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The automobile industry has a long history rich with aftermarket accessories, replacement parts, and modified parts to enhance drivers’ experiences. It is about time that the electric vehicle industry got that as well, and the first of these EV-specific accessories is hitting the aftermarket now.
General Motors put their old alternatively fueled vehicles on display at the GM Heritage Center, showcasing the company’s long history with exploring fuels outside of petrol.
According to one GM engineer, a Chevrolet Cruze Diesel was able to travel 900 miles on a single tank of fuel. That translates to 58 MPG, and all it took was driving 5 mph under the speed limit. This is a great achievement, but, was it exaggerated?
North Carolina may ban the sale of Tesla Motors’ vehicles in the state, citing fairness of competition as a reason. More like trying to stifle innovation and offering consumers an alternative to the entrenched car dealership lobby.
The Department of Energy’s loan program for the advancement of vehicle technology underwent some significant changes following Fisker Automotive’s financial problems. The Feds decided to tighten restrictions and hopefully mitigate wasteful spending, though that has done nothing to cull critics of the green energy loan program.
The Tesla Model S apparently has a hidden menu that may reflect upcoming features and apps. So, is there anything good hidden behind the screen?
The Terrafugia TF-X is a flying plug-in hybrid car that manages to eliminate one of the main impediements to flying cars; the ability to take off. So far, most flying cars need a long runway just to get in the air, but this new design allows vertical take off and landing scenarios. Is this the dawn of the flying car?
The Chinese automobile company, BYD opened an electric bus factory in 70 miles North of Los Angeles in Lancaster, California. The plant has the capacity to produce 1,000 buses annually, but expects to produce 50 units in the first year. So far, BYD has a contract with Long Beach Transit for 10 ebuses.
