AutoblogGreen for 10.24.07

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green

Hey look, more video. But what’s this about a Alfa Spider diesel that gets 52.3 mpg? Sweetness. Two not-so-sweet bits of news for Chinese drivers, yesterday, though: Toyota says ixnay to electric cars in that country and then we heard of a possible 100% fuel price hike there. Ouch.

• New Alfa Spider diesel – 141 mph, 200bhp, and 52.3 mpg
• Alt Car Expo 2007: All about the Electrum Spyder with UEV’s Diana Lane (VIDEO)
• Tango begone (someday)! George Clooney moves into fuel cells
• Toyota doesn’t think China is ready for electric cars
• Kumho’s Epoch: an eco-friendly concept race carChevrolet to feature E85 power at SEMA 2007
• British auto industry doesn’t think emissions-based congestion charge will help
• Popular Mechanics gets a sneak peek at upcoming Prius plug-in
• Miles Automotive tried to stop Tesla from getting “advanced air bag” exemption
• Ford clean diesel 6.4-liter Power Stroke “doesn’t compromise”
• New Ford Transit van has DPF as option
• Honda president, CEO: plug-in hybrids “unnecessary,” don’t reduce emissions
• Civilian Project Driveway driver speaks!
• The lesser of two evils: Fuel-saving (gasp) SUVs
• AutoblogGreen Short Take: 2008 Scion xB – packing on the pounds
• Chinese drivers could get hit with a 100% fuel price hike
• Will nickel-based batteries harm hybrid resale prices?

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