NASA begins robotic refueling mission experiment

http://www.gizmag.com/nasa-robotic-refueling-mission/21761/

You might soon pump electrons like gasoline

This article is talking about a fairly old technology: the flow battery.  It can be recharged by connection to the grid, or by replacing used electrolyte.  Existing flow batteries are so large that they are only practical for stationary applications.

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1073908_were-not-joking-you-might-soon-pump-electrons-like-gasoline

Plug-in hybrid F-150 pick-up truck put to the test

http://gas2.org/2011/08/10/plug-in-hybrid-f-150-pick-up-truck-getting-put-to-the-test/

Methanol as an alternative to gasoline

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/24/opinion/methanol-as-an-alternative-to-gasoline.html?_r=1

The latest green energy solution: slime

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/technology/2012/02/latest-green-energy-solution-slime/49108/

/ muddy ponds filthy mines bacterial strains organic compound biofilm slime /

By 2031, we'll all be flying personal blimpjets

http://dvice.com/archives/2012/02/by-2031-well-al.php

/ lighter than air  airfoil /

Holden Commodore EV

In its January 2012 edition, the Australian motoring magazine, Wheels, has a progress report on the EV Engineering consortium project to develop an EV Holden* Commodore.  The consortium consists of Bosch, Continental, Air International & GE.  Holden is providing engineering support & use of its Lang Lang testing facility.  Funding has been provided, in part, by the Australian Federal Government in the sum of $A3.55 million.

• Similar performance to a 6 cylinder Commodore.
• Range 160 km.  Real world 80-140 km.
• Battery in the space previously occupied by the engine, transmission & driveshaft.  In the current fitting, it is bolted from below, although a Better Place compatible quick swap system is in development.
• Electronics replace the fuel tank.
• Motor is attached to a modified rear subframe.  Standard mounting points are retained
• 150 kg added mass, though little change in weight distribution.
• Heating is provided by the standard Commodore heater with the assistance of a small, electric water heater.
• Quite a bit of room remains under the bonnet, although the fuel tank has been removed, so a range extender will be problematic.

Holden is "interested", although a commercial product marketed by them is highly unlikely with the Volt extended range EV planned for release late in 2012.

* Holden is General Motors in Australia.

Toyota's headed to Le Mans — with hybrids (video)

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/01/toyota-ts030-hybrid-racers/?pid=1560&viewall=true

/ TS030 FIA World Endurance Championship technology series Peugeot Hybrid4 THS-R /

"Contaminant slick" leaking from shipwrecked Costa Concordia raises oil spill concerns

http://m.inhabitat.com/contaminant-slick-leaking-from-shipwrecked-costa-concordia-raises-oil-spill-concerns/

Porsche's hybrid racer hauls ass, saves gas

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/09/porsche-911-gt3-r-hybrid/

/ pit stop kinetic kiloWatt practice /

Navy debuts first eco-friendly boat: a "mean, green riverine machine'"

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/10/navy-debuts-first-eco-friendly-ship-a-mean-green-riverine-machine/?utm_source=Contextly&utm_medium=RelatedLinks&utm_campaign=Previous

/ corvette vessel /

Young drivers want V8s, right? Nope: hybrids, says study

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071947_young-drivers-want-v8s-right-nope-hybrids-says-study

/ generation y /

2012 Green Car Vision Award finalists

http://www.greencar.com/articles/2012-green-car-vision-award-finalists-all-electric-drive.php

/ BMW i3, Cadillac ELR, Ford C-MAX Energi, Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell, Tesla Model S /

Hybrid vs. "clean diesel"

http://www.hybridcenter.org/hybrid-watchdog-hybrid-vs-diesel.html

/ 13, 13%, density,  particulate, Environmental, Protection, Agency /

BMW to make laser headlights twice as efficient as LEDs & 1,000 times stronger

http://inhabitat.com/bmw-to-make-laser-headlights-twice-as-efficient-as-leds-and-1000-times-stronger/

Battery running low? Just add water to charge it up

http://androidandme.com/2012/01/devices/battery-running-low-just-add-water-to-charge-it-up/

Will electric cars like the Chevy Volt save you money? (video)

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1057619_video-will-electric-cars-like-the-chevy-volt-save-you-money

Gorgeous Lexus hybrid headed for the Detroit auto show

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/01/gorgeous-lexus-hybrid-makes-us-say-damn/

As good as good enough gets

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid road test.

http://www.wired.com/reviews/2011/12/civic-hybrid/?pid=2112

Honda changing construction methods to shed pounds

http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1071098_honda-changing-construction-methods-to-shed-pounds