Monday, August 23, 2010

Gas 2.0

Gas 2.0

Canada to Launch Cannabis Kestrel

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 07:26 AM PDT

Canadian engineering firm Motive has announced that its new Kestrel will feature lightweight composite body panels made primarily of hemp.

So, forget bio-fuels for now – this post is all about Motive’s innovative use of bio-composites to deliver strong, lightweight, recyclable cars and put the Canadian auto industry at the leading edge of sustainable automotive technology.

Check out Motive’s official press release, information video, and my two cents, after the jump.

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Around the World in 80 Amps Days

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 07:22 AM PDT

With plans to converge on this year’s UN climate conference in Cancun, Mexico, 3 teams set out from Switzerland, Phileas Fogg-style, on an 80-day electric vehicle adventure aboard a trio of advanced EVs… all of which are available right now.

More on the teams and vehicles, after the jump.

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Renault DeZir Concept Heads to Paris, Angry

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 07:17 AM PDT

It is human nature to attribute human characteristics to inanimate objects. If you think about it, you can probably put a “face” on just about any car and truck currently on the market… which leads me to Renault’s Paris Show concept, the DeZir electric sportscar shown, above, and I think we can draw an obvious conclusion: this car is angry.

If the Renault DeZir were to suddenly have the breath of Pixar-style life breathed into it, the slippery French coupe would indeed have plenty to be angry about. More, after the jump.

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Does Public Transportation Make You Skinny?

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 07:12 AM PDT

In an earlier post, I talked about how driving cars can lead you to being overweight, and that all that extra weight costs us quite a bit in extra fuel use and costs. It is hard to argue the point considering that America has both extensive weight and traffic problems. That left me wondering though; is public transportation healthier for you?

According to a study from the American Public Transportation Association, people who live in areas with extensive public transit live longer, healthier lives. They wouldn’t be unbiased, would they?

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Federal-Mogul Piston Rings Claim To Cut Emissions and Increase Efficiency

Posted: 23 Aug 2010 07:10 AM PDT

I’ve been lucky enough to meet and talk to a lot of the major aftermarket car parts makers in this country. By aftermarket, I mean parts that come from manufacturers other than major car companies. These men and women are responsible for making all sorts of different body kits, performance parts, and other devices generally used to make cars go faster, rather than improve fuel efficiency.

There is a shift in the aftermarket though these days, as many manufacturer start to consider fuel economy concerns. Federal-Mogul, a popular maker of engine pistons and other internal engine parts, recently announced that it will begin selling a new two-piece piston ring. According to them, this piston ring can cut both oil use and emissions drastically.

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