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2009 Honda Insight tops Consumer Reports Most-Reliable List2009 Honda Insight tops Consumer Reports Most-Reliable List

Jennifer Knightstep

Consumer Reports, long respected by consumers for its unbiased analysis of everything from vacuum cleaners to children’s toys to cars, has published its list of the most reliable (and unreliable) vehicles. Overall, the results are stunning...

Ford's Director of Global Electrification Discusses Battery SwappingFord's Director of Global Electrification Discusses Battery Swapping

Eric Loveday

There are many methods for charging EVs. From using household current, to battery swapping, to fast charge stations, the list is continually growing. However, not everyone is on board with some charging options. Battery swapping has...

Better Place Experimenting With EV Car Sharing at Train StationsBetter Place Experimenting With EV Car Sharing at Train Stations

Eric Loveday

Better Place, well known for their somewhat controversial battery swapping technology and their growing partnership with Renault is now toying with yet another new idea. Better Place is partnering with DSB, Denmark’s largest commuter train service...

ROBRADY Design Innovates With New Business ModelROBRADY Design Innovates With New Business Model

Jason Hendler

Recently, I spoke with Rob Brady, Owner / CEO / Design Director of ROBRADY Design, who has worked with alternative vehicle companies such as Vectrix, Segway and, most recently, DK City on their folding bike design. ...

Toyota Prius Coupe May Be In The WorksToyota Prius Coupe May Be In The Works

Jon Vandervelde

British motor magazine Autocar reports that Toyota is working on a sporting coupe version of its Prius as a direct competitor to the sporty Honda CR-Z. Although it was formerly thought that Toyota had rejected the...

Japan's Tokai Challenger Wins The 2009 World Solar ChallengeJapan's Tokai Challenger Wins The 2009 World Solar Challenge

Jon Vandervelde

Carrying the regulation-maximum 6 square meters of solar cells and reaching speeds of up to 94 mph, the Solar-powered Tokai Challenger built by a team from Tokai University, Japan, has fought it’s way across 3000 kilometers...

Focus EV Prototype Test DriveFocus EV Prototype Test Drive

Eric Loveday

Ford will introduce the Focus EV in 2011 to high expectations. The vehicle will be one of the first EVs to hit the roads from a domestic manufacturer. For Ford, it will be their second EV...

Ford and the University of Michigan Team Up To Develop Next Generation HybridFord and the University of Michigan Team Up To Develop Next Generation Hybrid

Eric Loveday

Last week Ford Motor Company announced that it has been working with the University of Michigan to help with the research and development for the companies next generation of hybrid vehicles. Researchers from both Ford and...

Biden Blurts Out Fisker Nina Plug-In Hybrid Line: Sedan, Coupe, CrossoverBiden Blurts Out Fisker Nina Plug-In Hybrid Line: Sedan, Coupe, Crossover

John Voelcker

There’s nothing like a little old-fashioned reporter shoe leather, especially when few other automotive media outlets bother to make the trip. Our colleague Gary Gastelu of Fox News traveled down to Delaware yesterday, to cover the...

Toyota Prius To Add Coupe In 2011 To Target 2011 Honda CR-ZToyota Prius To Add Coupe In 2011 To Target 2011 Honda CR-Z

John Voelcker

Building on the success of the 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid, which is close to sold out due to worldwide demand, Toyota is planning to add additional body styles to the Prius line. Now, the first details...