Yes, even green cars have negatives, but we should focus on ways of civilising the beast, writes Alan Davies, of the Melbourne Urbanist blog site.
Green cars
Political snippets: Australians prefer pretty cars to green ones
The ABS finds that environmental impact is the least considered factor by Aussies when purchasing a car, why criminals should wait until after an election to apply for parole, Rudds spinners spin out of control, and more from Richard Farmer.
PHOTO GALLERY: The green automobiles of the future
The next generation of eco-friendly autos was on display at the recent Tokyo Motor Show, featuring not just electric cars, but lean and green electric motorbikes, scooters and even unicycles.
How pee, poo and weed may help drive your car
LPG and electricity aren’t the only ways to green power your car, with a list of six alternative methods and how they stack up. What about urine, manure or hemp? Well, it is a Rolling Stone article…
Hydrogen-fuelled cars aren’t out of the race yet
Many have declared the development of hydrogen cars dead in favour of cheaper, simpler electric vehicles. But companies including Suzuki, Mercedes and Toyota are still quietly tinkering away at the technology.
The world’s first sustainable racing car: powered by chocolate
The world’s first fully sustainable racing car is about the hit the Formula 3 competitive circuit in England next week. And if that wasn’t exciting enough: it’s powered by chocolate.
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An electric Rolls-Royce?
Everyone else is doing it, so why not? Word on the street is the Rolls-Royce of electric cars may be coming — quite literally. Inside sources say an electric version of the three-ton Phantom sedan is in the works.
Hydrogen cars: dead in the water?
Is the hydrogen-powered car market over before it even got started? Manufacturers have switched their focus towards the more cost-effective electric cars, leaving the possibility of water-powered vehicles looking increasingly like a pipe dream.
PHOTO GALLERY: Green cars of tomorrow
From sleek and sporty to funky and futuristic, check out next year’s batch of lean, green (or leaner and greener) cars from the world’s largest auto show in Germany.
Israel declares war on gas-guzzling cars
Israel has declared a “green tax revolution”, proposing a new customs levy on large vehicles and a rebate for ditching older gas-guzzling models.
Does improving fuel efficiency encourage people to drive more?
When you reduce the need for a fuel, you also reduce its cost, thereby increasing demand. So mandating cars that use less petrol will make driving cheaper, encouraging people to drive more, right?
State of the Planet
Ten best environment websites in the world … will oceans surge 25 metres this century? … fastest green cars on the planet … guerilla gardening.
Coalition death list: curtains for John, Peter, Don, Phil …
You’ve all seen yesterday’s Galaxy Poll, with it’s 57/43 two party preferred voted split Labor’s way – but what would a result like this actually mean for the Government?
