Primers on 'Green' Motoring

Greenlings is a series of Autoblog columns that provide a thorough introduction to some 'basic' concepts, such as why so many 'green' cars have three wheels and what regenerative braking is and what applications it's useful for. It's a great resource to get familiarized with a variety of concepts.

Motor Meandering

An interesting article chronicling New generation Motors, which supplied the motor used in Drifter. It's funny that they had such difficulties, now that electric cars have suddenly become all the rage. It's never easy to be ahead of your time...

The Little Engine That Might

UA at Shell Ecomarathon Americas 2009!

We've just returned from our first ever Shell Ecomarathon, participating in the inaugural Urban Challenge division of the competition. Although we intend to continue improving our vehicle, our first sojourn was a successful one. Check out the videos below!





Also, here's a nice article (from 2001!) that frames our decision to focus on 'practical' vehicles.

New Directions!

Yes, thank you for asking, we ARE alive and well! We've actually realigned, so to speak, and are now pursuing a hybrid vehicle to compete in the Shell Eco-marathon (Urban Challenge class). Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuxObYQehYM