hybrid vehicle
Costs of plug-in cars key to broad consumer acceptance
The survey of a nationally representative sample of 2,513 adults age 18 and over was conducted between July and November 2008 as part of the Reuters/University…
Engineering Professors Develop New Hybrid Vehicle Concept for RV Travelers
Dr. Steve Shepard Jr., UA associate professor of mechanical engineering, and his father, Dr. Steve Shepard Sr., a former faculty member and researcher at…
Hybrid vehicle rebates produce scant environmental benefits, high cost
The study finds that hybrid sales have come largely at the expense of small, relatively fuel-efficient, conventional cars, rather than large SUVs, trucks and…
Bioelectricity promises more 'miles per acre' than ethanol
Researchers writing in the online edition of the May 7 Science magazine say the best bet is to convert the biomass to electricity, rather than ethanol. They…
Reducing CO2 through technology and smart growth
A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change, published February 10, 2009 online by Environmental Science and Technology, shows that…
Electric cars for everyday use
The project was initiated by the German government and Volkswagen and is being carried out jointly with partners from industry and universities. It is being…