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Using Analytics To Relieve Range Anxiety

The intelligent use of computers, real-time data and cloud computing might finally take the wind out of the so-called “range anxiety” fear instilled onto unsuspecting buyers.

Surprising results in J.D. Power Appeal Study

Some well-deserved wins by the established premium brands, but one company is quickly coming up the ranks. Another winner is now killed off by its maker. Can you guess which?

BMW Invests In Coulomb Technologies And Offers Online i8 Price

BMW is seriously taking the lead when it comes to the electric drive in Germany with an investment in Coulomb Technologies and the online price for the i8 and i3.

Do new car safety features really help?

Mercedes rear seat belt bag makes us wonder if the automakers are past the point of diminishing returns.

GM investing $850M in Canadian R&D

General Motors is investing $850 million Canadian into research and development into light-weighting materials, mechatronics, software and communications for global vehicle platforms.

Coda calls on automakers to build range confidence into electric cars

If range anxiety is the bugaboo of electric cars, Coda Automotive's Aaron Cohen calls on automakers to build electric cars that inspire range confidence instead.

Jaguar C-X75 supercar to pack a 500hp twincharged 4-cylinder

The Jaguar C-X75 is expected to be one of the highest performance hybrids of all time when it arrives in late 2013 or early 2014 and when it does, the ultra lightweight sports car will derive a large portion of its power from a tiny 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that packs an awesome 500 horsepower.

Say goodbye to the car wash, self-cleaning cars are coming

Car washes may become a thing of the past, because researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have developed a new coating that can make cars impervious to water, dirt and superficial scratches.

MTSU research team develops DIY plug-in hybrid conversion kit for nearly any car

An affordable DIY plug-in hybrid conversion kit, developed by a team at Middle Tennessee State Univ, that is installable on nearly any car, could increase the number of electrified vehicles on the road, and could allows anyone to electrify the car of their choosing.

GM reconsidering support of Penn State due to Sandusky sex scandal

General Motors is reportedly considering their sponsorship program with Penn State University as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child sex scandal that rocked their football program and the school as a whole – while also leading to unprecedented sanctions against the school by the NCAA.

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