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Musician Ben Sollee has defined the pace and purpose of touring, ditching the van and taking the 2 Mile Challenge.

With the imminent arrival of electric cars from major automakers, such as the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf, best practices for electric car charging will no longer be a hypothetical discussion. Here are two ideas from a longtime electric car conversion expert: put the charging outlet on the car and/or use a 50-amp recreational vehicle (RV) outlet.

Nissan LEAFs Will Be Available in Select Markets Next Year - Extending Enterprise’s Commitment to Support Clean, New Technologies

Nissan LEAFs Will Be Available in Select Markets Next Year - Extending Enterprise’s Commitment to Support Clean, New Technologies

MAX is back at the shop, awaiting diagnosis and correction of an overheating problem, plus some additional body work before its next venture.

As state transportation officials send billions back to Washington, advocates hope bicyclists and pedestrians aren’t left holding the empty bag.

Jack missed Rally Green and MAX has a mysterious overheating problem.

Renowned inventor Craig Vetter discusses his history with aerodynamics and motorcycles, and his vision for doing more with less energy.

With the lifting of the four-year Bicycle Plan injunction, we’re watching the next premiere biking city unfold - at record pace - in San Francisco, California.

A people-powered revolution is afoot.

I just came across these videos that show the wood gas Isuzu Trooper built by our friends at Beaver Energy in action and had to share them.

The clock is ticking and I’ve been taking some shortcuts on getting MAX ready for Rally Green … and some have turned into long cuts. I need to work smarter, not faster.

In the interest of making MAX a smidgeon safer, I’ve added side bumpers to the passenger compartment. Here’s why I made them this way.

A $5 billion per year tax credit for ethanol is about to expire. Is it time for the ethanol industry to grow up and stand on its own?

Results of the long-awaited cooling system test, which shows how little air MAX needs through the radiator.

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle combines the benefits of a pure electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle, and is the logical next step for the millions of people who own hybrid cars and anyone who wants an extremely efficient car. Ready to hop into the driver’s seat? In this excerpt from the book “Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” you’ll learn about PHEV energy savings, environmental benefits and safety concerns, plus get loads of statistics on these reliable, economical and environmentally friendly cars.

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle combines the benefits of a pure electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle, and is the logical next step for the millions of people who own hybrid cars and anyone who wants an extremely efficient car. Ready to hop into the driver’s seat? In this excerpt from the book “Build Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle,” you’ll learn about PHEV energy savings, environmental benefits and safety concerns, plus get loads of statistics on these reliable, economical and environmentally friendly cars.

The Rally Green starting flag drops in Knoxville Iowa, Sunday August 15, beginning a cross country fuel economy rally ending in San Francisco the folowing Saturday. MAX will be there and going for the gold.

For those looking environmentally friendly car parts, Jamak offers a fully recyclable windshield wiper that’s made from non-petroleum-based silicon.

American carmaker Fisker Automotive has received a coveted Stevie Award for business innovation from The 2010 American Business Awards program.

The Progressive Automotive X Prize, a competition for super fuel-efficient cars, is down to 15 vehicles after the Knockout Qualify Stage ended June 29. The car competition offers a $10 million prize for vehicles that reach super fuel efficiency and a goal of 100 MPGe.

Bicycle transportation is continuing to grow, and renowned environmentalist Lester R. Brown discusses how this is changing the way the world commutes. Bike travel is not only a healthier option, but it reduces carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The world is catching on, and bicycle production and sales have increased since the 1990s. The new laws coming with this surge call for bicycle-friendly communities and road systems.

The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid electric car won’t be for everyone, given its high price tag. But this sleek and cutting-edge electric car could break the mold for green cars and raise the bar for electric car technology and production.

The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe will debut Aug. 24, 2010. Developed as a stylish, driver-focused vehicle with an emphasis on efficient performance, the all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z introduces a sleek two-passenger coupe design with quick, sporty handling to the gasoline-electric hybrid segment.

Two seasoned gearheads weigh in on the benefits (or lack thereof) of converting a V8 engine to run only on four cylinders.

Here’s a rundown of the many reasons behind the recent rise in the price of gas.

A primer on fiberglass mold making and molding fiberglass parts, using MAX’s nose parts (hood and bubble) as examples.

A crazy idea to make a car battery last forever is quite crazy indeed.

An automotive whiz explains why it’s not a great idea to let your car warm up by idling.

Propelling a vehicle with air or water is possible, but whether it’s practical is another story.