Mitsubishi has busted out a really interesting all-electric, the i MIEV Sport. Anything zero-emissions is going to catch my eye, but this baby has a solar roof and two wind turbines tucked up in the front grill in addition to the now fairly “standard” regenerative braking.
Apparently a solar roof will add about 20 miles to […]
Posted on September 8th, 2007 by Shorty
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Initial reports suggest that the Volvo C30 diesel hatchback, set to be unveiled next month at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will achieve an impressive 52.26 mpg by doing nothing more than taking common sense design choices. The improvements include:
Refinements to the software that manages the engine.
The use of low-friction transmission oil.
Selection of tires with low […]
Posted on August 25th, 2007 by Shorty
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Robert Boniface, Director of General Motors Advanced Design Studio, gives us a rundown of Chevy’s electric concept car, the Volt, scheduled to go on sale in 2010. Video courtesy of Car Buyer’s Notebook.
Car Buyer’s Notebook is run by Frank Giovinazzi, and offers car reviews, auto news, and profiles of auto-industry professionals, […]
Posted on July 25th, 2007 by QueenMab
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