Wanxiang Also Has Eyes On Fisker Automotive
In business, sometimes death comes from a series of unfortunate events, as seems to have happened with Fisker Automotive.
It's been a story long...
Toyota Finally Venturing Into Lithium-Ion Batteries, In a Big Way!
Toyota's hybrid electric vehicles look like their going to get a boost in power and efficiency in the next few years as they make...
How Audi Told the World They’re Afraid of Tesla Motors
Last week, we reported that Tesla Motors sales were outselling other luxury automobiles in its class. Audi says “Not so fast!”
According to Green Car...
Self-Driving Vehicle Development Platform Sold by Japanese Company
Not long ago, Google started teasing the world with the idea of a self-driving vehicle. Now, a company called ZMP Inc released a development...
What Can Kinetic Energy Recovery [KERS] Do for a Volvo S60?
You might associate the Kinetic Energy Recovery System with high-end Formula 1 race cars, but Volvo isn't leaving it just for the track.
In...
Electric Bikes Banned in NYC, Biking Law a Little Short-Sighted
Electric bikes are a great way to get around, especially on city streets. They take up almost no room and you can park them...
Princesse Benedikte Will Be World’s Largest Hybrid Ferry
The Princess Benedikte is not in service right now, but when retrofits are completed, it will be the world's largest hybrid diesel electric ferry.
The...
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Light Hybrid Vehicles May be The Next Best Thing
To reduce emissions and increase fuel economy, hybrid vehicles are a pretty good option that aren't nearly as expensive as pure electric vehicles.
In the...
“Full-Size Truck Sales Surge, Fuel Economy Doesn’t Matter,” Fox Business Puts Foot in Mouth
This story appeared a month ago, but I thought I'd take a look at it again. Is fuel economy the driving force behind customer...
Tesla Motors Set to Pay off DOE Loans Even Faster, Has to Raise the...
Tesla Motors has become quite a driving force with stock prices trending upwards, great reviews, and steady sales.
Tesla Motors has also managed, in a...
