Ford, GM, Chrysler and five top German car makers are on board with a new standard connecting system that can fast-charge an electric vehicle in as little as 15 minutes. It’s a killer combination of standardization and convenience that could break the U.S. electric car market wide open. Standardization is … [continued]
Yep, Ferrari’s the next big car company to jump on the electric bandwagon. There was formerly some speculation about it developing a hybrid, and that is apparently now confirmed. Here’s more from Chris over on Gas2: Is this a sign of the end-times? Ferrari, perrenial maker of fast and … [continued]
The Light Car project is a car sharing network similar to the popular Zipcar program. However, since Germany (along with the rest of the EU) is taking carbon emissions […]
Apparently my lack of interest in Porsches and GTRs isn’t abnormal for my generation at all – a new survey is reporting that the majority of GenY consumers (currently aged 19 to 31) are in the market for something greener, something a little more eco-friendly, and maybe even sustainable (at … [continued]
The Chevy Volt has been having a bit of a rough time lately, but the news you probably haven’t heard is that the Chevy Volt got the highest consumer satisfaction rating in Consumer Reports’ annual ownership survey. 93% of Volt owners said they would buy the vehicle again. The Porsche … [continued]
Flywheels are the ultimate green energy storage machines. They store energy mechanically, like a wind-up toy, so they don’t involve large quantities of lead, acid, or other environmental hazards, and they have a much longer lifespan than conventional batteries. That makes flywheels an ideal storage format for sustainable energy, but … [continued]
In recent years a greater emphasis on MPG during car shopping has emerged. Between fluctuating gasoline prices, a broader selection of hybrid vehicles, and the promise of plug-ins and battery electric vehicles, and mandated increases in CAFE standards, fuel economy is becoming an important vehicle characteristic for many consumers. Makers … [continued]
