http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (AP) -- Targeting more federal money to support the auto industry, the House on Wednesday approved an expansion of government-led research into making cars and trucks more fuel-efficient. http://www.physorg.com/news172317861.html Technology Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:20:05 EST news172317861 A University of Rhode Island chemistry professor's discovery of a new salt has been received with enthusiasm by companies seeking to develop an advanced lithium ion battery for use in the next generation of hybrid and electric vehicles. http://www.physorg.com/news161368047.html Chemistry Tue, 12 May 2009 17:28:10 EST news161368047 (PhysOrg.com) -- One of the more interesting vehicles unveiled at the the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit is an electric Hummer that gets, according to its developer Raser Technologies, 100 miles per gallon. This electric hybrid plug-in Hummer is being billed as better than a Prius in terms of environmental friendliness. And maybe it is. My Prius "only" gets about 55 miles per gallon on average. http://www.physorg.com/news159725993.html Technology Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:20:35 EST news159725993 Navigation isn't just about getting there. It also can be about getting there green. http://www.physorg.com/news150720338.html Technology Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:45:38 EST news150720338