Google Auto was formed as a limited liability company in late 2011. Who knew? Not me at least, as the information came to light through an FOI request by the Guardian. Working in partnership with Roush, it might be that the smarts for bringing the tech-sector’s take on the (perhaps very specific type of) car […]
Range anxiety: the thorn in the side of electric vehicles and their proponents. Since entering the lexicon, this frustrating phrase has stubbornly remained there. Yes, EVs can meet the needs of many drivers, most of the time. But that’s a major obstacle to purchase if the ‘other times’ cause major inconvenience. It’s long been reckoned […]
A notable feature of this year’s Geneva Motor Show was the proliferation of powertrain options. Plug-in petrol-electric hybrids, diesel-electric hybrids and plug-in diesel-electric hybrids joined ‘pure’ electric vehicles, cleaner diesels and the broadest-ever range of turbocharged petrol engines. Some manufacturers have even revised their naming conventions to reflect the abundance of engine and transmission types. […]
…more likely to steer drivers towards new models of ownership? Kandi Technologies is a company based in Hangzhou, China that wants to challenge the idea of traditional car ownership. In a country where air pollution is a serious environmental and health hazard, the company has created a giant vending machine that allows citizens to rent […]
From the Nautilus article, “Internal combustion is surviving by adapting”. Invented before the lightbulb (so what appeared above our heads when we had ideas, before bulbs?), the ‘heat engine’, while amazing inefficient, looks like hanging on until at least the middle of this Century – “It endures—and dominates—because it is so adaptable”. Here’s the article […]
“Fulton Innovation displayed its eCoupled charging device that was able to wirelessly power a Tesla Roadster electric car. The vehicle’s underbody was fitted with an adapter and once the car is parked over an eCoupled-enabled induction pad, the device starts to wirelessly charge it, with a smartphone app monitoring its charging status.” This is great […]
EV’s and hybrids have moved to the forefront of the alternative energy movement, and may possibly become the future of everyday transportation. ECOtality recently unveiled Blink, a new line of electric vehicle chargers designed by frog that is creating a new icon for the rapidly growing EV market.
“Pull out your prohibition apparel because Takayanagi is bringing back a cool new roadster you’ll be dying to get behind the wheel of”. Spirit of ’10. 1910, that is.
“The worlds largest rental car brand will be the first to offer electric vehicle rentals in major cities.” Connect by Hertz – Press Release.
“Audi debuted a concept electric car filling station at Design Miami. The building aims to provide a space where owners of electric vehicles can stop and spend time while their car recharges(which can take an hour). Inside, the filling station provides a host of amenities including a cafe and lounge. A menu of organic foods […]
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