Try it before you buy it. That seems to be the idea of the relationship between car maker Smart and rental agency Hertz. Hertz will be carrying Smart ED’s (electric drive) for rental starting in 2011.
Hertz to Offer Smart EV’s for Rental in 2011
December 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
GM Planning Hatchback, Crossover Volts
December 7, 2010 By 2 Comments
The first Chevy Volts only just started rolling off of the production line, but GM is already working on a next generation of plug-in hybrids. One loose-lipped executive let slip that a hatchback and five-person MPV would debut around 2015.
Chrysler Planning Ram 1500 Diesel/Hybrid?
December 7, 2010 By 11 Comments
Chrysler withdrew from hybrid vehicle market before they even really got going. Their masters at Fiat seem to think natural gas is the way to go. And yet here we come across plans and parts for a Ram 1500 diesel/hybrid.
Fiat and Chrysler Going Natural Gas Over Electric, Hybrid
December 6, 2010 By 4 Comments
Despite the recent glut of EV’s, not everybody is convinced electric cars are the way future. Fiat and by extension, Chrysler, are two such companies. They think natural gas is a better alternative.
Chinese Commercial Train Breaks 300 MPH
December 6, 2010 By 18 Comments
The Chinese high-speed rail system is a serious feat of engineering accomplishment. Not only is it the biggest network of high-speed rail tracks, but a recent test run by a commercial train set a new speed record of 302 mph.
Are You Ready For the Road Train?
December 6, 2010 By 2 Comments
The European Union’s “SAfe Road TRains for the Environment” (SARTRE) initiative kicked off last year, promising to ease traffic congestion and improve fuel economy while making highway travel safer and more convenient … by taking drivers out of the equation. SARTRE’s utopian vision has drivers commuting to work while reading a book, catching up on [...]
Video: Watch the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt Get Built
December 6, 2010 By 1 Comment
While traditional cars have been manufactured for over a hundred years, electric vehicles present a different set of challenges. Hit the jump and watch these videos of the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt being built if you don’t believe me.
Would You Rather: Walk or Bike?
December 4, 2010 By 14 Comments
Simple question really. If you just couldn’t have a car for whatever reason, and you lived within say, two miles of work, would you rather walk, or use a bicycle, to get around? Leave your preference below in the comments.
