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Observed 1978–2005 (US EPA) · observed model years, not a production range
- CAT puts century-old train tech to work in its biggest underground machine yet
Electrek · Jo Borrás · 10 Nov 2026
Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open spaces for generations, and the century-old combination of highly efficient diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors has proven tough to beat. Now, Caterpillar is putting that century-old concept to work underground. Meet the CAT R3200 XE LHD. more…
- Lietz Happier Than Ever As He Reaches WEC Century
Dailysportscar · Stephen Kilbey · 7 Nov 2026
Richard Lietz has spent almost 20 years as a Porsche factory driver, won his class at Le Mans six times, collected two FIA World Endurance Championship titles and established himself as one of the most successful GT racers of his generation. Yet, as he approaches his 100th WEC start at Monza this weekend, the Austrian […] Lietz Happier Than Ever As He Reaches WEC Century first appeared on dailysportscar.com.
- Big Block Beauty: 1971 Ford F-250 Sport Custom
Barn Finds · Kevin Roy · 5 Nov 2026
I am a big fan of the F Series pickups from the last century. I had a ’93 F350 Crew Cab, 4WD, with the 7.5-liter gas engine, and do I ever miss that truck except for the gas mileage!... Read More »
- BMW 3 Series Returns To Dingolfing As G50 Production Starts
BMWBLOG · Adrian Padeanu · 3 Nov 2026
The 3 Series has been a familiar sight at the Dingolfing factory for nearly half a century. The first generation began rolling off the assembly line in Lower Bavaria in 1980, five years after the... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
- Fuel From Bamboo Costs Just $2.75 Per Gallon
CleanTechnica · Steve Hanley · 30 Oct 2026
At CleanTechnica, we are passionate champions of the “electrify everything” movement promoted by Tony Seba and Mark Jacobson, among others. However, being realistic, internal combustion engines will continue to play an important role in transportation by land, sea, and air for the remainder of this century and perhaps beyond. Almost ... [continued] The post Fuel From Bamboo Costs Just $2.75 Per Gallon appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Dems introduce new $15,000 EV tax credit bill that has no chance — and that’s a problem
Electrek · Fred Lambert · 28 Oct 2026
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) wants to bring back the federal EV tax credit and double it. His new bill, the “21st Century Vehicle Choice Act” (H.R. 10881), would offer up to $15,000 on a new electric vehicle and $8,000 on a used one, and it would make both credits permanent. The problem is that the bill has virtually no chance of becoming law anytime soon. And if EV shoppers start holding out for it, it could end up hurting the market it’s trying to help. more…
- Big Oil Wins Big In BC Election
CleanTechnica · Steve Hanley · 26 Oct 2026
This month, the Conservative Party in British Columbia won its first major victory in nearly a century. Reuters reports that the result “marks an end to nine years of power for the left-of-center New Democrats, who voiced opposition to new oil pipelines and supported a ban on tankers along the ... [continued] The post Big Oil Wins Big In BC Election appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- The Citroen 2 CV Is Back And Ready For The 21st Century
CleanTechnica · Steve Hanley · 13 Oct 2026
After World War II, manufacturing on the Continent was severely degraded. Automakers in France, Germany, and Italy began producing cars that were simple and cheap — cars like the Isetta, Messerschmidt, and Fiat Cinquecento. In 1949, the Citroen 2 CV went on sale, a car that looked like it was ... [continued] The post The Citroen 2 CV Is Back And Ready For The 21st Century appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Tesla Cybercab and Robotaxi’s real advantage won’t be the ride service
Teslarati · Gene · 13 Oct 2026
For a century, the car has asked the same thing of its owner, which is basically to pay attention. Even the best ride-hailing app like Uber or Lyft only moved the problem into someone else’s hands. You stopped driving, but you still sat in a stranger’s car, while half listening, and wondering whether to take […] The post Tesla Cybercab and Robotaxi’s real advantage won’t be the ride service appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Peugeot RCZ Vision Is A Fabulous Follow-Up To One Of This Century's Most Beautiful Cars
Jalopnik · Daniel Golson · 12 Oct 2026
While Peugeot won't confirm that a next-gen RCZ is happening, this excellent concept shows the French automaker is at least seriously thinking about it.
- Stored 57 Years: 1959 Edsel Ranger
Barn Finds · Mike Stephens · 8 Oct 2026
Although the Edsel initially failed in the automotive market on a scale comparable to New Coke in the soda industry a quarter century later, the brand has been defunct long enough for many of its negatives to have been... Read More »
- This Mall Has Everything From 1930s BMWs To The New i3
BMWBLOG · Adrian Padeanu · 8 Oct 2026
If you want to see how far BMW has come over roughly a century of making cars and motorcycles, a Prague shopping mall has the answer. The brand has squeezed everything from rare prewar machines... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com
- The Solar Century: Landmark Moments in the History of Solar Energy
CleanTechnica · Guest Contributor · 7 Oct 2026
Solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system. In 2025, solar and storage accounted for 79% ... [continued] The post The Solar Century: Landmark Moments in the History of Solar Energy appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Tidy Driver: 1934 Dodge Deluxe
Barn Finds · Adam Clarke · 5 Oct 2026
Finding a classic with almost a century under its belt and only 48,000 miles on the clock is a rare treat, but those are the claims the seller makes about this 1934 Dodge Deluxe. It presents impressively as a... Read More »
- Horse Collar Wagon: 1958 Edsel Villager
Barn Finds · Russ Dixon · 3 Oct 2026
The Edsel is widely regarded as the costliest new car failure of the 20th Century. It was conceived by the brain trust at FOMOCO who felt there was a market for a fourth corporate brand (besides Ford, Mercury, and... Read More »
- The Chrome-laden 1958 Buick Super had Peak Mid-century Bling
ClassicCars.com Journal · Tyson Hugie · 1 Oct 2026
Relic at Desert Valley Auto Parts showcased equal parts patina and pizazz
- The most unexpected driver and team breakups in modern NASCAR Cup history
Motorsport.com · Nick DeGroot · 30 Sep 2026
With news of Keselowski's sudden departure from the team he co-owns, Motorsport.com picks our most shocking driver and team breakups from the 21st century of NASCAR Cup Series racing
- How GM Is Bringing Heavy-Duty Pickup Steering Into the 21st Century
The Drive · Caleb Jacobs · 28 Sep 2026
Chevy and GMC are ditching recirculating ball steering with hydraulic assist for rack-and-pinion with EPS. The post How GM Is Bringing Heavy-Duty Pickup Steering Into the 21st Century appeared first on The Drive.
- Voisin grabs Carrera Cup crown early despite messy Silverstone opener
Autosport · Stephen Lickorish · 28 Sep 2026
Century Motorsport driver strikes gold after first major error of his campaign threatened to throw him off course, while Van Langendonck has nearly sealed British F4 honours
- Op-Ed: How America Is Ceding the Clean Tech Century to China
CleanTechnica · Raymond Tribdino · 26 Sep 2026
THE HIGH-STAKES state visit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House highlights a stark industrial contrast between the two global powers. Beneath the diplomatic pageantry and White House state dinners lies a sobering reality: the world’s two largest economies are sprinting in opposite ... [continued] The post Op-Ed: How America Is Ceding the Clean Tech Century to China appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- The wildest fights in modern NASCAR Cup history
Motorsport.com · Nick DeGroot · 25 Sep 2026
The Blaney-Hocevar clash at Bristol joins a long list of memorable Cup confrontations during the 21st century, from Jeff Gordon versus Brad Keselowski to Kyle Busch versus Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- CAT puts century-old train tech to work in new, heavier electric drive dozer
Electrek · Jo Borrás · 11 Sep 2026
Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open spaces for generations, and the century-old combination of consistent, high-efficiency diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors has proven tough to beat. Now, Caterpillar is putting that century-old concept to work in an even bigger dozer – and the promised efficiency gains are incredible. more…