Published on June 18th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
This week Honda announced that it would be trimming several hybrid and compressed natural gas vehicles from its lineup, including the two-seat, two-door CR-Z hatchback. Before it goes quietly into the night though, Honda will give ... Read More →
Published on June 18th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
1 commentCroatia’s Mate Rimac wants to be the Elon Musk of Eastern Europe, and his boutique EV maker Rimac Automobili is already getting noticed on the global stage. Beyond the million-dollar, 1,088 horsepower Concept_One, Rimac has also ... Read More →
Published on June 18th, 2015 | by Steve Hanley
1 commentBy the end of the decade, autonomous trucks will be driving themselves around the Alberta tar sands, putting 1000 people out of work. Is this progress? ... Read More →
Published on June 17th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
2 commentsElon Musk told the world about his idea for the hyperloop transportation project, while insisting he didn’t have time to pursue such a fanciful idea. Maybe Musk is having second thoughts though, as his other pet ... Read More →
Published on June 17th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
In the past five years, biofuels have fallen out of favor as plug-in cars have taken center stage, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a place at the table for biofuels. Britain’s poop-powered bus not only ... Read More →
Published on June 17th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
Elon Musk has cornered the market on EV charging with his fast and free Supercharger network, which can top off an 85 kWh Model S in about an hour. As fast as the Superchargers are though, ... Read More →
Published on June 17th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
1 commentAt about 8.4 miles/13.6 km in length, the 24 Hours of Le Mans asks man and machine to navigate a long and twisty course at triple digit speeds, allowing the course to be completed in less ... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
10 commentsAfter Tesla and Nissan, I’d argue that no other automaker has invested as much money and talent into electrification as BMW. Beyond the i3 and i8, BMW is beginning to offer plug-in versions of flagship models ... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
4 commentsDespite being discussed for several years, and slated for a big reveal early next year, we still don’t know all that much about the Tesla Model III. The only things we know for sure is that ... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2015 | by Steve Hanley
12 commentsAt the annual shareholders meeting, two asked the company to end the Tesla leather interior options for its cars on environmental and compassionate grounds... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
If Tesla Motors is still an underdog, than Local Motors might be considered little more than a benchwarmer by some outside observers. But not this guy; I’ve been enamored with the big ideas behind Local Motors ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
3 commentsConceived in Finland and utilizing lightweight composite body, the Toroidion electric supercar concept makes some bold claims about its power and performance. Reportedly making 1 megawatt of power, which translates to 1,341 horsepower, the Toroidion concept ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
Next year BMW celebrates a century of business in the auto industry, and there are plenty of rumors as to what the company has in store to celebrate. One of the most consistent rumors for a ... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2015 | by Steve Hanley
5 commentsTesla CEO Elon Musk announced at the company's annual meeting that it is doubling the capacity of its PowerWall but keeping the price exactly the same... Read More →
Published on June 15th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
10 commentsOver the past six months the Internet has been flooded with videos of the 691 horsepower Tesla Model S P85D racing, and beating, just about every conventional car it comes up against. Despite its 3.2 second ... Read More →
Published on June 14th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
1 commentLast week a pair of Porsche 919 Hybrids set a new qualifying lap record ahead of the annual 24 Hours of Le Mans, leaving everyone to wonder if that performance would translate to the main event. ... Read More →
Published on June 12th, 2015 | by Steve Hanley
15 commentsElio Motors has begun work on the 5th prototype of its $6,800, 84 mpg car. It features a bespoke 0.9 liter, 3 cylinder gas engine and should arrive in ... Read More →
Published on June 12th, 2015 | by Christopher DeMorro
1 commentFew motorsports stories are recalled as frequently or as fondly as the vengeful Ford GT40 racing program, which won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans with a dominating 1-2-3 finish over Ferrari and the rest ... Read More →
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