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In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. Focusing on electric, fuel cell, and biofuels, the company is revving up research in alternative fuel sources and efficiency.   The German car company has a few new powertrains in the line-up that European journalists have had the opportunity to test out in their facility in Spain. One vehicle includes the F700, powered by a DiesOtto engine that combines HCCI and spark ignition to get nearly the... Read More

Anyone following green technology probably (or should) knows of the chronicles of fuel efficient-yet-sporty cars such as the Tesla roadster and Chevy Volt. While they spell the future for head turning cars that will lower our carbon footprint, both have been plagued by setbacks- each of their own kind.   I wont get into the trials and tribulations of Tesla too much. All you need to know is that Tesla and Fisker (the company behind the Fisker Karma electric supercar) have been suing each... Read More