Volkswagen says it has signed a "memorandum of understanding" with Chinese carmaker BYD to explore "options for partnership in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries."

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First, the crystal ball: "Mitsubishi, which plans to release its own electric car soon, estimates that the demand for lithium will outstrip supply in less than 10 years unless new sources are found."

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Can lead-acid batteries have future? A company called Axion think so. Its breakthroughs in the lead-acid technology not only makes this kind of batteries more efficient but also more competitive against modern batteries such as Lithium batteries.

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Jeff Wilson, a brilliant author dedicated to seeing America become energy independent. This article is a very brief insight into his new book The Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence Now and the hard cold facts facing America. Oil is finite.

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Electric cars are cheaper and faster than any hybrid on the market, says Shai Agassi.

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Lexus marks its 20th anniversary with its first dedicated hybrid, an upscale Prius that it says will deliver fuel economy in the low 30s around town, making it the most efficient model in the company's lineup. Although the HS250h is the fourth gas-electric vehicle in the Lexus s …

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PRIUS owners are a lot like Macintosh fans. They appreciate the product's clean design, ingenious packaging, user friendliness and clever engineering.

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Many hybrid car owners, who often get tax credits and special use of HOV lanes, are getting another perk, parking privileges.

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President-elect Barack Obama has called for making existing buildings more energy-efficient through measures like better insulation. But what about retrofitting the current car fleet?

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When new hybrids from Ford and Honda roll into showrooms this spring, drivers will find flashy dashboards that turn hypermiling into a videogame.

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The Michelin tire company is getting closer to commercializing its electric wheel concept. The company has been showing off versions of the "Active Wheel" since 2004.

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"Moore: Well, because we can't let all these people lose their jobs because of the bad decisions, the stupid decisions made by the management of these auto companies.

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This is the best book ever on the subject of energy independence. Our country's economy has suffered a great deal due to the high cost of fuel this past year.

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Our Economy And Our Dependence On Foreign Oil

As our country sinks deeper and deeper into financial crisis little is being said about the direct link of our dependence on foreign oil. The exorbitant cost of fuel has strained every aspect of our economy.

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All new cars will have some degree of hybridization by 2020, by which point battery technology will be ubiquitous and vehicles will communicate with one another and the road to make driving safer and easier. That vision of the future is laid out in "Automotive 2020: Clarity Beyo …

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Kelley Blue Book (KBB), that information-rich little package that will tell you everything you need to know about both new and used cars has just taken a step in a whole new direction.

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Al Gore's heroic speech challenging us to make our electrical system 100 percent renewable promised it would simultaneously address three major crises: the weak economy, catastrophic climate change and the dire national security problems inherent in our dependence on imported oil …

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America must break the monolopy of the oil companies and countries on the transportation sector. Alternative fuels must be promoted with flexible fuel cars and trucks.

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The auto industry is rushing to adapt to the world of $4-per-gallon gasoline, but the effort is a costly one that could tax America's homegrown carmakers most of all.

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VOA reports: Soaring fuel and food costs continue to push up inflation rates around Asia, and Australia's prime minister is touting a new hybrid deal with Toyota that he says will encourage more cost-effective transportation.

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Would you buy a used car from an engineer? Here are some thoughts on engineers and their attitude towards cars.

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A prototype of a new diesel 500hp Audi R8 might hit production soon. Sigh, I wish I was a baller, I wish I was taller, I wish...

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BALTIMORE — A bill intended to protect blind people and other pedestrians from the dangers posed by quiet cars will be introduced Wednesday in Congress.

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Wondering if you can still get a tax credit for your hybrid or alternative-fuel car? The deadline for filing taxes is right around the corner, and if you purchased a hybrid vehicle in 2007, the experts at Cars.com can tell you what type of tax credit you can expect to receive on  …

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With gas prices climbing again, here's good news for fueling up--albeit in the very long term. This startup company's technology will let us "brew" our own hydrogen fuel from water at home.

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