Portland, Oregon area start-up lands $22 million to ramp up technology which turns recycled plastics into a synthetic crude oil which can be refined for fuel or other oil-based products, such as plastic.

Kia debuted its electric car concept Naimo (pronounced "Neh-mo") at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. Named for its square shape, the Naimo looks a little like a miniaturized Pontiac Aztek without B-pillars.

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Energy Innovation Hub to include solar-energy storage unit, micro smart-grid for net-zero home.

Gartner survey shows U.S. consumers have no problem driving electric cars in concept, but find current choices too expensive.

Cleantech Group CEO says green-tech investors at diversified venture capital firms are facing more competition for attention from social media and Internet deals.

Countries around the globe, unsettled by the troubles at Japan's earthquake-struck reactors, are taking stock of the best ways to meet their energy needs.

Tesla Motors filed suit against TV show "Top Gear" over a misrepresentation of its Roadster electric car.

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Calling the goal "reasonable, achievable, and necessary," the president sets a target of cutting imports by a third over 10 years.

The overall energy efficiency of U.S. homes has improved since the 1970s, but those advances are partially undercut by more numerous appliances and electronic gadgets.

CNET Car Tech reviews the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.

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