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Inhabitat’s Week in Green: Detroit Auto Show, solar plants and hydrophobic nanocoating

On January 16, 2012, In Gadgets, News, Technology, by IngrumDarrington790

Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us — it’s the Week in Green. This week Inhabitat hit the streets of Detroit to bring you the hottest hybrid vehicles and electric cars from the 2012 North American International Auto Show ! We saw automakers unveil scores of sexy supercars like the Lexus LF-LC coupe , the Chevy MiRay , and the NSX concept hybrid , and we also showcased more realistic street-ready vehicles like Ford’s Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, VW’s brand new hybrid Jetta , and Via Motors’ VTRUX extended-range EV pickup

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Tesla loses two Model S executives, Elon Musk says it’s no big deal

On January 13, 2012, In Gadgets, News, by TomFrier

A pair of bigwigs over at electric vehicle maker Tesla have drawn their final checks, with Peter Rawlinson and Nick Sampson calling it quits. The former was the automaker’s vice president and chief engineer, while the latter “supervising vehicle and chassis engineering.” Ricardo Reyes, a company spokesman, emailed the following: “Having completed conceptual and design engineering work on Model S , Peter has decided to step away to tend to personal matters in the U.K.” The Model S, if you’ll recall, is the un-launched four-door sedan that has heaps riding on its success, so it’s no big shock to hear that the outfit’s stock plunged around 20 percent following Bloomberg ‘s report.

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Pvilion’s solar charging station brings the battery-powered cars to the yard

On January 5, 2012, In Gadgets, by bambalunga303

Ever had a hankering to tear through Pflugerville, Texas en route to… well, anywhere?

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Smart ForTwo EV gets delayed until September, ‘unspecified problems’ to blame

On December 26, 2011, In Gadgets, News, by braciejo41

Bad news for those of you waiting on that updated Smart EV .

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Too lazy to grab your TV remote? Use Siri instead

On December 1, 2011, In Apple, Gadgets, by lfhgjkd19

Siri hasn’t been caught cooking dinner yet, but hackers worldwide have boldly taken Apple’s personal assistant to a whole new level by incorporating its functionality with a plethora of different devices. We’ve seen Siri use custom commands, change the temperature in your house, and even allow select car owners to utilize their automobile’s Bluetooth integration . Nifty, no doubt, but this assistant’s evolution towards greater heights isn’t over yet

Nissan sells more than 20,000 Leafs in first year, high-fives commence on Tokyo Motor Show floor

On November 30, 2011, In Gadgets, by faretasel1

You win this round, hippies! Only a few months after announcing that it sold 10,000 all-electric Leaf cars in international markets, Nissan stated at the Tokyo Motor Show today that the company has sold over 20,000 Leafs since the car went on sale in December of 2010. Of the 9,000 Leafs that have been sold to U.S

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Thor press kit causes bomb scare in bus terminal [LOLCars]

On May 13, 2011, In Gadgets, by brumek13

A briefcase-shaped press kit touting Acura’s product placement in the film Thor caused a bomb scare and evacuation at a bus station in downtown Ann Arbor, Mich., after a writer for buff book Automobile tossed it in a dumpster.

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Israel gets its first EV battery swap station, makes charging stations obsolete

On March 31, 2011, In Gadgets, by klamka13303

Don’t get us wrong, we think electric vehicles are totally rad and all, but there’s still the whole recharging thing that makes us a little wary. That’s why we’re stoked to hear that Better Place’s first battery swap station for EVs (and not just special Japanese cabbies ) has officially opened its doors in Israel…

Smart Fortwo ED gets official EPA ratings: 94 MPG city, 79 MPG on the highway

On March 28, 2011, In Gadgets, News, by Lobo

Looks like “Team 250″ is primed to add a few new members now that the EPA has revealed its official MPGe ratings for Smart’s Fortwo EDs . Rated at 94 miles-per-gallon in the city and 79 on the highway, the car takes motorists 63 miles per charge — making it slightly less able than Nissan’s Leaf with its 73 mile range, 106 MPG in town, and 92 MPG on the open road.

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GM shows off Terrain SUV with noise cancellation, says silence equals fuel efficiency

On February 25, 2011, In Gadgets, News, by klamka13303

GM claims its new Terrain has other SUVs beat when it comes to fuel efficiency, and they’re citing active noise cancellation — a concept near and dear to audiophiles everywhere — as one of the driving factors that puts it 4MPG above the competition. Basically, the Terrain’s enlisted a new one-touch “Eco mode” that allows its four-cylinder engine to run at a lower torque, decreasing engine speeds, and thus saving gas.

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Inhabitat’s Week in Green: Detroit Auto Show, solar plants and hydrophobic nanocoating

Tesla loses two Model S executives, Elon Musk says it’s no big deal

Pvilion’s solar charging station brings the battery-powered cars to the yard

Smart ForTwo EV gets delayed until September, ‘unspecified problems’ to blame

Too lazy to grab your TV remote? Use Siri instead

Nissan sells more than 20,000 Leafs in first year, high-fives commence on Tokyo Motor Show floor

Thor press kit causes bomb scare in bus terminal [LOLCars]

Israel gets its first EV battery swap station, makes charging stations obsolete

Smart Fortwo ED gets official EPA ratings: 94 MPG city, 79 MPG on the highway

GM shows off Terrain SUV with noise cancellation, says silence equals fuel efficiency

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