Last week auto writer Matthew de Paula and I had the chance to drive a hand-built solar car around New Paltz, NY.

FORBES: In Which I Lose the Wheel of a $250,000 Solar Car

An auto writer I respect a lot, Wards.com columnist Drew Winter, argues in a recent blog post that Google poses a serious threat to the auto industry.

FORBES: Will Google Kill The Auto Industry? No, And Here's Why.

Over the past few weeks auto writer Matthew de Paula and I have hosted an online conversation debating the practicality, performance and appeal of cars that run on diesel, electricity, natural gas and other non-gasoline fuels.

FORBES: What Alternative Fuel Vehicle Will You Drive Next?

The Dodge Durango hybrid, this is a car - well one auto writer has said by going hybrid with the Dodge Durango, you can take a car that gets 12 miles to the gallon and get 16 miles to the gallon instead.

NPR: Auto Efficiency: An Executive's View

Auto writer Matthew de Paula and I are debating the practicality, performance and appeal of cars that run on diesel, electricity, natural gas and other non-gasoline fuels (entries include a Volt, Nissan Leaf, Honda Civic GX and Volkswagen Jetta TDI, among others).

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Auto writer Matthew de Paula and I will be debating the practicality, performance and appeal of cars that run on diesel, electricity, natural gas and other non-gasoline fuels (entries include a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan LEAF, Honda Civic GX and Volkswagen Jetta TDI, among others).

FORBES: Car Wars: The Silent Nissan LEAF

Auto writer Matthew de Paula and I are debating the practicality, performance and appeal of cars that run on diesel, electricity, natural gas and other non-gasoline fuels. (Entries include a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf, Honda CR-Z and Volkswagen Jetta TDI, among others.) An edited version will appear in a future issue of Forbes magazine.

FORBES: Update: The Honda Civic GX is Fine As Long As You Don't Refuel (Oh, and Tunnels Are Okay)

Auto writer Matthew de Paula and I are debating the practicality, performance and appeal of cars that run on diesel, electricity, natural gas and other non-gasoline fuels. (Entries include a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf, Honda CR-Z and Honda Civic GX, among others.) An edited version will appear in a future issue of Forbes magazine.

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