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By the Numbers: April 2008 {Autoblog}
May 1st 2008 9:22PM read the star
"*All percentages are reported as the change in Daily Sales Rate because there were 26 selling days in April 2008 versus 24 in April 2007. Comparing the raw number of vehicles sold both months would not be accurate because of this discrepancy in selling days, so we report the change in the average number of vehicles sold per day."
By the Numbers: April 2008 {Autoblog}
May 1st 2008 9:16PM Im actually really glad jaguar is posting good numbers, but overall, those are some horrible numbers...
VIDEO: WebRidesTV pits IS-F against RS4 {Autoblog}
Apr 24th 2008 5:14PM relax there big guy...
M-Zero: Inspired by M with a whiff of Aston {Autoblog}
Apr 23rd 2008 3:09PM I actually liked it until I saw the rear...
Beijing 2008: 1st Bugatti Veyron in China sells for $3.6m {Autoblog}
Apr 23rd 2008 11:17AM Funny thing is bugatti still lost money on the sale...
Scuderi split-cycle engine almost ready for sale to automakers {Autoblog}
Apr 19th 2008 3:50PM Your right on the money. I was honestly thinking the exact same things when I was watching the video.
I honestly cant see how the increase in moving parts can equate to increase in efficiency.
Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy {Autoblog}
Apr 18th 2008 11:42AM Remember, not 100% of our power comes from coal. Alot of it does, but not all. You also brought up cats and their rare metals. think about the whole process of extracting, concentrating (which involves smelting which is horrible for the environment), and then refining. All of it takes a huge toll on our environment.
I know nothing about electrolyzed glucose but im more then willing me be schooled on it..
Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy {Autoblog}
Apr 18th 2008 12:05AM Also, I forgot to mention that althought it is correct that the electricity in the batteries still comes from power plans, but the overall efficiencies of the plants plus the electric vehicle still make EV's far superior when it comes to efficiency.
When we taking Energy density into consideration, EV's are really not that bad given where we are today. If you look at hydrogen, there energy density is pretty low so we pressurize it at keep at ridiculous temperatures. I mean look at the BMW 7 for instance
"Vacuum super-insulation for the hydrogen tank, liquid hydrogen consistently and for a long time remaining at a temperature of - 253 °Celsius, same insulating effect as with a 17-metre-thick layer of styrofoam." I also know that it is kept from 3-5 Bar or 43-73 PSI. Also hows about the fact that if you leave your tank of hydrogen while you go on a little trip, it will be gone when you get back. As a college student, this would be horrible since I only drive my car maybe once a week. Also the production of hydrogen is only about 1/4 efficient and the power to make that comes from the same electricity that could have been used in an EV. Add those inefficiencies on top of the inefficiencies of an ICE and all the driveterrain loss. The point im trying to make is that for the next gen fuels, electricity is the prime contender.
Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy {Autoblog}
Apr 17th 2008 11:53PM Its alot easier to maintain a couple of smokestacks then millions of exhaust pipes. Plus the application of renewable energy sources is constantly growing.
Im personally hoping that ultracapacitors and nano technology play a huge role in the development of electric cars.
Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy {Autoblog}
Apr 17th 2008 8:12PM Electric wasnt even mentioned, which I believe is currently the best next gen fuel. Along with on board range extenders, they will be pretty much perfect. I think automakers need to take a good look at electricity because it pretty much is the future of efficient fast cars. As much as people love hydrogen cars, I just dont see it being as great as electric cars. You cant ignore that instant torque and the simplicity of the cars. With even more development, quick charges will be a thing of the present, and the downfalls of electric cars will disappear.
