auto Show. While there were many cool, green cars on the showroom floor, we found ourselves gravitating back to one car over and over again; the Cadillac ELR, GM’s luxury version of the Chevy Volt. The post NAIAS 2013: The 2014 Cadillac ELR Brings Luxury To Plug-In Hybrids appeared first on Gas 2.
New England Colleges and Universities Divest Endowment From Fossil Fuel Industries
On Jan 14, 2013 05:00PM ET in Energy
The Board of Trustees at Unity College in Maine has voted to divest their endowment from fossil fuel industries. Now, the Harvard College Undergraduate Council has announced they want Harvard University to divest its $30.7 billion endowment from fossil fuels. Most American academic institutions, such as colleges and universities, function in part off of financial [...] The post New England Colleges and Universities Divest Endowment From Fossil Fuel Industries appeared first on Gas 2.
Five Energy Predictions for 2013
On Jan 14, 2013 02:20PM ET in Energy
Normally when I list the Top 10 stories of the year, I close the post by making predictions for the upcoming year. For 2012, my predictions were: President Obama will easily win reelection, which means that energy policies will likely continue along the current trajectory. The Keystone Pipeline project will be approved (although that decision may still slide into 2013). Natural gas prices will remain low, averaging below $5/MMBTU for the year. Oil prices — both West Texas Intermediate and Brent — will average above $100/barrel in 2012. We will look back on the fact that Newt Gingrich was once the leading Republican contender for president and have a good laugh about it. Those predictions were correct for the most... Continue»
Oil From Algae: The Goal 10,000 Barrels A Day By 2018
On Jan 14, 2013 11:00AM ET in Energy
Sapphire Energy has built the world’s first large-scale farm to grow algae and produce crude oil. If all goes according to plan, commercial production of perhaps 10,000 barrels a day will begin in 2018. Algae have major potential, even the U.S. military is looking into algae as fuel source. Algae grow fast, do not need [...] The post Oil From Algae: The Goal 10,000 Barrels A Day By 2018 appeared first on Gas 2.
Google Car You’ve Got Competition
On Jan 14, 2013 09:00AM ET in Energy
Volvo is considered one of the safest cars on the road. So how do you improve on that? Well, for Volvo the solution is to remove the human element. Volvo has announced development of a self-driving car and plans on having a self-driving fleet by 2020. Volvo is planning to release the first batch of [...] The post Google Car You’ve Got Competition appeared first on Gas 2.
First Norwegian Electric Ferry Sets Sail
On Jan 13, 2013 10:00AM ET in Energy
With enough room on deck for 360 passengers and 120 cars, Norway’s latest ferry shuttle was designed to minimize fluid drag. In order to reduce the ferry’s weight for greater efficiency, the ferry’s designers have made the hulls much lighter than usual, using aluminum instead of conventionally-used steel. The ship is motivated by a 10-ton [...] The post First Norwegian Electric Ferry Sets Sail appeared first on Gas 2.
555TES Minute S is Best Thing at Tokyo’s 2013 Auto Salon (w/ video)
On Jan 12, 2013 02:00PM ET in Energy
This little bit of automotive nirvana is the 555TES Minute S. Powered by one of Yamaha’s high-revving 250 cc motorcycle/ATV engines coupled to Toyota’s Aqua hybrid drive system, the tiny commuter promises some seriously fun urban commuting. Despite looking for all the world like one of those dynamically flawed 3-wheeled, motorcycle-tired fail-machines (I’m looking at [...] The post 555TES Minute S is Best Thing at Tokyo’s 2013 Auto Salon (w/ video) appeared first on Gas 2.
Toyota Ups the Carbon Fiber Ante (w/ video)
On Jan 12, 2013 10:00AM ET in Energy
Toyota’s Lexus LFA supercar program is over – but the lessons Toyota learned from building the light weight, ultra-fast exotics are going to carry forward into the future of Toyota’s mainstream cars, if the latest reports are to be believed. Over the years, several companies have justified spending serious money on supercars and motorsports by [...] The post Toyota Ups the Carbon Fiber Ante (w/ video) appeared first on Gas 2.
San Francisco: Leading The Way In Hybrid Sales
On Jan 11, 2013 04:00PM ET in Energy
In San Francisco 1 out of every 10 vehicles purchased is a hybrid vehicle – the highest rate on the country. Overall the state of California leads the nation in hybrid sales, among other things. The post San Francisco: Leading The Way In Hybrid Sales appeared first on Gas 2.
Unofficial Tesla Model S Production Numbers Revealed
On Jan 11, 2013 01:00PM ET in Energy
Tesla Motors has made a habit of playing its cards close to its chest, especially when it comes to production numbers. Tesla only reveals what it has to in order to comply with Federal law, so the official production numbers for 2012 won’t be available for another month. But thanks to a little Internet sleuthing, we now have a good idea of how many Model S sedans Tesla built and sold in 2012. The post Unofficial Tesla Model S Production Numbers Revealed appeared first on Gas 2.
Can Aluminum Make Electric Cars Cheaper?
On Jan 11, 2013 11:00AM ET in Energy
The high cost of entry is just one of the many barriers preventing electric vehicles from making a mainstream impact. Automakers are exploring many options for reducing the cost of EVs, and a new study from Europe suggests that car companies could offset the extra cost of lightweight aluminum with smaller battery packs. The post Can Aluminum Make Electric Cars Cheaper? appeared first on Gas 2.
