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Gallery: Audi A1

Gallery: Audi A1

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Audi e-Tron Electric Vehicle Concept

Audi e-Tron Electric Vehicle Concept

As an R8 fan, I was psyched to see that Audi has developed an all electric vehicle concept on the R8 frame.  The Audi e-Tron matches beauty with performance with 4 electric motors, driving each wheel and providing Audi’s signature Quattro all-wheel-drive.

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The Sportiest (and Greenest) Camper Ever: The SylvanSport GO

The Sportiest (and Greenest) Camper Ever: The SylvanSport GO

The GO camper from North Carolina-based SylvanSport is nothing like your parents' fifth-wheel.

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Jay Leno Introduces Electric Car Challenge with Drew Barrymore [video]

Jay Leno Introduces Electric Car Challenge with Drew Barrymore [video]

Jay Leno is a car guy. And now that he has a new show, he is bringing some of that enthusiasm for cars along with him -- electric cars in particular. Watch as Jay gives a tour of the new green car test track and then as Drew Barrymore takes the inaugural spin.

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Wind Turbine Tower Falls From Truck, Breaks Road

Wind Turbine Tower Falls From Truck, Breaks Road

The cost of moving a complete wind turbine unit generally varies from roughly $100,000 to $150,000 — but this one will likely cost a little more.

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: A Technophile’s Dream? [video]

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: A Technophile’s Dream? [video]

The Ford Fusion still trails the Honda Accord and the leading Toyota Camry, but it is making up ground quickly -- not a bad showing for the new kid in town. Cnet reviews the 2010 Ford Fusion.

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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Plug-In-Hybrid

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Plug-In-Hybrid

BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics Concept will be debuted in a couple weeks in Frankfurt but they have begun sharing the details.  According to BMW this plug-in hybrid vehicle will a 1.5 liter 3 cylinder turbo-diesel engine that can bring this beauty from 0 to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds yet will be able to get 62.6 MPG!

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The Smart Chopper from Siemens and Orange County Choppers

The Smart Chopper from Siemens and Orange County Choppers

On Wednesday Seimens unveiled the first custom electric motorcycle dubbed the “Seimens Smart Chopper.”  The bike was designed and built by the prolific motorheads at Orange County Choppers.  The chopper sports the signature OCC style but being electric it lacks the ground rumbling roar.  OCC founder Paul Teutul Jr. admits that everyone loves loud pipes [...]

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Triple Threat: Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concept

Triple Threat: Mercedes-Benz BlueZero Concept

Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZero is the model of style, utility and efficiency.  This luxury ride will be built on a platform that can accomodate three differernt drive trains: E-Cell, E-Cell Plus and F-Cell.

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CycleSol Concept Bicycle

CycleSol Concept Bicycle

The CycleSol melds the world of electric hybrid vehicle with a good old fashioned bike to give a highly effective commuter option. The canopy of the CycleSol is a solar panel materials that protects the rider from the sun while powering up the onboard battery.

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