NASA awards historic green aviation prize

The two winning teams (both electric) used half the energy allowed by the competition rules!

http://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/centennial/gfc_final.html

Tiny clean & green

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/executive-lifestyle/cars-of-the-future-tiny-clean-and-green/story-e6frg9zx-1226135156389

Toyota tops list of green brands, VW & Honda close behind

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1063974_toyota-tops-list-of-green-brands-vw-honda-close-behind

Why does an electric car generate less carbon dioxide than a petrol powered one?

It is often claimed that an electric vehicle (EV) generates as much carbon dioxode (CO2) & other pollutants as an internal combustion engine (ICE), because coal is burned to generate the electricity.

Is this true?

Short answer: No.

Long answer at: http://hhg2t-long.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-does-electric-car-generate-less.html

Using CO2 to Make Fuel — a long shot for green energy

http://e360.yale.edu/feature/using_co2_to_make_fuel_a_long_shot_for_green_energy/2405/

Cutting clean energy could hurt petrol prices – Obama

http://m.smh.com.au/environment/energy-smart/cutting-clean-energy-could-hurt-petrol-prices-obama-20110423-1ds25.html

How oven rust could power your future

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1374915/How-oven-rust-key-unlimited-fuel-power-anything.html