Change pickup trucks, change America's energy paradigm. When perception is more important than reality 56.2 mpg. Scaaaaaaarrrryyyyy, right? At least to automakers, that’s why they and their Congressional cronies in Michigan are already balking. But 56.2 mpg is not really that scary, especially since 56.2 mpg actually means something more like 41 mpg, a figure numerous hybrid cars [...] [...]
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Tomorrow's back up power generator? Peak load manager? GM and ABB provide new life for ‘dead’ Volt batteries Since almost the inception of the Chevy Volt, GM has been working on ways of lengthening the value proposition of the expensive battery packs powering the Volt. This week GM and ABB Group demonstrated a unique way of cutting [...] [...] Make it easily cost-effective, or don't make it? Lots of consumer eduction still required A new MIT study found that almost 2/3’s of study respondents are receptive to alternative fuel vehicles, including natural gas, hybrid, fuel cell, and electric vehicles. While no one technology is overwhelmingly preferred, hybrid cars were the most popular and plug-in electric cars [...] [...] By Jeff Cobb Volkswagen Up! Mark your calendars Volkswagen mini-car fans. It has just been learned that the much-anticipated Volkswagen Up! 3- and 5-door city car will have its world premiere in Paris on August 22. After the world debut, the Up! – which will ultimately be available with either electric or small displacement gas or diesel engines – [...] [...] |
 
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