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Bugatti to produce 15 'Sang Noir' Veyrons, U.S. buyers get first crack {Autoblog}
Jun 30th 2008 11:28AM Pur Sang is still my favorite. Who needs color when you can show off your carbon fiber and aluminum body. yummm
Audi begins fuel efficiency marathon with A4 2.0 TDI, shoots for 59mpg! {Autoblog Green}
Jun 27th 2008 5:23PM @ls2ls7
Im pretty intrested in reading about those accords. I tried a quick google and i found a few articles about a man in an accord getting 59. I have a TL and find myself getting about 36mpg (car rated at 29mpg) drafting trucks at about 70 (with very constant and precise acceleration)
Im not sure if any of these drivers practiced any highway hypermiling techniques like drafting trucks or anything, but if not, then 68.3 is incredibly impressive. Im not that excited thought knowing that these cars will never see a day in the US any time soon...
Volkswagen prepping a plug-in "Twin Drive" hybrid for 2010 {Engadget}
Jun 27th 2008 12:27PM @Fanman
Exactly how I dont know. I do know that such a thing exists though. Ive heard of people who have made homemade ev's ordering only renewable energy from their power companys (at an increase of price). Tried doing a quick google search and i found a company in UK that offers 100% renewable power (http://www.good-energy.co.uk/).
Also, if your going to bring up the mining required for for the nickle and what not, why not include platinum mining up (for catalytic converters). ill let you do a google search on that cause im in a rush. Just looking up "platinum mining pollution" and see what you get.
Volkswagen prepping a plug-in "Twin Drive" hybrid for 2010 {Engadget}
Jun 27th 2008 12:26PM @Fanman
Exactly how I dont know. I do know that such a thing exists though. Ive heard of people who have made homemade ev's ordering only renewable energy from their power companys (at an increase of price). Tried doing a quick google search and i found a company in UK that offers 100% renewable power (http://www.good-energy.co.uk/).
Also, if your going to bring up the mining required for for the nickle and what not, why not include platinum mining up. ill let you do a google search on that cause im in a rush. Just looking up "platinum mining pollution" and see what you get.
Volkswagen prepping a plug-in "Twin Drive" hybrid for 2010 {Engadget}
Jun 27th 2008 9:46AM @ JZT
Do a little more research before bashing. I hate how all the electric car hates say, oh, the power is coming from coal plants and thats bad for the environment.
1st off - http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/215184,volkswagen-unveils-hybrid-car-prototype-that-comes-with-plug.html "Volkswagen said it would only use power generated from renewable sources such as sunshine, wind and hydro dams." So shut your mouth.
2nd off- Its been pointed out plenty of times before thats ICE's are pretty inefficient. Coal plants are about 40% efficient while cars are about 15%. that number may vary, but its about right. http://www.electroauto.com/info/pollmyth.shtml
Sony Ericsson's C905 shutterbug (and friends) in the wild {Engadget}
Jun 17th 2008 7:46PM hmm, only 3 urls at a time...
another pic
http://www.planete-nokia.com/phpBB2/uploads/post-4-1213718585.jpg
More pics at: http://www.planete-nokia.com/phpBB2/index.php?showtopic=4328&st=19245
its a french site. just look for "Par le Sony Ericsson C905" before the pictures cause there are plenty of other pictures in the thread from other phones.
Sony Ericsson's C905 shutterbug (and friends) in the wild {Engadget}
Jun 17th 2008 7:45PM For people doubting the C905's camera potential check out some of its new pics.
http://www.planete-nokia.com/phpBB2/uploads/post-4-1213695546.jpg
http://www.planete-nokia.com/phpBB2/uploads/post-4-1213695839.jpg
http://www.planete-nokia.com/phpBB2/uploads/post-4-1213715637.jpg
Chevy or Opel? What to do with Volt outside North America {Autoblog Green}
Jun 9th 2008 11:11PM @Nick
Thats the concept. But hopefully GM will try improve the aerodynamics of the car significantly before releasing anything remotely similar to the concept. It is already proven that it (the concept) has horrible aerodynamics. The reason behind the styling is probably because they dont want to make it drastically aerodynamic since the re-design following this improvement could possibly turn off potiential buyers.
Porsche going way down market with VW Golf-based hatchback? {Autoblog Green}
Jun 7th 2008 12:26AM I don't understand why people look at Porsche's expansion so negatively. I don't think a lot of people picked up on the fact that the Cayenne makes up a good chunk of Porsche's overall profit. This money can then go towards the future development of Porsche's. And honestly, I say this everytime someone says that Porsche's are not fuel economical. For what they are (Sports/Supercars) they are pretty damn efficient. Not to mention that they also bumped up the efficiency today with the addition Direct Injection and dual-clutch gear boxes.
While I don't quite agree w/ a golf based Porsche (or the hatchback fact), I think a small/efficient but nimble Porsche should be considered. I honestly wouldn't mind picking up a up to date 914 remake that could offer good mileage and a nimble ride
Tesla finally finalized its single-speed gearbox, on track for completion in August {Engadget}
May 28th 2008 1:11AM Ariel atom does it in 2.8s
so if 3.9 isnt quick enough, check out the Wrightspeed Sr-71 electric car which does it in 2.5. All it is is an electric atom
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/05/23/wrightspeed-sr-71-will-deliver-0-60-in-2-5-seconds/
