By Roland Hwang
Today, a consumer group, Consumer Federation of America, released a new study that clearly shows stronger pollution and fuel efficiency standards that result in 60 miles per gallon by 2025 is good for consumers’ pocketbooks. But not only do consumers win, it also means less pollution, less oil dependency, and a stronger, more [...] [...]
GM's 'revolutionary' HCCI engine
Embracing efficient and cost-effective change
A new study claims that by 2035 US light duty fleet fuel economy could be tripled to 74 mpg without plug-in or hydrogen technology, at a much cheaper cost than achieving the same goal through plug-in or or hydrogen technologies.
So, have plug-ins become an excuse – dare I [...] [...]
Ford Fusion Hybrid
The U.S. auto market experienced its weakest August sales since 1983. Overall sales dropped by 21 percent compared to last August, when the Cash for Clunkers programs gave an all-too-brief boost to car sales.
Gas-electric hybrids, which disproportionately benefited from Clunkers a year ago, took a harder fall in August, dropping by 38 [...] [...]
Good for just 70 mpg?
An extra 20 mpg
What’s it like to drive a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid? What kind of fuel economy does it achieve? What’s the EV range? Time to charge, etc?
MotorTrend answers those questions today in a great article on the plug-in Prius and, well, the plug-in Prius drives pretty much like a [...] [...]
The 'range anxiety' killer.
A cost effective solution to range anxiety?
What happens when an EV driver has to drive a bit further than his plug-in range? He suffers from ‘range anxiety’ of course.
Soon, however, when describing ‘range anxiety’, a GM trademark will have to be included if GM’s trademark filing succeeds.
And, I have to admit, the [...] [...]
US dependent upon on China for 17 critical rare earths
Can rare earth activities in US catch up in time?
For a few years now worries about a rare earth metal shortage have been growing. Several times this topic has been covered on this blog regarding rare earths and hybrid cars, most recently in: Just how important [...] [...]
US dependent upon on China for 17 critical rare earths
Can rare earth activities in US catch up in time?
For a few years now worries about a rare earth metal shortage have been growing. Several times this topic has been covered on this blog regarding rare earths and hybrid cars, most recently in: Just how important [...] [...]
US dependent upon on China for 17 critical rare earths
Can rare earth activities in US catch up in time?
For a few years now worries about a rare earth metal shortage have been growing. Several times this topic has been covered on this blog regarding rare earths and hybrid cars, most recently in: Just how important [...] [...]
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