US Fuel Economy on the Rise, UMTRI Study Claims
Since the 1970's with the OPEC Oil Embargo and introduction of Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations, the fuel economy of the US fleet...
Startup Elio Motors to Buy GM Plant for Building 60 mpg Car
Elio Motors in Shreveport, Louisiana wants to by a former General Motors plant in order to manufacture and sell their low-cost, high MPH car.
One...
Forecast: 3.8 Million EVs Sold by 2020
Pike Research estimates that electric vehicle (EV) sales (both pure electric and hybrids) are to reach 3.8 million by 2020 due to increased affordability...
New NHTSA Law Addresses Pedestrian Safety – Electrified Vehicle “Alert Sound”
One selling point that some use to attract buyers to electrified vehicles is their wonderful silence. In a hybrid electric vehicle , the internal...
Tesla Motors Wins Legal Battle With Dealers Over Their Own Shops
Norfolk County Superior Court Monday ruled that the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association cannot sue Tesla Motors in order to block Tesla’s retail stores....
Falling Prices Will Lead to Estimated Doubling of Sales of Electric Cars in the...
It is estimated that electric car sales in the UK will double in 2013 due to the availability of more affordable models and the...
Electric Vehicle with Plush Zones for Pedestrian Safety
Seat belts, air bags, crush zones, and strong cabin framing keep the passenger compartment intact in all but the most serious of accidents. Due...
Study Needs Updating – Pure Electric Vehicles Not Sparking Interest
In a study, conducted by the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs , nearly 2,500 drivers across the country were interviewed regarding...
2012 Sales of Electric Cars and Hybrids Surge After Achieving Mainstream Acceptance
At first, mainstream consumers in the 1990s were reluctant to consider hybrid automobiles as a viable option. There was some concern over the longevity...
Radical Tire Design Reduces Overall Vehicle Drag
One might assume that a smooth surface is the most aerodynamic, which is why keeping cargo off the roof rack gives you better gas...
