New Software Could Improve Conventional Vehicle Fuel Economy by 15%
Mechanically-speaking, the internal combustion has changed little in the last century, refinements enabling more power and better fuel economy, but there are limits.
The first...
General Motors Expanding Solar Power
Cutting into the bottom line and cutting into the carbon footprint, that’s the aim behind General Motors’ continuing solar power expansion at its facilities...
Chevy Volt Owners Want More, Will General Motors Deliver?
The Chevy Volt, in the right hands, is a pretty impressive hybrid vehicle, but could future versions deliver even more?
One of my Tweeps runs...
General Electric Zero Emissions Bus Combines Li-ion, Na-ion, and HFC
In the last few years, electrified, zero emissions buses have become, if not common, at least accepted in cities around the world. One bus...
Plug-In Vehicles Not Affecting Power Grid Much
Taking a look at plug-in vehicles, including plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles, one might come to the conclusion that this would simply reduce...
GM First Car Manufacturer to Speak Out Against Tesla Motors’ Direct Sales Model
The only automaker to stand up to the automobile dealer associations (ADA), the Tesla Motors direct-sales strategy has been welcomed in some states, but obstructed in...
Chevy Spark EV Unveiled at New Delhi Auto Show
GM (General Motors) introduced the electric Spark, which will be India's first 4-door electric vehicle. Hyundai has also unveiled the electric version of its i10 model, but for sure it will be more expensive than the e-Spark.
Will Upcoming Models Will Push Tesla Motors Into a Corner?
Tesla Motors produces a unique vehicle, the Tesla Model S. It has proved to be especially popular with those who can afford them, but...
EcoCar3 Competition Features Chevy Camaro Hybrids Made by Students
The EcoCar3 competition sponsored by GM and the United States Department of Energy finished a few days ago. It is the third Advanced Vehicle...
General Motors China Unveils Electric Vehicles in Four Flavors
China is the world's fastest growing economy, which means that it has also become the world's largest consumer of new automobiles. General Motors has...
