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John Mizroch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Department of Energy (DOE),  discusses the various projects underway within EERE, including researching and developing the use of biomass such as switchgrass and zero energy homes and buildings. He also explains how improving energy efficiency in buildings and furthering development of lithium batteries for vehicles is important for the United States' national security.

 While the price at the pump is not expected to ease anytime soon, experts at General Motors say there are ways drivers can ease the number of trips to the gas station. Adhering to the recommended speed limits is one way to conserve fuel says experts.

Compressed air-powered cars are not as far-fetched as they seem as they are considered zero emissions vehicles that are coming to market as soon as this August.

New hybrid vehicle registrations went up 38 percent in 2007 and are expected to keep growing this year!

Allen Schaefer, Executive Director, Diesel Technology Forum, is interviewed on advancements in clean diesel transportation, advantages of clean diesel as a fuel source and the differences between clean diesel and biodiesel.

The California Air Resources Board has decided to kill off the electric car again also the hydrogen vehicle in favor of plug-in hybrids. The result will be dirtier air, less investment in future technology and more dependence upon foreign oil than was offered under their previous plan.

The Environmental Protection Agency is following the industry playbook and will be delaying work needed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, according to a letter to Congress by EPA administrator Stephen Johnson.

V2Green of Seattle is collaborating with Austin Energy for Smart Charging of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that will enable the grid to charge the PHEVs only during off-peak hours and only using renewable energy.

The Visionary Vehicles EVX / LS plug-in hybrid vehicle is set to compete with other luxury cars on price while achieving 100 mpg.

President Bush promised to expand American biofuel production but the result seems to be causing more harmthan good. Some believe that corn is a poor source for energy - growing it and other staples as fuel has caused food pricesworldwide to explode, even as the scarcity of flex-fuel vehicles means no significant increase in U.S. biofuel use. Now the U.N.is worried about rising food costs, while environmentalists see entire regions torn up to grow fuel crops. The great ethanol boomof 2007 goes bust on Global Pulse.

Peak Moment 92: Lorraine Wilde's non-profit Community Car Share organization in Bellingham, Washington received startup help from manyquarters. Established car-sharing organizations mentored her, individuals offered low-interest private loans, a state grant enabled them to purchase a hybrid, and the city provided a fixed parking place by the bus station. Learn how she did it, then set one up in your community!

Cadillac unveils a series of new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, that range from elite sports cars to gas-free automobiles. GM alsounveils the Provoq concept, a petroleum-free, hydrogen-powered vehicle that emits no emissions other than water.

Environmentally friendly sports and performance vehicles took center stage at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. While some manufactures are focusing vehicles that can reach speeds of 200 miles-per-hour, others are researching ways to make high horsepower a little more responsible.

Saturn anticipates the production of its plug-in hybrid electric version Vue Green Line to begin as early as 2010, potentially making it the firstcommercially available vehicle of its kind. Saturn officials also say they expect the Vue plug-in hybrid to be the most fuel-efficient vehicle offered by a major automaker.

Solazyme, Inc., a synthetic biology company unleashing the power of aquatic microbes to create clean and scalable solutions for biofuel, industrial chemical, and health and wellness markets, reveals the first algae-derived biodiesel fuel (Soladiesel) to have undergone road testing by successfully powering a factory-standard automobile for long distances under typical driving conditions. The car and fuel will make their public debuts at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where they are also featured in Fields of Fuel, Josh Tickell's documentary about renewable fuels.