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U.K. armed forces recruit backseat driver tech

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.

April 4, 2008 7:29 PM PDT

Elon Musk on rockets, sports cars, and solar power

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

February 15, 2008 12:00 PM PST

Report: GM plans half its cars on ethanol by 2012

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

February 7, 2008 1:20 PM PST

Zenn swaps motors in latest electric cars

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

February 1, 2008 7:10 PM PST

Zap to do three-wheeled car in 2009

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

February 1, 2008 1:16 AM PST

Is GPS liability next?

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

January 16, 2008 12:00 PM PST

Can this CEO paint GM green?

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

January 15, 2008 4:10 PM PST

GM invests in 'trash to ethanol' start-up

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

January 14, 2008 1:09 PM PST

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

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.

January 11, 2008 12:00 PM PST

GM unveils eco-friendly concept Cadillac

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

January 9, 2008 2:06 PM PST

The road ahead for automakers

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.

January 4, 2008 6:23 PM PST

Year in review: Car tech gets political

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

January 4, 2008 6:04 PM PST

Year in review: Green tech grows flush with green

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

December 26, 2007 12:00 PM PST

Year in review: Growing pains for green transportation

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

December 20, 2007 12:00 PM PST

FAQ: New Energy Act gets green light

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

December 19, 2007 10:27 PM PST

Year in review: Dell's metamorphosis

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

December 19, 2007 7:53 PM PST

Year in review: Chipmakers trade places

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

December 19, 2007 12:41 AM PST

Does GM now mean 'green motors'?

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

December 14, 2007 7:00 PM PST

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

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

November 27, 2007 7:27 PM PST

Biodiesel venture combines refining, genetic engineering

Montana may be too dry and hostile to make ideal farmland. But a new joint venture wants to turn it into a haven for biodiesel production.

November 20, 2007 5:00 AM PST
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