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Officially Official: Opel Flextreme Concept - 40g/km of CO2 and two Segways in the trunk! {Autoblog}
Sep 11th 2007 3:44PM Despite being a U.S. citizen/resident, I much prefer the Flextreme's styling over the Volt's. The only part I don't like is the rear-view-blocking center pillar due to the butterfly cargo doors. However, that's a concept feature that likely won't make it to production, so I hope GM goes with a more traditional hatch or clamshell for the cargo doors.
I'm presently saving up to buy a PHEV in 2010 (and hoping my current car lasts that long); either a VentureOne trike or an E-Flex car. At present, my clear favorite is the Flextreme, which will hopefully be available in the U.S., perhaps branded as a Saturn.
Chevy Volt goes to Europe: Opel Flextreme Concept has ultra-low emissions of 40g/km of CO2 (!) and two on-board Segways {Autoblog Green}
Sep 11th 2007 3:30PM Many interesting comments on an interesting vehicle.
I have to say that despite being a U.S. citizen & resident, I much prefer the Flextreme's styling over the Volt's. The only part I don't like is the rear-view-blocking center pillar due to the butterfly cargo doors. However, as others have mentioned, many concept features likely won't make it to production, so I hope GM goes with a more traditional hatch or clamshell for the cargo doors.
I'm presently saving up to buy a PHEV in 2010 (and hoping my current car lasts that long); either a VentureOne trike or an E-Flex car. At present, my clear favorite is the Flextreme, which will hopefully be available in the U.S., perhaps branded as a Saturn.
In the AutoblogGreen Garage: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid {Autoblog Green}
Jun 5th 2007 4:59PM Nice-looking compact SUV with decent mileage. Thanks for the review, though I have to admit I'm unfamiliar with the terms "fly compliant" and "fly even".
Look Back to Look Ahead {Autoblog Green}
Jun 1st 2007 4:44PM A recent article on fool.com also mentions the 12% consumption drop around 1980, and attributes it to conservation efforts, including implementation of auto efficiency standards (yay!) and speed limits (boo!).
http://www.fool.com/investing/small-cap/2007/05/25/one-road-to-lower-gas-prices.aspx?vstest=search_042607_linkdefault
Actually, when adjusted for inflation, we're getting close to the all-time high:
http://www.fintrend.com/inflation/images/charts/Oil/Gasoline_inflation_chart.htm
Regarding telecommuting, those who do so once per week are already reducing their consumption by 20%! Of course, that's ignoring weekend driving, but it's a significant drop already now instead of 2017.
So, you want an older Vespa. Be careful out there! {Autoblog Green}
Apr 12th 2007 4:21PM If you want an electric scooter with Vespa style, get an EVT-168:
http://www.evtamerica.com/
I've got over 1200 miles on mine now. My early impressions from a few months ago:
http://www.rantlust.com/suman/2006/11/13/breaking-the-addiction/
The scooter's growing on me more and more. In summary, it's not as good as driving a car, but better than riding the bus or a bicycle.
Back-seat drivers designed to save fuel {Autoblog Green}
Feb 5th 2007 2:06PM Andrew, that's just an advertising pic, but your point is well-taken. I mentioned elsewhere that I installed a ScanGauge in my car over a year ago, and have achieved a mileage improvement of over 10%, due to modifying my driving style thanks to the real-time feedback.
Gallery: High quality images of the Scoot - a simple electric scooter in search of a partner {Autoblog Green}
Jan 15th 2007 3:17PM Most people who presently drive a car to work may not find this concept useful. However, I've found the EVT scooters (with luggage carrier) to be a somewhat decent alternative to a car - for some trips. In case anyone's interested, I wrote up some of my experiences here, with links for further info:
http://www.rantlust.com/suman/2006/11/13/breaking-the-addiction/
Apologies to those who've already seen it. And no, I'm not on EVT's payroll! Just a satisfied customer - though I'm still rather unsatisfied with the EVT's speed (which is nonetheless quite a bit faster than this concept's).
How many planets do we need to sustain this lifestyle? Two? Whoops {Autoblog Green}
Nov 7th 2006 7:09PM Today I rode my EVT-168 electric scooter to work, as I have for the past week and a half (ever since I got it registered). And I voted. :)
JD Power on high gas prices and auto consumers {Autoblog Green}
Sep 26th 2006 2:54PM I don't know - the seed was planted in the early & late 1970's too, but didn't take solid root then. Hopefully the increased awareness of terrorism & global warming effects nowadays will be an effective fertilizer this time, though it sounds like the primary motivation is still cost of ownership.
Citroën's C-Métisse concept car photos and specifications {Autoblog Green}
Sep 6th 2006 5:11PM I love it! Too bad Detroit will likely thwart any attempt to sell these in the U.S.
