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New Gas Mileage Rules Will Reshape What Americans Drive: Aerodynamics And Weight
No, we won't all be driving golf carts. In fact, as cars change over the next 12 years to meet much tougher fuel-economy rules, automakers will likely do their best to keep the changes invisible. Your next vehicles will deliver better gas mileage than ever before, no matter how large or small they...
Audi Tron Program: Latest Update On Plug-In Audis, More, From Berlin
Audi's 'tron' program has been, well, a little confusing over recent years. Back in the early days it was oh so simple--one concept car, known simply as the Audi e-tron... June 6, 2013 by Antony Ingram 4
Volvo S60 KERS Hybrid Prototype: Brief First Drive
Can you really improve fuel economy and performance just by taking a production car with a turbocharged 5-cylinder engine and adding Formula 1 race technology? To find out... May 17, 2013 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 15
Low-Cost Truck For Developing Countries To Come In Flat Package
The dispersal of automobiles is quite an uneven one. For every three or four-car household in the developed world, there are huge swathes of land in developing countries... May 14, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5
'Micro Hybrids' The Next Big Thing, Less Costly Than Mild Hybrids?
Not all hybrids are created equal. In fact, several different types are sold throughout the automotive industry, all offering varying economical benefits and priced at... May 14, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7
Tesla Model S To Get Adaptive Cruise, Lane-Departure Warning, More?
Drivers of the Tesla Model S are generally pretty happy with their cars, but as with any new product there are always a few ways it could be improved. Tesla Motors... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5
2015 VW Golf Sheds Even More Weight With Optional Carbon Roof
Volkswagen has made large strides in most areas with the 2015 Golf, but largest of all is the car's weight reduction. Some models are over 200 pounds lighter than their... May 7, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1
2014 Chevrolet Spark To Get CVT, Replacing 4-Speed Automatic
The Chevrolet Spark, the smallest Chevy sold in the U.S., will get some mechanical changes next year, according to Christi Landy, the brand's small-car marketing director... May 1, 2013 by John Voelcker 4
In-Wheel Motor Electric Ford Fiesta Previews Future Urban Vehicles
When automakers test prototypes and new technologies, it's often done under the skin of an existing vehicle--partly to save costs, partly to avoid the gaze of prying spy... April 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 4
VW Talks Future Tech: Plug-Ins, Natural Gas, 10-Speed Transmissions
Volkswagen chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn covered virtually every area of green technology in his talk at the recent Vienna Motor Symposium. Plug-in cars, natural gas... April 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 6
Volvo Flywheel Hybrid System (aka KERS) Tests Completed Successfully
If you follow Formula One racing, you'll have heard of KERS, or Kinetic Energy Recovery System. There are several techologies being used, but among them is flywheel KERS... April 26, 2013 by Antony Ingram 6
Yes, Combustion Engines Will Be With Us For Decades; However...
It should be fairly obvious, but apparently it isn't: Plug-in electric cars are not going to sweep the marketplace overnight. Their sales will grow slowly and steadily from a... April 25, 2013 by John Voelcker 34
Will New High-Power Microbatteries Matter For Electric Cars?
We've heard it all before--new battery technologies appear, set to revolutionize the way we use electric products. The story is the same for new microbatteries developed at... April 18, 2013 by Antony Ingram 10
Protean Launches Production In-Wheel Electric Motor
The benefits for dedicating an electric motor to each wheel of a vehicle were clear to see in Drive's recent video of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive. Make those... April 16, 2013 by Antony Ingram 18
Fuel-Efficient 9- And 10-Speed Auto Transmissions Coming From GM, Ford
The modern automotive business is a funny thing, making bedfellows of the unlikeliest of couples. Ford and General Motors don't collaborate often, but when they do it's... April 15, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7
Audi LED Lights Actually Save Fuel, Cut Emissions, EU Says
Many people imagine that fuel efficiency stops and starts with engine technology and driving technique, but there's a little more to it than that. Making a fuel-efficient... April 11, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5
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