The Tesla Roadster is a powerful all-electric sports car. A really powerful sports car. The electric motor delivers 248 horsepower and 276 lb-ft of torque in a car that only weighs 2,750 pounds. And, as an added bonus, the elctric drivetrain delivers a mileage range that is about the equivalent of 105 mpg. Not bad, [...]
Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has taken a 10% stake in the electric vehicle start-up company Tesla Motors. The deal is a win-win not only for cunsumers, but also for both companies. Daimler will receive access to Tesla’s technical expertise in the design and production of electric vehicles. Tesla already has their Roadster electric [...]
Just a few days ago, we looked at GM’s decision to shed the Saturn brand and the effect that would have on the company’s hybrid lineup. At its most basic, the situation boils down to two popular Saturn hybrids getting the axe and the GM only offering one non-truck/SUV hybrid, the Chevrolet Malibu. Well, the [...]
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