Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Spy shots: Fisker Karma makes an appearance in California]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/spy-shots-fisker-karma-makes-an-appearance-in-california/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/spy-shots-fisker-karma-makes-an-appearance-in-california/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/09/spy-shots-fisker-karma-makes-an-appearance-in-california/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Up until now, the Fisker Karma hasn't really been much more than a pretty face to go along with a promise. That changes today, thanks to a spy photographer who was lucky enough to catch the upcoming plug-in hybrid sedan out testing in California. Lawsuits often seem to have a dampening effect on enthusiasm, so it's good to see the Karma out and about. We can clearly see that the body is the same shape as what we all saw at its introduction earlier this year in Detroit. What we don't know yet is what's powering those shapely curves down the road. The first inclination from Autocar is that a Volkswagen 1.4-liter four-banger will provide power to the lithium ion batteries via a generator, but we really can't be sure what's being tested. Still, given the amount of electric know-how that Quantum Technologies, the electric powertrain supplier to Fisker, already has, we wouldn't be too surprised if something close to final-spec components were being run through their paces.

UPDATE: For what it's worth, these photos were not captured by a photographer hiding in the bushes. They were apparently actually put out by Fisker's Beverly Hills PR agency Rogers & Cowan. We still don't know anything about the mechanicals of the car in question, only that Fisker is trying to generate some buzz.

[Source: Autocar via AutoblogGreen, Autoweek]

 

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Man, the dangers of the new automotive world: confusing ethanol for biodiesel and kids hitting the silent Prius. Over in London, a new electric taxi is not going to be worth it to 60 percent of the cab drivers who need more oomph than the 100-mile range the batteries can provide. Still, that means 40 percent could use it. Sweet.

 

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]]>2008-05-09T06:03:00+00:00<![CDATA[Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/08/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/08/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/08/autoline-on-autoblog-with-john-mcelroy/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

WHY USE BATTERIES IF FLYWHEELS WILL DO?

Formula One could be on to something big. Next year all teams will be allowed to capture the energy that their cars produce under braking, and then re-use that energy at opportune moments, like passing on a straight.

It's really a hybrid system, but they don't call it that. They call it a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS).

The best part of the new regulations is that they do not specify what kind of regenerative energy system the teams have to use. It seems pretty likely that Toyota and Honda will go with a battery-electric hybrid system, since that's the kind of technology they sell in their showrooms. But Formula One is also going to become the testing grounds for a completely different kind of hybrid system that does not use batteries.

John McElroy is host of the TV program "Autoline Detroit". Every week he brings his unique insights as an auto industry insider to Autoblog readers. Follow the jump to continue reading this week's editorial.

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]]>autolineautoline detroitautoline on autoblogautoline-detroitautolinedetroitAutolineOnAutoblogf1 hybridF1Hybridfeaturedflybridjohn mcelroyjohn mcelroy autoblogJohnMcelroyJohnMcelroyAutoblog2008-05-08T15:29:00+00:00<![CDATA[It's happened: Boy hit by hybrid, mom blames quiet running]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/08/its-happened-boy-hit-by-hybrid-mom-blames-quiet-running/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/08/its-happened-boy-hit-by-hybrid-mom-blames-quiet-running/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/08/its-happened-boy-hit-by-hybrid-mom-blames-quiet-running/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Click on the image above for our Toyota Prius gallery

When an eight-year-old boy on a bicycle gets hit by a car while riding in the middle of the street, the blame often points directly at the youth. However, if the car in question just happens to be a quiet hybrid-electric... there just may be reason to accuse the vehicle.

Last weekend, a youthful Owen Erickson was riding his two-wheeler with a friend when he was struck by a Toyota Prius and tossed onto the hood of the popular hybrid. Thankfully, he was unhurt. His mother, however, was quick to place some of the blame on the "totally silent" Prius, claiming her son never heard it coming. As a scapegoat, the hybrid-electric vehicle is taking more than its fair share of heat. Two years ago, we blogged about the silent danger of hybrids. Earlier this year, Maryland launched a study, and passed legislation aimed at vehicle noise levels (more specifically, the "lack of" audible decibels), citing a legitimate concern for the blind. Just last month, a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives to study whether or not a "minimum sound level" needs to be established for these highly-efficient silent runners.

We obviously haven't "heard" the end of this hybrid-electric argument as it begins to gain momentum around the country. Whether future Prius models are equipped with blaring sirens or not, we do know that Moms will still need to teach their children to not play in the middle of the street. Thanks for the tip, Tyler!

Gallery: 2007 Toyota Prius Touring


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How's this for an idea: add a plug-in hybrid conversion kit to the outside of your car. Sound good? It's called the Poulsen hybrid and it's in the running for the Auto X Prize. Other cool news from the battery-powered vehicle world is more info about the electric Triac, which also might come in truck form. We'll need these options if the predicted $200 oil "Super Spike" happens in the next six months. Shudder.

 

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The Naturmobil is here. What is the Naturmobil (previously known as the Naturcar)? Why, it's a hybrid vehicle with some real horsepower. As in, it has a horse inside. The lengths some people will go... On the more normal side of the coin, the good news for American TDI fans, the first new VW Jetta TDIs are now on the way to dealers stateside. And Chrysler's plan to sell more cars by offering a gas price guarantee sure got people's attention - just not the kind everybody wants.

 

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Trying to choose a crossover hybrid? You have two choices: the Saturn Vue or the Ford Escape. AutoblogGreen has taken a look at both of these and you can read the reviews by clicking on the names of the CUVs above. Meanwhile, the gas tax holiday debate continues. Oh, and what's one alternative to high gas prices in India? Camels.

 

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]]>2008-05-06T05:56:00+00:00<![CDATA[Tesla Roadster rated at 300 HP]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/tesla-roadster-rated-at-300-hp/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/tesla-roadster-rated-at-300-hp/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/tesla-roadster-rated-at-300-hp/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Click above for more high-res images of the Tesla Roadster

The Tesla Roadster is like the gorgeous girlfriend that loves football, tunes a hotrod in her spare time, and doesn't believe in celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. The Roadster is a beautiful car, it runs on exhaust-free plug power, and it's already primed for more power. A Norwegian specialty car importer is quoting the Euro Tesla's power at or over 300 hp, with a 13,000 rpm redline and a single speed transmission.

Our man Sam tells us that the above is likely to come courtesy of drivetrain 1.5, which will be available later in the Tesla's production run. The revised gearbox drops a gear, adds an upgraded power electronics module, and provides better cooling. It seems the hype machine that is the Tesla Roadster is beginning to heat up, and more power will only make us want the green little drop-top more.

Gallery: First Drive: Tesla Roadster


[Source: Autoblog Green]

 

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]]>300 hp300HpAutoblog GreenAutoblogGreenElectric CarElectricCarlithium ionLithiumIonTesla RoadsterTeslaRoadster2008-05-05T08:33:00+00:00<![CDATA[Audi to offer electric vehicles within ten years]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/audi-to-offer-electric-vehicles-within-ten-years/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/audi-to-offer-electric-vehicles-within-ten-years/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/05/audi-to-offer-electric-vehicles-within-ten-years/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Audi has been quietly going about the business of preparing its lineup for a green future, with cleaner and more efficient diesels in Europe, and oil-burners scheduled for the US in the near future. While the German automaker realizes diesel will be big in the next 10 years, it's also planning for life without emissions. Audi exec Rupert Stadler says the four-ringed automaker is primed to offer an electric vehicle in the next five to ten years. Meanwhile, Audi's German competition has been talking up its green position, but Stadler points out that the Volkswagen-owned brand has more research resources to exercise its options.

With the emissions belt being tightened both here in the US and in Europe, every automaker is going to have to make huge changes to its vehicles to stay in the game, and Audi is no different. We're going to be the big winners during these changing times, and while a battery-powered R8 won't sound as good as its petrol-powered twin, we like the idea of plugging in our sports car instead of filling it with gas every few days.

[Source: Reuters]


 

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The first Tesla Motors store has a party, GM might be working on the second E-Flex vehicle already, and Aptera is busy crushing cars. In short, a busy time if you're a car company trying to get some eco-friendly wheels to market. Here's the weekend that was on AutoblogGreen:


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]]>2008-05-05T06:08:00+00:00<![CDATA[Nissan to get more electric by 2010]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/nissan-to-get-more-electric-by-2010/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/nissan-to-get-more-electric-by-2010/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/nissan-to-get-more-electric-by-2010/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The media has given a lot of attention to Toyota and GM in the race for automotive electrification. After all, many of the other current players in the game license their technology from the likes of these two. Nissan has remained relatively quiet in the competition though, sitting behind its Hypermini small electric vehicle and Hybrid Altima, the latter of which happens to be the result of one of those previously mentioned licensing deals. The recent 2008 New York Auto Show saw Nissan taking things a step further, however, with the unveiling of an electric Cube concept that's expected to hit production by 2010. According to Carlos Ghosn, it's just the beginning of a worldwide full electric lineup for Nissan and its alliance partner Renault.

The run up of oil prices and, of course, the current marketing trend that makes being environmentally aware the hip thing for squares, makes the future market for electrified vehicles a more viable prospect. Technological advances, especially in batteries, have also made an electric venture more economical. Mr. Ghosn expects a global mass market for electric vehicles by 2012 and fully anticipates that Nissan will be a part of that band wagon. The Chief Executive also hopes to push demand through the creation of government tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, making their lifetime cost to consumers below that of any gasoline chugger. Good luck, Ghosn!

[Source: Wall Street Journal]

 

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]]>carlos ghosnCarlosGhosnelectric carsElectricCarsnissan2008-05-02T18:32:00+00:00<![CDATA[Design students envision a modern Model-T]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/design-students-envision-a-modern-model-t/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/design-students-envision-a-modern-model-t/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/design-students-envision-a-modern-model-t/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


Photo: KEVIN A. WILSON, Autoweek

Recently, Ford Motor Company sponsored a contest with the goal of modernizing the iconic Model T, a car which revolutionized motorized transportation the world over. The winner of the competition, a 24-year-old junior at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit named Dong Trang, came up with an electric crossover of sorts. That's fitting, according to Peter Horbury, head of design for Ford in the Americas, because Henry Ford's original Model T sat high off the ground and had a modular design, capable of hauling people and their stuff at the same time.

What the modern-day designs don't share with their forebear is retro looks. Each of the modern T adaptations features fairly sleek styling and alternative power that goes along with our modern-day energy and emissions problems.

Trang's design is rather unique, featuring solar panels on the vehicle along with an energy-capturing suspension design that would help recharge the on-board batteries. Those batteries are also removable to provide power outside the vehicle. The seating arrangement is modular, allowing for up to four occupants or offering increased storage capacity. The rear hatch is also capable of folding away to offer a small pickup bed. Click past the break for some videos of Trang talking about his design.

[Source: Detroit Free Press, Autoweek]

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]]>dong trangdong-trangDongTrangelectric model telectric-model-tElectricModelTfordford model tford-model-tFordModelTmodel tmodel-tModelTmodern model tmodern-model-tModernModelT2008-05-02T16:02:00+00:00<![CDATA[Tesla Motors opens first factory store in Los Angeles]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/tesla-opens-first-factory-store-in-los-angeles/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/tesla-opens-first-factory-store-in-los-angeles/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/02/tesla-opens-first-factory-store-in-los-angeles/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Click above for high-res gallery from Tesla's Flagship Store grand opening

Tesla Motors has found enough time in between suing and getting sued by its suppliers to open its first dealership in Los Angeles, CA today. Located on the corner of Santa Monica and Sepulveda boulevards, the $2 million dealership sprawls 10,000 square feet and features poured concrete floors, an exposed ceiling of ductwork and beams, mirrors and potted plants. This is no Chipotle, however, as the first Tesla dealership will be staffed by salaried Tesla employees, not traditional salespeople who work on commission. Another dealership is in the works near Silicon Valley closer to the company's HQ, but we're not sure when that one will open.

Clearly modeled on the highly successful Apple Store experiment, the Tesla factory store is as much about educating the public and building brand awareness as it is about selling Tesla Roadsters. And that's a good thing, as there are no Tesla Roadsters to sell right now. The fledgling automaker has already sold 600 cars and has a waiting list 400 strong, but to date only four have been built. The first car went to Tesla Motors chairman and chief financier Elon Musk, while car #2 is earmarked for forced-out co-founder Martin Eberhard who has delayed delivery of his Tesla Roadster until its custom pain job is ready. Car #4 has been spotted at the Top Marques Monaco show with U2 frontman Bono behind the wheel, while car #3 should be on its way to an actual customer's garage.

Gallery: Tesla Motors Flagship Store - L.A.


[Source: AutoblogGreen, Photos by Vince Bucci/Getty]

 

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This just in: Rick Wagoner has told reporters that the Chevy Volt is still on for a 2010 release, saying that so far, there have been no hang-ups that could potentially delay the arrival of General Motors' forthcoming Ultra Super Image Flagship -- currently in the last-gen Chevy Malibu phase of its gestation period. We'll chalk up Rick's comments as one of the "regular updates" he promised the media back in January when he tempered expectations somewhat by applying the "fluid" tag to the Volt's timeline. We assume his latest remarks mean things are proceeding nicely in Voltland, which is good, because the car that will battle the 'lectro-Chevy for the hearts, minds and greenbacks of the enviro-chic -- Prius v3.0 -- will throw down the gauntlet in the General's backyard come January. It'll be interesting to see whether GM responds to Toyota's reveal with some big new Volt-related showcase at the 2009 North American International Camaro Show. Time will tell, and we're sure many more updates are in store between now and then.

[Source: Reuters]

 

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Heard about the gas tax holiday idea? There are apparently only two people in favor of it, and they're both running for president. Everyone else is strongly opposed. A123 thinks that people will come out in support of the company - it's likely going to offer an IPO later this fall. And, if you missed it yesterday, take a look at the Prius convertible.

 

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]]>2008-05-02T06:04:00+00:00<![CDATA[Owner takes Prius topless, makes hybrid convertible]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/01/owner-takes-prius-topless-makes-hybrid-convertible/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/01/owner-takes-prius-topless-makes-hybrid-convertible/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/01/owner-takes-prius-topless-makes-hybrid-convertible/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Click above for a gallery of the Prius Convertible.

Some modifications improve the breed; others are just plain stupid. We'll let you decide on this one. A forum member at PriusChat by the name of Exproducer spent six months and over $17,000 modifying his Waveline Blue Prius to get the open-air experience that was obviously lacking from his life. The amount of mods necessary to remove the roof and install the electrically operated soft top are staggering. The side airbags had to be nixed and the rear seats no longer fold down. The antenna had to be removed and relocated to the dashboard, and the trunk has lost half of its usable space with the top folded down. However, what's even more disturbing is Exproducer's claim that while fuel economy has dropped by two MPG with the top up, it's actually improved by four MPG when he's cruising with the wind in his hair. Since Toyota spent millions of dollars on wind tunnel testing the Prius to make it slippery as snot, we somehow doubt the validity of those figures. Regardless, head on over to PriusChat if you want to read up on all the details of the build.

Thanks for the tip, Danny!

Gallery: Toyota Prius Convertible


[Source: PriusChat]

 

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Is deciding between women dressed in nothing but lettuce leaf bikinis or free gas a tough call for you? Earlier this week, as a BP station in Virginia, drivers didn't have to choose. Other odd and interesting tidbits from the world of green cars includes this hack of a Porsche website and and a new fanciful rendering of the electric BMW Isetta.

 

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I'm so getting a WWBD bracelet. The answer to the "What would Bono drive" question has been answered: a Tesla Roadster. If he were to wait a little while longer, perhaps he'd get a next-gen Prius, which we now believe should have a larger and more efficient engine. Meanwhile, Colbert's Wørd is ethanol.

 

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]]>2008-04-30T05:50:00+00:00<![CDATA[Ferrari's son to buy stake in Pininfarina, too]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/ferraris-son-to-buy-stake-in-pininfarina-too/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/ferraris-son-to-buy-stake-in-pininfarina-too/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/ferraris-son-to-buy-stake-in-pininfarina-too/#commentsFiled under: ,



Pininfarina and Ferrari have had an intertwined relationship for decades, and according to a report from Reuters, the families are set to intermarry. Piero Ferrari, Enzo's son, is expected to join three other "prominent figures of the Italian automotive industry" that will take a stake in Pininfarina. The news comes shortly after Tata announced plans to throw some money into the Italian design house, which includes a 100 million euro stake in the firm. Part of that cash infusion will help to create the new electric car Pininfarina is developing with Bollore, while simultaneously reducing the shares that the Pininfarina family currently holds.

[Source: Reuters, Photo by DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty]

 

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]]>ferraripiero ferrariPieroFerraripininfarinatata2008-04-29T15:29:00+00:00<![CDATA[Bentley goes green with Continental DC]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/bentley-goes-green-with-continental-dc/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/bentley-goes-green-with-continental-dc/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/29/bentley-goes-green-with-continental-dc/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Click above for gallery of the Bentley Continental DC

We can't imagine being an apprentice at Bentley leaves you a lot of spare time, what with your full class load on how to stitch the perfect steering wheel, match wood grains and build twin-turbo V8s with your bare hands. A team of nine apprentices comprising the Bentley Greenpower Team, however, have found the time over the past ten months to build an exceptional little electrical vehicle for the Greenpower Corporate Challenge that kicked off at the Goodwood race circuit yesterday.

Their car, dubbed the Continental DC, was developed using the same CAD software that Bentley uses for its own cars, and is powered by two 12-volt batteries and a 24-volt motor that's required by competition rules. The body is also based on Bentley's 2004 Goodwood soap box racer and is basically invisible to wind resistance. The use of carbon fiber to keep weight down is extensive, to say the least. The body, chassis, wheels and even a specially designed suspension with carbon fiber beams under tension are all made from the exotic weave. Despite being green as can be, the Continental DC still sports some flare from Crewe thanks to a single leather Bentley seat with a four-point harness, a custom Bentley-inspired steering wheel and Bentley "dashboard".

Gallery: Bentley Continental DC


[Source: Bentley]

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