According to a recent SEMA eNews report, there are 5 electric cars that claim to be faster than the venerable Porsche 911. What? That's blasphemous! Actually, in a strange but true coincidence, noted Porsche tuner, Ruf has countered their punches with an all new electric Porsche called eRuf. From...

It seems only a short time ago that a $60 barrel of oil caused great concern among industry business leaders, politicians and consumers. There are now predictions that $200 a barrel may be likely. Gasoline prices have escalated to all-time highs while automobile sales are decreasing at rates not seen...

With high energy prices being top-of-mind among many consumers today, we are interested in what alternatives are being developed and what kinds of engines may be in our shops down the road. The Waste Heat Engine is quite an interesting idea that is being developed by the same group that has built the...

University of Hawaii Assistant Professor Zackary Johnson examines algae cultures Within just two years, Americans could be filling their cars with clean-burning biodiesel made from algae. That’s the ambitious assessment of Harrison Dillon, co-founder of synthetic biology company Solazyme, who believes...

From Jalopnik We're constantly approached by people who want to know which hybrid is best. There's a lot of excitement, still, around the concept of not only saving gas but of also having a neat toy with about 600 green stickers on it. Just today Honda announced a renewed commitment to hybrids...

The Scuderi Group arrived on Tuesday for the opening of the 2008 Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany, Europe’s premier trade show focusing on engine design and development. This is the third consecutive year the Scuderi Group and its Air-Hybrid Engine have participated in the event. Sal Scuderi presents...

From Wired Magazine, By Eric Hagerman Cars are a new arena for the X Prize Foundation, whose mission is to spur innovation by doling out cash awards to teams that solve thorny technical and engineering problems. The foundation's first purse was the $10 million Ansari X Prize for spaceflight; Burt...