Eric Loveday, Author

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Eric Loveday is a car enthusiast with a love for everything automotive. He purchased a 1970 Chevelle at age 16, quickly outgrew its dated engineering and gas consumption and sold it off. Eric has a passion for writing and graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in print journalism. He has spent most of his time since then writing for online sites. Eric's automotive background stems from his father, a long-time mechanic for GM, now a part of the product development team at Chrysler. Eric believes that efficient vehicles are the wave of the future and reducing this nation's dependency on foreign oil will be the driving force behind electric and hybrid vehicles.

Articles

  • Chrysler and Fiat Deal May Result in More Electric Cars in U.S., Increased Demand For Batteries

    The recent agreement between Chrysler and Fiat could have an impact on green car and battery startups.

    The Chrysler Fiat deal, similar to the Renault Nissan deal awhile back could result in several...

  • Mercedes E Class Hybrid Coming Soon?

    Mercedes is a late entrant to the hybrid game, but is trying hard to play catch up now.   Next year they will introduce the S-Class Hybrid and the ML450 Hybrid SUV.  Both cars are important in their own right, but Mercedes best selling E-Class and C-Class lack hybrid variants. Wait just a few...

  • Silent Cars Could Prove Deadly to the Blind

    Hybrids and electric vehicle operate at nearly silent volume.  No burble of the engine, or whine of the belt, and no intake noise on acceleration.  It all leads to quieter roadways, but what about blind individuals who cannot see a car coming and instead rely on sound to know the placement of a...

  • Chrysler Peapod Mobility Appears to be on Hold

    Back on Earth Day, April 22nd, Peapod Mobility was to begin accepting orders online for its line of Peapod neighborhood electric vehicles or NEV for short.  The announcement of accepting orders came and went with no change to their website and no place to put an order in. Peapod, a Chrysler...

  • Review: Nissan EV-02 Prototype Electric Vehicle

    Nissan invited several journalists and other automotive types to conduct a brief test drive of their upcoming electric vehicle.  The prototype, still in early prototype form known as a mule, carries the internals of their electric model planned to come to market in 2010, but the body of the...

  • Tesla Model S Designer Franz von Holzhausen Reveals How Perfectionism Drives Design

    Perfection is a word that accurately describes Tesla Model S designer Franz von Holzhausen.  He sits in a photography studio studying every detail of the Model S sitting before him and wonders how he can improve on an already remarkable design.  Knowing that work is still needed and modifications...

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    Seattle Chosen For First Nissan EVs in U.S.

    Nissan's first electric vehicle to come to the states will make its premiere in the city of Seattle next year.

    The plug-in electric from Nissan will be about the size of the Versa or the Sentra and...

  • Hybrids Are Profitable for Honda and Toyota, $3,100 Profit Per Vehicle

    According to the Nikkei newspaper out of Japan, both Honda and Toyota are making a profit on every hybrid vehicle they sell. According to the report, both companies make an estimated $3,100 on each hybrid vehicle.  This profit margin is about the same as they make on a traditional gasoline...

  • Tesla Model S To Appear On Late Show With David Letterman Tonight

    The Tesla Model S is set to appear tonight on the CBS Late Show with David Letterman. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, "It will likely be the first fully drivable car to appear on the Late Show with David Letterman." Why the Tesla Model S as the first car on the stage, the answer is simple. ...

  • Fusion Hybrid Finally Runs Out of Gas: 1445.7 Miles on Single Tank, 81.5 mpg!

    At 9:08 yesterday morning, a team of drivers managed to surpass the 1,000 mile mark in a production 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. An astounding feat considering that all of the miles were driven on only one tank of gas.  But with 1/3 tank of fuel left, the team pushed on. At 5:37 am this morning, they...

  • Identity Crisis: Why The Prius and Insight Look Alike

    Why do the exterior design elements of many hybrid models seem so similar?  A commenter awhile back said of the new Honda Insight, it bears a striking resemblance to the new Toyota Prius.  Coincidence?  Not likely.  Is Honda trying to copy the Prius in hopes of sales success?  Also highly...

  • Porsche Panamera Unveiled, Hybrid Version to Follow

    Porsche has finally unveiled its much talked about four door sports car the Panamera.  The Panamera made its public debut at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 20th. The vehicle on display is not a hybrid, not an electric vehicle and is still burning that gasoline to get down the road, so why should...

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    Auto Task Force Critical of Electric Vehicles

    The Automotive Task Force assigned by President Obama, has come under fire for its findings regarding electric vehicles and the impact they will have on the car market in the next few years.

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  • Pockets Not Allowed At Lexus Hybrid Plant

    The all new Lexus RX 450h Hybrid makes news for reasons that you can't see by looking at or driving the vehicle.  The 450h is manufactured in unheard of conditions and with attention to detail that is simply astounding for a vehicle produced today.  In fact, pockets are not allowed in the factory...

  • Construction of Honda's Lithium Ion Battery Plant Underway

    The joint venture between Honda Motor Company and GS Yuasa has been recently announced.  The joint group called Blue Energy has set out to produce lithium ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.  To that end, they have begun production on a lithium battery plant in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto This...

  • High Voltage Engineers Are Key To Hybrid and Electric Future

    High voltage jobs could be the jobs of the future according to words going around at the SAE World Congress in Detroit. Apparently, engineers, mechanics, and electricians that are knowledgeable in working with hybrid and electric vehicles are in short supply and the demand for experienced workers...

  • Toyota to Sell Only One Prius in Europe

    Only one Toyota Prius, the new 2010 Prius will be sold throughout Europe, the outgoing model will no longer be available there. Toyota has made a decision and the decision is exactly the same one they made for the U.S.  The will only export the new 2010 Prius and will not sell it side by side with...

  • Honda's Ace in the Hole, The 2011 Honda CRZ Hybrid

    Honda has something that Toyota doesn't and it just might be want Honda needs to outgun Toyota in the hybrid war between the two companies.  What is this little something that Honda has?  The 2011 Honda CRZ Hybrid. The Honda CRZ is a two seat hybrid disguised in a sports car body or a sports car...

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    Fiat Working on Hybrid Power Train for Small Cars: Could Share Design With Chrysler

    According to Quattroruoute, an Italian magazine, Fiat has begun work on a hybrid powertrain for small vehicles and would likely share its design and engineering with Chrysler if a merger occurs.

    The...

  • Ford Aims For 1,000 Miles on Single Tank of Gas in Fusion Hybrid

    Ford makes an impressive claim that they can travel 1,000 miles on a single tank of gas in the new Fusion Hybrid, and this weekend they will put it to the test. 1,000 miles on a single tank is an impressive achievement.  Given the size of the Fusion's gas tank, the drivers will have to average 57...

  • Toyota Expects 40,000 Plus Pre Orders For New Prius

    Toyota has a hit with the new Prius in Japan.  The company expects to have more than 40,000 pre-orders before it goes on sale in middle of next month. Currently, Toyota has already accepted orders for more than 20,000 of the 2010 Prius and feels that they will double that number within the next...

  • Drivers Get a Work Out While Providing Extra Power For HumanCar Imagine PS

    The people powered car company makes another debut just in time for Earth Day 2009. HumanCar, a company with an inspiration to make and sell electric cars that are supplemented by human power, has released their new design the Imagine PS. The Imagine PS is classified as a NEV.  The vehicle will be...

  • Honda Will Not Lower Price Of Insight: Ends Price War With Toyota

    For now, Honda has decided to end the price war between their Insight and Toyota's Prius.  Honda has stated that they will not lower the price on its Insight to outsell the new Toyota Prius. In a price war that's been going on for a few months now, Toyota has progressively reduced the price of...

  • Fox's Bill O'Reilly Challenged to Live Up To His Words and Buy An Electric Car

    Fox News commentator, show host, and radio talk show host Bill O'Reilly has been challenged to live up to his words regarding purchasing a hybrid vehicle. Last year, O'Reilly claimed that he and everyone else should do their part to clean up the environment.  He even commented that he would buy a...

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