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We all know that dropping our old cars in landfills instead of reusing the valuable resources that make up the mass is not good. The EU has, indeed, a directive that forces 85 percent of cars to be recyclable at the end of their lifespan. In case you’re wondering just what might be the result of all this recycling, here’s something that caught our interest. UncommonGoods has created a series of wine and beer glasses, plus a fishbowl, that are made from used windshields. These don’t come as cheap (and some are out of stock) but they’re nice and can be delivered almost everywhere. Just remember that if you are driving, be careful what you drink from them before getting behind the wheel.

[Source: UncommonGoods via Le Blog Auto]

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If you’re a wiz with image altering software and crazy about cars then chances are you know all about the world of photochopping. Maybe you even have a folder stored on your computer filled with your attempts to improve on the exterior designs of top auto designers. If you think you got skillz and can improve on the design of the Aptera Typ-1 (pictured above) then you should click your bad self on over to Carchops.com and pit your revisionary talent against some of the best car photochoppers teh internets has to offer. That’s right, the Aptera has been selected as the subject matter for the Carchops Official Chop Off for May 2008. One entry per customer and you have to post on their forum before the 25th to let them know you’re going to unleash.

If you’re teh suxors with software and need pointers from your nephew on how to chop Jay Leno’s head into a Tesla don’t be sad. You can join me in checking out the entries when they appear in the forum on May 31, between 12:00 AM and 12:00 PM. If you want to give some suggestions (please don’t add mirrors, for example), join the forum for free and let them know how you would do it if you weren’t so lame busy. Top prize is respect.

[Source: Carchops]

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• No credit checks, qualify easily for cash loan
• Free information about foreclosure prevention

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One of the launching points for Shai Agassi’s Project Better Place is in Israel and it looks like the first tangible progress might be demonstrated this weekend. The CEO of PBP is planning to drive a prototype electric car that is being developed at around noon on Sunday at the Fairgrounds and Conference Center in Tel Aviv Israel. Agassi will apparently provide an update on the status of the project to develop both electric cars and a charging infrastructure. Israel is just one of a number of countries to express interest in the program. According to Israeli President Shimon Peres, the hope is to have electric vehicles on the road in Israel by 2010. If any readers happen to be in Tel Aviv on Sunday and catch this send us a report.

[Source: Jerusalem Post, thanks to Vince for the tip]

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Even though GM has said it will wait until late 2008 to name the battery supplier for the Chevy Volt, Continental CEO Manfred Wennemer told Reuters on Thursday that he believes his company has a “good chance” of winning the fight with LG Chem / CPI. Of course, it’s no surprise that a CEO would talk up his company’s chances, but winning the Volt contract will be a huge coup to whoever wins it. Wennemer said that not winning won’t kill the company, but “it would be very, very important for us to be the one,” he said. Winning the Volt deal would see Conti build a production plant in the U.S., Wennemer said. Since both Continental and CPI packs seem to be doing fine in the testing lab, there is probably a lot of number crunching and haggling going on behind closed doors to figure out which supplier can deliver the right packs to GM for the right cost.

[Source: Reuters]

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Remember Cheetah? (No, not Cheeta, Tarzan’s monkey!) The car built in the 60s to compete with the Cobra! Well, if you don’t know nothing about Bill Thomas’ factory you will have plenty of time to find out about it as the car is making a come back!

With only 23 original Cheetahs ever produced, it’s time for some company. Since the introduction of the new Cheetah Continuation Coupe in Arizona in early 2006, vintage racing enthusiasts are rekindling some of their most cherished memories: the thrilling 1964 racing season, when the Cheetah captured 11 wins (and Cheetah believers know it should have been many more).

You’ll want to catch the Cat before it’s gone. Like most truly great things in life, the Cheetah Continuation Collectible is being produced in limited quantities. And that means they’re not going to last long. A chance to own - and truly savor - such a legendary part of auto racing history is an opportunity that doesn’t come around very often.

Specifications after the jump.

Specifications

 Chassis
4130 Chrome moly tubing space frame powder coated

Suspension
Fully adjustable independent suspension, four wheel coil over shocks, tubular wishbone and trailing arms. Corvette spindles, bearings and independent rear-end (3.08 original mounting)

Brakes
Ventilated four wheel discs

Steering
Woodward rack & pinion

Wheels
American Torg-thrust vintage racing

Tires
BFGoodrich Radial T/A

Curb Weight
1550 lbs.

Wheel Base
90"

Track
59" Front, 57" Rear

Dimensions
Height: 47", Width: 68"

Engine
Chevrolet 350 V8 four bolt main
  
Carburetors
Dual quad 500 CFM each

Transmission
Muncie 4-speed M-20

Exhaust
Racing style headers & collectors with ceramic coating. High luster silver.

Body
Hand laid fiberglass as original with 6.0 oz. cloth inside finish and inner door panels

Cooling
Original style Corvette aluminum radiator

Fuel System
Aluminum 15 gallon fuel tank

Interior
Fiberglass panels, original style clutch and brake pedal assembly with reservoirs, fully carpeted with original style vinyl covered seats

Instruments
Stewart Warner full gauges with original Moon steering wheel

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It happened to a BMW M5 and also to a Porsche 928, so why not to a Corvette C4? If you like speed, but you also have a lot of stuffs to carry, the Corvette pick-up is the best option! That if you want to spend like $115.000 to create it!

It was assembled combining a 1984 Corvette front end and a 1991 corvette rear end with a functional tailgate. Munci 4 speed and custom wheels and tires. This car was purchased from an heir to the Bayliner estate.

The pick-up is for sale, for $35.000 negotiable! Something does not sound right in here, no?

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How much carbon does the fleet of vehicles over at KickingTires spew? For starters, about 26 tons. That’s at least what the Cars.com team has decided is the right amount of Terrapass carbon offsets to buy for the fleet, and senior editor Dave Thomas said that this initial purchase will be reviewed as the cars’ emissions are more accurately rated in the coming months. He told AutoblogGreen that he expects he’ll need to buy more to round out the year, but for now, at least, when Cars.com reviews a huge SUV, somewhere an angel gets its wings a tree is planted.

In a blog post announcing the passes, they write that this purchase isn’t trying to get on anyone’s good side (although I’ve gotta say I approve), but “the main reason for this program is to help the environment for future generations of drivers.” Oh, and the challenge to other review outlets to do the same? Clever. We don’t exclusively focus on reviews here, but we do our share. Just might have to consider this for our own green selves.

[Source: Kicking Tires]

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