Green Education: Energy

“We wanted the camper to be finished to the highest quality,” says Andy Saunders, of his innovative Cramper RV. “Inside, it’s fully insulated and upholstered, it has a twin hob to cook on, a sink to wash up in. It’s got a big side window and even a small bed for a power nap ... everyone who sees it says ‘Wow!’.” The post EPIC DIY WIN! World’s Smallest Camper – All Hail the Cramper! appeared first on Gas 2.

It's a PR stunt, but it's a cool PR stunt, at least! Watch three-time Formula 1 world driver’s champion Sebastian Vettel take to the track in a number of plug-in Renault electric cars, including a fat-tired, F1-inspired RenaultSport Twizy racer! The post Sebastian Vettel vs. Renault Electric Cars appeared first on Gas 2.

There has been a lot of talk and speculation regarding the as-yet-unnamed third-generation EV from Tesla Motors. According to Elon Musk, it will go at least 200-miles per charge and cost about half what the Tesla Model S does. Another tidbit Musk let leak out? Apparently there will be a small crossover version of this EV as well. The post Next Tesla Sedan To Get Crossover Version appeared first on Gas 2.

Believe it or not, Volvo designed and built an automobile that achieved 58 MPG 30 years ago. That vehicle was called the LCP 2000. LCP means Light Component Project, and it could influence the fuel-sipping cars of today. The post Flashback Friday: The Volvo LCP Achieved 58 MPG In 1983 appeared first on Gas 2.

Despite the fact that flying cars haven't taken off yet (no pun intended), people have been coming up with better ways to resolve their main problems. The "B" might helicopter car be the best design yet. The post Video: A Remote Control Car/Helicopter Brings Flying Cars To Life appeared first on Gas 2.

While we already know that Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors plans to launch a cheaper electric car sometime soon, new details have emerged on what is being called the “Gen III” Tesla car. With a goal of getting these third-generation Teslas on the road by the end of 2016, Musk says that these cars should cost half what the Tesla Model S currently does. The post Third-Generation Tesla EV To Cost Half The Price Of The Tesla Model S appeared first on Gas 2.

Do you consider yourself a real-life Bruce Wayne, but with a focus on cool green technology rather than crime fighting gadgets? If so, Mission Motorcycles just unveiled the equivalent of an all-electric Batcycle, the Mission RS. With more than 200 miles of driving range and a top speed of 150 mph, you’ll be the coolest rich guy in the neighborhood, as long as you don’t mind shelling out nearly $60,000 for it. The post Mission Motors RS Is The Electric Superbike You’ve Been Waiting For appeared first on Gas 2.

The first cross-country trip in U.S. history took months, and even after the invention of the automobile, it could still take weeks to get from one coast to another. With the dawn of the electric vehicle era comes a whole new set of records to make and break, and Terry Hershner just became the first man to drive from one coast to another on a pure electric motorcycle. Our hats off to you, Terry. The post Terry Hershner Completes First Cross-Country Trip On Electric Motorcycle appeared first on Gas 2.

Due to the relationship between ethanol and global food prices, we urgently need to reassess what we're doing with this fuel. And with recent increased energy production across the US, we are also in a far better position now to consider scaling it back than we were when the RFS was established, says Geoff Styles.

The Tesla Model S is many things; an electric car, sure, but it’s also billed as a luxury car as well. But wait, it’s also a performance vehicle, capable of beating such venerable sports cars like the Dodge Viper. So just how fast is the Tesla Model S? Let’s go on a top speed run to find out. The post Video: How Fast Will The Tesla Model S Go? appeared first on Gas 2.

In true David vs. Goliath fashion, Michael Rutter defeated John McGuinness at today’s epic TT Zero finale, with the two electric motorcycle racing giants squaring off in a race for the record books. Less than two seconds separated the racers, but in racing, that is all it takes. The post Motoczysz Beats Mugen In Dramatic TT Zero Finish appeared first on Gas 2.

Ford released the fuel efficiency ratings for the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST, and you can color me impressed. It achieves 26 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway, with a combined rating 29 MPG. Not bad for an almost 200-horsepower hot hatchback. The post 2014 Ford Fiesta Achieves 26/35/29 MPG With 197 Horsepower appeared first on Gas 2.

The momentum behind Tesla Motors and Elon Musk may be slowing down. After losing its bid to allow the direct sale of EVs in Virginia, a Tesla-sponsored bill that would have allowed EV manufacturers to sell cars directly to buyers failed to make it to vote. The post Tesla Loses Bid To Sell EVs In Texas appeared first on Gas 2.