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As you all may be aware, I spend a lot of time mulling over the newly-emerging technologies of the eco- and alt-fuel transportation industries. Sometimes to find out what’s coming or to try to predict what things will look like in a decade, two decades, or further out. Lately, those thoughts have focused on the one thing that all of us most often overlook, but that is essential to the comfort we have in any vehicle we drive.

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Meet the G-3, one of three models currently offered by Global Green Cars. This one is my favorite, though I’m not sure if the cargo is included in the sale price or not. You’re looking at the most American-made small pickup truck on the market. Bar none.

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Officially opening on October 24, the Tokyo Motor Show is already getting in the news as a few participants make early announcements about what they’ll be showcasing at the East’s largest auto event. So far, interesting stuff from Suzuki, Mitsubishi, and Honda have been announced.

Read More: Tokyo Motor Show 2009: Early Announcements for Participants Are Enticing

When I saw this car, I had two reactions: “Holy @#$@#$ that’s bad!@#$!” and “Aww, you just suck.” The first reaction was on seeing the car and finding out what it can do. The second was on finding out who can drive it and why I can’t be one of those people.

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Remember the “Electric car in every garage” that Myers Motors promoted earlier this year? Well, they’ve taken another step towards providing a realistic electric vehicle for the masses: the NMG² (a temporary name, more on that in a minute). This car seats two and has the same electric characteristics as its younger NMG cousin, but also some nice improvements.

Read More: Myers Motors Finally Reveals Their Latest NMG Electric 3-Wheeler

Kinetic Vehicles had a vision. Their vision was MAX (Mother’s Automotive eXperiment) and that vision has become reality as a 100mpg biodiesel homebrew car. Although the project was sponsored by Mother Earth News, the sponsorship was mostly moral support as the builder’s wanted to show that this could be done by anyone.

Read More: Meet MAX - The 100mpg Home-Built Lotus Replica

Everyone wants government money. It seems that all of the electric vehicle manufacturers, whether making parts, batteries, or cars want in on that cheap Department of Energy cash. Matthew Lesko is already working on a new book with a working title of “Get FREE Government Money For Your Electric Car Company!”*

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We received a press release from Blindspot Cycles in Ford Collins, Colorado. The owner and mechanic, Chris Ravana, was debuting his business and bikes publicly, for the first time, at the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair in Fort Collins this past weekend. I was at the fair and was lucky enough to meet Chris and check out his rides and what he’s doing.

Read More: Blindspot Cycles Turns Old Motorcycles Into Electric Dreams

A guy in Omaha, Nebraska named Tony Parker was laid off from his job and found himself with some spare time. So he figured, “hey, I’ve got this stuff laying around. I’ll build a bike.”

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A guy in New Zealand named Gavin Shoebridge decided to convert a car into an electric vehicle. His neighbors thought he was nuts, but he decided to go through with it. He didn’t know a single thing about EV or conversions, but that rarely stops most of those who undertake this kind of thing. Right?

Read More: New Zealand’s Kiwi EV Conversion Project Completed