When Detroit Electric produced the 1916 Brougham Model 60 (often called the “Opera Coupe”), the company had already been making electric cars for nine years and boasted not only one of the longest ranges in the industry, but also the highest number of cars produced. This beautiful carriage-style EV still …
Design student Kosin Voravattayagon at Sweden’s Umea Institute of Design has created this Volkswagen inspired (and sponsored) design. Meant to be a concept showcasing possible technologies for the year 2025, the VW Trimaran is a fully autonomous (self-driving) car that can be used as a carpooling commuter. Pinboard (MacAaron)
The University of Michigan Solar Car Team won the 2012 American Solar Challenge (ASC) with its car Quantum, snagging a fourth consecutive ASC title, and also breaking the record the team set in 2008. Final time for the 1,650-mile (2,655 km) competition was 44:36:21—10 hours and 18 minutes ahead of …
The Chevrolet Volt was the top-selling plug-in vehicle (PEs) in the US in June 2012, posting 1,760 units, up 213.7% by volume from the 561 units in June 2011. For the first six months of the year, Volt sales reached 8,817 units, up 221.2% from 2,745 units in the first …
For the past week, I’ve been driving the 2012 VW Passat TDI sedan. It’s a beautiful car that, for its price point, surprises with its excellent handling and ride. The extremely efficient diesel engine, though, is really the crowning achievement of this car. Pinboard (MacAaron:aacaoc)
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MaHyTec is producing a hydrogen-powered riding lawn mower for market. The mower is a bi-cylinder 500ccm engine unit which burns hydrogen (no fuel cells), which keeps the price lower than it would otherwise be. Pinboard (MacAaron:aacaoc)
