Compared with the dust-up between GM and Toyota over who’s got the better approach to hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology (i.e., Volt versus Hybrid Synergy Drive), the General has been positively genteel in its pursuit of hydrogen fuel-cell technology.

There’s been, rather boringly, not a speck of mud slung between GM and Honda, which recently unveiled its impressive FX Clarity. Not only are GM’s and Honda’s fuel-cell teams perfect gentlemen when referring to each other, but their respective research-fleet vehicles will soon be equaniminously refilling at many of the same hydrogen stations. (Although they’d better; these stations are few and far between).

Via: Truck Trend

It’s been rumored for some time that Audi and Porsche would be teaming up to produce a handful of new models over the next five years. From a manufacturing standpoint, both automakers could benefit from shared development and production costs, while consumers would get their hands on some very compelling product.

It’s been rumored for some time that Audi and Porsche would be teaming up to produce a handful of new models over the next five years. From a manufacturing standpoint, both automakers could benefit from shared development and production costs, while consumers would get their hands on some very compelling product.

The cornerstone of Audi’s confusing salvo to “put old luxury on notice” is the expansion of its lineup to fill every conceivable niche. The extension of the “R” line of products – beginning with the R8 – is rumored to include a convertible version of Audi’s midship V8 super coupe, along with an R4, R6 and an R10.

Via: AutoBlog

For the past 32 years, fuel economy requirements for cars and trucks in the U.S. were stagnant. That all changed in December when President Bush put his signature on a new law that slowly raises gas mileage standards for cars and trucks by 40%, to an average of 35 mpg by 2020. As a result, carmakers will begin marching out a parade of new, advanced technologies to boost miles per gallon in their vehicles.

One of the most effective and feasible solutions may seem surprising to many U.S. drivers. But diesel-engine vehicles, especially in Europe, are on the rise, and could overtake hybrids as the darlings of the green car world. Bradley Berman, editor of HybridCars.com, spoke with Johannes-Joerg Rueger, vice-president of engineering for diesel systems for Robert Bosch in Farmington Hills, Mich., a leading manufacturer of diesel vehicle technologies.

Via: Business Week