Project Better Place Feature Video
March 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
In the opening seconds of a recently uploaded CBS video, you can see the dashboard screen read “AC Propulsion.” so we now know that Better Place are at least testing that particular drivetrain. There are two test cars in the video, the Renault Mégane and a Nissan EV as befits the the only car partnership that is working with the electric car charging network company.
Better Place’s partnership with Nissan and Renault, may be about to grow with the reporter saying “other car companies are on the way.” Vehicle testing on a larger scale will start next year, and Denmark and Hawaii will have cars and charging spots in operation in 2011.
One pretty startling facts is that if you sign up for the maximum mileage plans (taxis driver territory), Better Place will subsidize the cost of your car up to 100 percent. Shai Agassi wants to offer you cell phone price model car ownership. Video after the jump. Read more
Henrik Fisker discusses his new plug-in hybrid Karma
January 18, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
After the unveiling of the production version of the Fisker Karma and the Karma Sunset concept at the Detroit Auto Show, Henrik Fisker talked about the company he has founded.
He talked about some of the technical details and we now know that the battery supplier will be Advanced Lithium Power. Fisker has exclusive access to batteries from ALP after recently taking an equity stake in the company. Video after the jump. Read more
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Uses Up To 23 Percent Less Fuel
January 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is making a preview appearance in Detroit before being officially unveiled in Geneva in March. The new E-class gets “up to 23 percent lower fuel consumption.” according to the press release from MB.
Design wise it has a squared-off, sculpted profile. Which looks quite aggressive, if a bit fiddly from the front, elegant from the sides and, like a Toyota Avalon from the rear. Read more
VW Bluesport Roadster Gets 57 MPG
January 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The VW Concept BlueSport roadster is powered by a 180 PS Clean Diesel TDI engine that uses a NOx storage catalytic converter to reduce CO2 emissions.
Using a 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission, the Concept BlueSport will reportedly get 54.7 mpg (US); if you use the Eco mode button you will reportedly get 57.36 mpg in city driving. Video after the jump. Read more
2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Teaser Video
January 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The next-generation Prius hybrid is scheduled to make its world debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January, however new images of the car, plus this latest teaser video, showing up-close details of the interior and exterior of the new hybrid from Toyota.
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All-Electric Smart EV due in 2010 - Plus Video Interview
July 26, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
According to Dieter Zetsche, a fully electric ForTwo will be on sale to the public beginning in 2010. Smart currently has an electric version of its little ForTwo in Europe known as the Smart ed. This uses a sodium-nickel-chloride (Zebra) battery, the 41 horse electric motor has plenty of power to move the vehicle around, and urban performance is said to be improved over the standard model. So far, the electric Smart has only been for testing. Read more
