Recent Comments:
Toyota vs. Jim Press - Did Toyota get government help for hybrids? {Autoblog Green}
Apr 2nd 2008 8:27PM I just don't seem to understand why it matters if they helped Toyota. The United States and Japan are not the same country.
It seems that Mr. Press is crying in an attempt to get the US to fund their hemorrhaging company. What about the Intrepid ESX series of cars the Chrysler developed? 80 mpg full-size sedan. They never brought it out, even though they brought the cost premium down to $7500. The premium would probably be lowed today.
Rather interesting.
http://www.allpar.com/model/intrepid-esx3.html
BMW builds a hydrogen-only version of the Hydrogen 7 {Autoblog Green}
Mar 31st 2008 10:25PM Maybe it's just me, but I've never really understood how a lot of these concept cars sport multi-million dollar pricetags. When they build them, do they factor in the manhours for the development of the idea as time, such as the $75 an hour fee at a local garage? It just seems to me that a lot of these vehicles start the exact same way: four wheels, four doors, etc. I understand that the technology for cars that sport fuel cells can get rather pricey (chemicals, etc.).
Perhaps someone can enlighten me on that aspect.
Avoid DUIs with the PartyPub, powered by pedals {Autoblog Green}
Mar 31st 2008 7:13PM Hopefully they have seatbelts in case someone succumbs to the alcohol and attempts to take a nosedive.
Portsmouth is first "20mph city" in Britain {Autoblog Green}
Mar 27th 2008 7:52PM Wouldn't it be kilometers per hour?
Hybrid Technologies slashes prices for 2008! {Autoblog Green}
Feb 12th 2008 9:04AM Dave, check the website for the answer to the charge question. As for testimonials, there do not seem to be any. However, if you contact the company, they might be able to connect you with buyers.
EPA makes it official: 2008 Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon hybrids get 21 mpg {Autoblog Green}
Dec 11th 2007 5:33PM So, if someone were to drive it conservatively, they might be able to squeeze out 24-25 mpg. That's actually not that bad for such a large vehicle.
The only problem is, these vehicles are not going to end up in the hands of the soccer moms who drive the current ones they bought used. These vehicles will never last on a used lot, should they make it to one.
EVS23: Just try to catch these bad (EV) boys: all-electric Mustang and Shelby Cobra {Autoblog Green}
Dec 5th 2007 1:22PM Those look pretty sweet. The ranges aren't bad. I wonder why the classic is much better than the newer one; weight?
I wonder what the cost-range will be like too. Regardless, all of these self-EV conversions are pretty awesome. I think they illustrate some good potential.
Remembering Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles (PNGV) {Autoblog Green}
Nov 23rd 2007 11:13AM Wasn't the Dodge Intrepid ESX series of cars developed during this program? I believe the ESX-III could get 72mpg and still met all safety criteria.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Intrepid_ESX
I don't know how accurate Wiki is, but they say Dodge is actually considering release next year or 2009. If that was the case, wouldn't it be appearing at all of the auto shows to boost their image? Or is it a sleeper, waiting for a sudden explosion into the market?
LA Auto Show videos: Lohner Porsche, Hyundai's QarmaQ {Autoblog Green}
Nov 22nd 2007 8:53PM My little Saturn SL2 has held up really well considering it has door panels made of plastic. The only problem I've had with the doors being made of plastic is when I had to fix the window motor in 2005, some of the screw holes broke and I had to plexiglass them on again. Other than that, they've been great. I go to college, and I've had people open their doors into my car so many times. My car shows very few marks. However, my girlfriend's Mazda Millenia has scratches and dents from all of the other doors. I don't mind the plastic so much, the only downside is the road noise that many other people will complain about (it doesn't bother me so much - but I know lots of people want luxury-style quiet inside their cars).
First Drive: 2009 Honda FCX Clarity, world's first series production fuel cell car {Autoblog Green}
Nov 19th 2007 10:19AM I think it looks amazing. The silver front fender looks a bit Jetta-esque. I like the potential for these vehicles (should the technology cost decrease substantially). Renewable energy sources being utilized for hydrogen are awesome, considering the possibilities in the future with cheaper solar panels, etc. BEVs are also a coming technology that could shake the foundations of the possible hydrogen market. A BEV would wonderful for around the town use (considering, once more, if costs come down substantially). A lot of people question why hydrogen should even be considered, but a fuel that would allow for long-distance travel is necessary. Parking and recharging your car on a roadtrip for 20 minutes (like some coming vehicles propose) wouldn't be fun. I usually pull off, fill up, and get back on the road in a matter of minutes.
The future's going to be defined by a plethora of fuel types. I honestly do not believe that there will be any specific winner for some time to come. Consumers are going to be sold on different technologies, which is fine. As long as they don't hurt the environment any more than current techs, then we'll all be good.
