MetaFilter posts tagged with automobiles and environment

My New Nano Won't Charge On My MacBook Pro.

Xurando — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:18:11 -0800

Today marks the launch of the Tata Nano. Some see this car as the next Ipod. Some have grave environmental concerns. (previously)

For all your infrastructure news needs

Horace Rumpole — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:34:20 -0800

Infrastructurist. Although the blog is only a few days old, they've already debunked some of the myths of 24, interviewed Michael Dukakis, and grappled with Amtrak economics.

Now those are some bodacious Tatas.

Afroblanco — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:57:47 -0800

For years, MDI has been developing a car that runs on compressed air. Last month, they signed an agreement with Tata Motors to produce the MiniCat - a zero-emissions vehicle that will travel up to 180 miles on $3 worth of fuel. See it in action here. (youtube)

hotdoughnutsnow — Wed, 06 Feb 2002 06:55:41 -0800

How green is your car? If it's the Honda Insight (at 57 MPG), it's very green... if it's the Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup (at 11 MPG), well, shame on you. Check out the "Green Book: The Environmental guide to Cars and Trucks".

jasonshellen — Thu, 25 Jan 2001 12:09:26 -0800

California on verge of gutting goals for electric cars, Ed Begley Jr and the rest of California hangs collective heads in shame.

mathowie — Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:47:47 -0800

The AAA is best known for free maps, 24-hr towing, jumpstarting cars, and now, ruining the environment. Opposing auto pollution controls? Funding highway construction lobbying groups? Against airbags? Did you know what the AAA was really up to?

mathowie — Fri, 21 Jan 2000 13:23:07 -0800

Honda's releasing the first electric-gas hybrid car this year. It claims to get up to 70mpg too. I love innovative vehicles and cutting edge design, but I have to admit I think it's butt ugly (although, this does remind me of my old CRX). I bet they'll want $30k-$50k for it too. So close, yet so far... (update: they want about 20 grand for it - not that bad for an electric/gas car, but it is still just a two-seater)

mathowie — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 08:08:51 -0800

I stumbled upon the EV world today, a site dedicated to electric car news. They have some good articles, like this one on Nissan's new electric station wagon, and of course they have the requisite Ed Begley Jr. photo on their main page.