Peugeot-Citroen says three small electric car sizes are all that’s needed in Europe
June 20, 2010 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Citroen, Peugeot, Green Daily
The European automotive market is decidedly different than ours. For one, Europeans tend to have an affinity towards vehicles with wee dimensions, while a lot of Americans still trend towards a go-big-or-go-home mentality. Since Europeans seem to have a better grasp of the benefits of small cars, Peugeot-Citroen (PSA) [...]
Nissan Leaf profitable by year three; battery cost closer to $18,000
May 16, 2010 by admin
Filed under Green Auto
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Green Daily
Nissan Leaf – Click above for high-res image gallery
A couple weeks ago, the Times of London reported that the battery in the Nissan Leaf cost the automaker around $9,000 to produce. We covered the story here, but were hesitant to agree with what seemed to be an incredibly low price. [...]
Bill proposed to keep NHTSA employees from getting automaker jobs for three years
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety
Toyota’s very public recall problems have cast light on what critics suggest is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s sometimes cozy relationship with automakers. A new report in The Detroit News shows that new legislation is being proposed that aims to curb workers transitioning between the government agency and the automakers [...]
GM unveils three futuristic, urban EN-V concepts
March 28, 2010 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, China, Hatchback, GM, Electric
GM EN-V concepts – Click above for high-res image gallery
Today General Motors unveiled a trio of EN-V concepts that showcase the automaker’s idea for a new global, urban mobility vehicle. Developed in conjunction with its partner in China, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., the EN-V concepts build [...]
NHTSA launching probe into timeliness of three Toyota recalls
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Toyota
Another day, another major story on Toyota’s recent recall woes. As you may have already heard, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration – and particularly U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood – is less than pleased with the way Toyota has handled its various vehicle callbacks.
Now, NHTSA has made its [...]
