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Road Trip 2008: Geek Gestalt explores the South

July 10, 2008 12:46 PM PDT

CNET News.com's Daniel Terdiman visits geek-oriented sites from Houston to Orlando, with a helping of Kentucky and Tennessee in between.

U.K. armed forces recruit backseat driver tech

April 4, 2008 12:29 PM PDT

In-vehicle sensor will record driving maneuvers and tell military drivers where they are going wrong, as part of 6-month trial to improve road safety.

Elon Musk on rockets, sports cars, and solar power

February 15, 2008 4:00 AM PST

Yes, the entrepreneur and technologist admits, he does have a lot of balls in the air--and rockets too.

Report: GM plans half its cars on ethanol by 2012

February 7, 2008 5:20 AM PST

Company expects to have 15 ethanol-capable vehicles available in U.S. market in 2009, according to news report.

Zenn swaps motors in latest electric cars

February 1, 2008 11:10 AM PST

It doesn't go far, but the new vehicle from Zenn Motor doesn't use gas either.
Photo: Zenn's new low-speed electric car

Zap to do three-wheeled car in 2009

January 31, 2008 5:16 PM PST

Three-wheeled cars may make a comeback with the craze over electric cars coming to a boil.

Is GPS liability next?

January 16, 2008 4:00 AM PST

Who's on the hook when a navigation system's instructions result in an accident?

Can this CEO paint GM green?

January 15, 2008 8:10 AM PST

His company still is identified as the home of big, gas guzzlers, but CEO Rick Wagoner is pushing technology alternatives to fossil-fuels.

GM invests in 'trash to ethanol' start-up

January 14, 2008 5:09 AM PST

General Motors buys undisclosed share in the cellulosic ethanol company Coskata to bring E85 fuel to market faster.

What's good for GM 'may' be good for the country

January 11, 2008 4:00 AM PST

CNET News.com's Charles Cooper believes CEO Rick Wagoner's ideas for new high-tech autos are a good start--but just a start.

GM unveils eco-friendly concept Cadillac

January 9, 2008 6:06 AM PST

The first concept car to get its premiere at CES runs on a hydrogen fuel cell and a lithium ion battery.
Photos: Green Cadillac

The road ahead for automakers

January 4, 2008 10:23 AM PST

India looks to put its stamp on some established car lines. Meanwhile, the upcoming Detroit auto show has folks focused on new designs and new technology.

Year in review: Car tech gets political

August 5, 2008 4:33 PM PDT

Fears of an energy crisis and safety concerns lead to new fuel-saving tech and automation features.

Year in review: Green tech grows flush with green

December 26, 2007 4:00 AM PST

Investment in energy technologies sped up in 2007, touching heavy industries and consumer products.

Year in review: Growing pains for green transportation

December 20, 2007 4:00 AM PST

The eco-friendly auto market is full of promise and peril, as evidenced in the last year.

FAQ: New Energy Act gets green light

December 19, 2007 2:27 PM PST

Fuel efficiency mandates are raised for first time since 1975, but tax incentives for renewable power get cut.

Year in review: Dell's metamorphosis

August 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT

The PC maker navigated major transitions in the executive suite and its business model in 2007.

Year in review: Chipmakers trade places

December 18, 2007 4:41 PM PST

Intel enjoyed improved sales, while AMD did its best to limit the damage during a year plagued by a key product delay.

Does GM now mean 'green motors'?

December 14, 2007 11:00 AM PST

The Detroit stalwart is recharging itself with the Chevy Volt and other projects, but don't go looking for an all-electric car.
Photos: GM's alternative-energy cars

U.K. insurer computes pay-as-you-drive rates

November 27, 2007 11:27 AM PST

By factoring route, time of day, age of driver, and so on, Norwich Union promises to reward the best drivers with lower premiums.