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Could Aluminum Revolutionize the Electric Vehicle Industry?

Benji Jerew — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:42:50 +0000

Increasing fuel economy is no easy feat, considering that the main way to do so is to reduce engine size, and this means less powerful vehicles, or build smaller vehicles, which aren’t easily marketable. Electric vehicles [EV] have this same kind of catch-22 situation, because, while they are nearly emissions-free, they do have limited range. […]

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Magnesium Sheet Metal Could Be Key to Better Fuel Economy

Benji Jerew — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:45:50 +0000

Modern auto manufacturers have a number of objectives they need to achieve in order to build and market a successful vehicle. At times, some of these objectives seem to be at odds with each other. Engine Power and Occupant Space are always at odds with Fuel Economy. Fuel Economy is always at odds with Occupant […]

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Mindset Six50: solar/battery/gasoline powered car

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:18:27 +0000

Mindset, a newcomer in the auto industry has announced Six50, a hybrid 2+2 seater that incorporates solar power, Li-Ion battery and a two-cylinder gasoline motor that also kicks in as a generator as required. Battery charging is further assisted by the roof-top solar panels.

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