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On 30/01/2012 [2:56 pm]
Despite multiple delays, Coda Automotive chief executive Phil Murtaugh told the media last week he remains confident that sales of his company's debut vehicle, the electric Coda Sedan, will commence before the end of February. During an interview with The Detroit ...
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On 26/01/2012 [9:07 am]
By Jeff Cobb
2012 Nissan Leaf.
We’ve heard from naysayers that electric and other zero emissions vehicles are not the “future,” and from advocates who say they are.
Of course no one knows the actual future, but if today the California Air Research Boar...
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On 24/01/2012 [5:38 am]
By Jeff Cobb
2012 Toyota Prius c.
While ongoing CAFE hearings discuss mandating eco-friendly and efficient vehicles, a survey by Deloitte says perhaps an even more powerful force in their favor is also in play.
This would be “Generation Y” consumers – t...
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On 19/01/2012 [11:20 pm]
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a formal hearing to discuss and to investigate the potential fire risks associated with the extensively damaged Chevrolet Volts. Darrell Issa, R-CA, chairman of the committee, told members of the House...
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On 19/01/2012 [8:43 am]
By Jeff Cobb
In Detroit on Tuesday some strong arguments were heard either in support of or against the proposed 2017-2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards and the auto industry is split on the issue.
The hearing will be followed by two more this mon...
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On 18/01/2012 [5:30 pm]
The Kia Naimo Concept.
Last week, Kia Motors brought its 5-door, 4-seat Naimo electric sedan concept to the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The car is the Korean automaker's third electric vehicle to debut in roughly a year―the other two being the al...
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On 17/01/2012 [6:37 pm]
By Jeff Cobb
Last week at the Detroit Auto Show, Toyota showed the world the rest of its Prius-transcending NS4 plug-in hybrid concept.
Leading up to this unveiling, Toyota had maximized its PR value by showing teaser photos while offering details just as s...
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On 17/01/2012 [9:50 am]
By Jeff Cobb
Would you believe that eight years from now lithium-air batteries – with energy density nearly equal to gasoline and able to provide five times today’s average EV range – could relegate combustion engines to history?
You’ll believe it w...
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On 16/01/2012 [5:42 pm]
Fisker Automotive has again halted sales of its plug-in Karma and recalled those out on the road in order to fix a software glitch that has caused random check-engine lights and erratic navigation and entertainment system issues. This marks the second time in two ...
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On 11/01/2012 [7:48 pm]
By Jeff Cobb
2012 Prius c.
As anticipated, Toyota debuted the Prius c subcompact at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week to “complete the Prius family” when it becomes available in March.
Pricing will start at “under $19,00...
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