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Poorly-translated rumormill: VW to build Porsches in U.S. {Autoblog}
May 13th 2008 12:56PM I seriously doubt VW will build a plant in UAW-controlled Michigan.
Rendered Speculation: 2012 Jaguar F-type {Autoblog}
May 13th 2008 12:52PM I think they would have a hard time naming it XD since Scion already claimed it.
Biodiesel's fate in Farm Bill reauthorization uncertain {Autoblog Green}
May 12th 2008 1:44PM Maybe we should convert all those unsold houses into biofuels.
The Professor: GM's new old engine tech, moon mirrors, the dangers of space war debris {Engadget}
May 4th 2008 11:41PM I think they stole the idea from that Absolut vodka ad where they cover the moon with mirrors and turn it into a giant disco ball.
The Professor: GM's new old engine tech, moon mirrors, the dangers of space war debris {Engadget}
May 4th 2008 11:27PM @ Tim, I guess what I was getting at with "cut out the middle man" is that you need electricity to make the hydrogen and pump it into storage tanks on vehicles. The vehicles then use the hydrogen to make electricity to drive electric motors. You could burn it in an ICE but that is less efficient.
It would be more efficient to send the electricity to an ultracapacitor or battery. So far all hydrogen storage systems weigh as much or more than batteries. And while the gas distribution network is well established, it is not adequate for hydrogen since it is such a small molecule and can readily escape.
And let's not forget that the byproduct of hydrogen is water vapor, which is a much worse greenhouse gas than CO2. Sure, nature would balance everything out by condensing it out of the atmosphere in some form of precipitation. But if hydrogen were used on a large scale, that would put a lot more water vapor in the air than normal, leading to more and powerful storms as it condenses out.
The Professor: GM's new old engine tech, moon mirrors, the dangers of space war debris {Engadget}
May 4th 2008 10:22PM Why not just use the electricity from the solar cells (or whatever the source) to charge up a battery or ultracapacitor? Cut out the middle man. Battery and capacitor technology is rapidly evolving, cutting down recharge times, increasing battery life, and increasing range. The technology is evolving much faster than hydrogen technology.
And you thought $79,995 was crazy...GT500KR for sale on ebay for $154,991.00 {Autoblog}
May 4th 2008 3:58PM Does BMW of Lincoln own Lone Star Ford?
Pelosi's replies to GOP's call for a "commonsense" plan to lower gas prices {Autoblog Green}
Apr 24th 2008 5:25PM I agree with most of what's already been said. However, I still think it's ridiculous that we are subsidizing the oil companies with public money.
Beijing 2008: Buick Invicta Concept debuts, say hello to next LaCrosse {Autoblog}
Apr 19th 2008 10:01AM The Malibu is not an Epsilon II car and won't be until 2012. That said, I like the design and I hope they stick with it for the Lacrosse. Actually, they should ditch the Lacrosse name and stick with Invicta.
2009 Dodge Ram Regular Cab and TRX-4 models quietly appear {Autoblog}
Apr 11th 2008 8:40PM They actually had the regular cab at the Minnesota Auto Show. I guess I never realized that it hadn't been at the big auto shows or I would've taken a picture.
