The soaring price of gasoline and diesel fuel have many consumers demanding an alternative, and while E85 offers a slight break in cost and current hybrids offer a more economical take on things, the automotive community is still want more…or rather less fuel consumption. The leading source of interest from the electric powered vehicles is […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 17, 2008
When Lexus debuted their LS600h, we all knew that it was only a matter of time before the “big German luxury companies”, namely Mercedes Benz and BMW, would show their hand. BMW decided that the Paris Motor Show would be the prime location to debut their offering, and they did so in the form of […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 17, 2008
Barrack Obama released his plan for addressing energy issues on August 4, 2008, and this presidential hopeful looks to make an impact on the automotive industry should he be elected. Part of his plan is to push for Americans to purchase American-built hybrid vehicles that are capable of “up to 150mpg”, and by 2015 he […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 17, 2008
There has been a tremendous amount of press in the Kentucky area lately as provisions have been made to entice the makers of the Zap Xebra to move their production location from China to Kentucky. ZAP, a California based electric automobile manufacturer originally struck a deal with the Youngman Automotive Group to produce their new […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 17, 2008
That has been the credo of lovers of loud exhaust since the car was invented, but with the recently growing trend of gas-electric hybrids, a very real concern has surfaced. With a car that makes virtually no sound while driving in electric mode, there is a possible safety issue to blind pedestrians who cannot see […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 17, 2008
Almost centered on the floor, and located near the European exotics, Fisker Automotive released its Karma sedan to the 2008 North American International Auto Show crowd. This super-sleek and sporty 4-door has a distinctly European luxury look, but with a design that gives it the shape of a sports coupe. The most exciting portion of […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 17, 2008
The Toyota Prius currently stands relatively unchallenged as the most popular gas-electric hybrid car sold in the US, but new entrants into the hybrid market have sent Toyota back to the drawing board, and what they’ve come up with will add another “first” to the Prius’ accolades. As early as 2009, consumers can expect the […] More »
By: Patrick Rall | October 17, 2008
