Shai Agassi, the founder of Better Place, has convinced heads of state, governors, wealthy investors, and powerful chief executives that a network of electric car battery recharging and swapping stations will help solve the world’s energy problems. But a growing number of skeptics are questioning the feasibility of the plan—especially the concept of swapping discharged [...] [...]
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General Wesley Clark, the former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, is now a flag carrier for the ethanol industry. In remarks at the National Press Club on Friday, Clark was pushing for the maximum allowed blend of ethanol in gasoline to be increased from 10 to 15 percent. He said the move would [...] [...] Still stuck on fuel cells? Are automakers stuck in the stone ages? I’m not just talking powertrains, I mean everything about the auto industry. That was the thought M80′s new Honda video Mobility 2088 left me contemplating last week. Fuel cells. Cars that can drive themselves, etc. These ideas, advanced by 2088, have been around for decades, yet [...] [...] No word yet on price though The 2010 Ford Escape hybrid, due out this summer, will come with a number of new safety features, such as active park assist, a rearview camera system, and an integrated spotter mirror that alleviates blind spots according to reports. [...] Do Voltec economics make sense? Members of President Obama’s auto task force will take the Chevy Volt out for a spin today, and hear more from GM about its plans for Voltec – the powertrain powering the Chevy Volt. Does the Volt justify more bailout money for GM? [...] |
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