With electric cars destined to cost significantly more than regular vehicles, electric bikes and motorcycles may provide the world's best short term answer to weening ourselves off oil

A Toyota executive says lithium battery costs are hurting electric car development and names fuel cells as the way of the future, dismissing electric plug-in models entirely. Are Fuel cells really the way?

Research institution MIT are well on their way to developing one of the world's most sought after electric vehicles: a car with 320km range, 161 km/h top speed and a rapid recharge system that takes just 10 minutes to charge.

Nissan showcased their all-electric LEAF to the world today, but the best thing isn't just the technology under the hood - it could be the petrol beating price.

With almost mythical status among motoring enthusiasts, the Tesla Roadster is not seen on Australian roads, but a right-hand drive version is being planned

It seems like such a long time ago that we went to the loo, packed our lunches and set off on the road from oil dependency to a greener motoring future. So, are we nearly there yet?

The 3000km race outback race from Darwin to Adelaide will feature a number of green vehicles, but none as high profile as Internode CEO Simon Hackett's Tesla all-electric machine

The Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Digital DVDXRW1248-069 was the clear winner out of all of the DVD burners we tested in this roundup. It had the performance, the features, and the value for money to easily stand out.

Top gear developed by MIT researchers.

Future of electric cars may be in doubt as worldwide lithium supplies begin to run out as demand increases.

From humble beginnings to global powerhouse.

From the non-functional, just-because-you-can pile, comes this four-way electric shock reaction test game from JayCar Electronics.

The brand new HC100 from Mitsubishi Electric is a more traditional looking home theatre projector with a centremounted lens, and curved lines.

Simon Hackett's electric Tesla Roadster is making the most of its rapid recharge facility in Australia's Eco Challenge; as other challengers show off their fuel efficiency in the 3000km race.

Internode managing director Simon Hackett has driven his Tesla Roadster into the record books, completing 501km on a single electric charge in the 2009 Global Green Challenge

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The reason why most plastics cant conduct electricity is because there are no free electrons available to produce a current. A typical polymer consists of a mass of long chain-like molecules (see The

Mass production achieved at new plant.

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