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Fuel cells, sidelined but not forgotten at electric vehicle show Fuel cells, sidelined but not forgotten at electric vehicle show
As the spotlight has shifted to battery-powered cars, other promising alternative fuels have been left in the dark. That’s especially true for yesterday’s transportation stars, fuel-cell vehicles. But that doesn’t mean progress has stopped....
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Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models Purpose-built electric cars trump manufacturer-converted models
There are two kinds of electric cars at this year’s electric vehicle symposium, fondly known as EVS26: Purpose-built electric cars, and those that have been built from standard gasoline cars. The difference could not be more stark. Cars that have been built...
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Best deals on used SUVs for spring Best deals on used SUVs for spring
We’re heading into the busy summer travel season and if a road trip is in your getaway plans, a used SUV may be a good choice to fit the family and gear. As we have been reminded by our recent tests, new SUVs can be pricey. To make shopping easier, we have...
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California to boost mandate for electric cars California to boost mandate for electric cars
Even with their low cost of ownership, some have speculated that the electric car movement is being driven more by regulations than by consumer demand. Specifically, they’re referring to regulations in the state of California that demand major automakers...
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A Fast-Moving Electric Car Future with DC Fast Charging A Fast-Moving Electric Car Future with DC Fast Charging
? A sign of emerging technology and a push to minimizing the environmental impact of automobiles has led to the sizable production of electric or electrified vehicles becoming a reality. Dismissed for a long time, cars using battery-backed propulsion are being...
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April 2012 Sales: What the Headlines Don’t Tell You April 2012 Sales: What the Headlines Don’t Tell You
Another month, more headlines blaring profit news and sales records. And still more cautious pessimism from this writer. It’s not that a bubble burst is coming; It’s likely we’re still seeing purchases that, for economic reasons, people delayed making during...
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Behind the wheel of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart small sedan Behind the wheel of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart small sedan
Chrysler dusted off the “Dodge Dart” nameplate for a small sedan based on an elongated and stretched platform shared with the Alfa Romeo Guilietta, a premium compact sold in Europe and elsewhere. This is the first new Dodge car to emerge from the Chrysler-Fiat...
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Next level-charging stations begin to expand Next level-charging stations begin to expand
As we celebrate Earth Day for 2012, it’s impossible not to notice that electric cars, partly championed by the environmental movement, are becoming available with more on the horizon. While they’ve come in for a lot of criticism for their high prices,...
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Earth Day 2012 marks progress for fuel economy technology Earth Day 2012 marks progress for fuel economy technology
With Earth Day approaching on Sunday, it seems like a good time to celebrate some of the technologies that have given the U.S. auto fleet the best average gas mileage in history: Much of the technology has been spurred by automakers’ efforts to meet customer...
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There is Blue Smoke Coming From My Car Tailpipe There is Blue Smoke Coming From My Car Tailpipe
Reader Question There is blue smoke coming from my car only when it idle when I stand at a stop light and on a hot day there is a lot of blue smoke coming out of my exhaust when I do a reversed parking. I did replace my O rings but know this is happening. See the...
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