GE’s Plug-in Electric Vehicle Goals Get Downsized
Back in 2010, General Electric promised it would replace over half its fleet with electric and plug-in vehicles – quite a commitment at the time – 25,000 plug-in electric vehicles was the goal. Three years later, and it appears that GE has started to include natural gas and propane-powered vehicles to its green tally. GE […]
Ford and GM Competing at CES to Take Infotainment Lead
Both Ford Motor Co. and General Motors introduced open platform software kits at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that will enable developers to create applications for use in vehicles – as competition to lead the market in the infotainment trend. Ford’s Sync AppLink system links smartphones to the onboard infotainment system; GM’s connectivity […]
Chrysler Upgrades the Towing and Weight Capacity of Ram Pickup
Chrysler says its new Ram Heavy Duty pickup will offer class-leading towing and weight capacity. The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty will offer a 30,000-pound trailer capacity thanks to a new high-strength steel frame, improved transfer case, higher-load transmission and an upgraded 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine that Chrysler says will offer a best-in-class 850 lb.-ft. […]
Toyota Showing Technology for Developing Safe Drivers at CES
Toyota took the wraps off the highest-tech Lexus LS ever made right before the Consumer Electronics Show opened in Las Vegas. It’s called the Advanced Safety Research Vehicle and is meant to demonstrate safety features that could be coming to production cars someday soon. It’s not a self-driving car, but technologies that enhance the skills […]
NHTSA Wants Automakers to Add Safety Sounds to Hybrids & EVs
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed that automakers adopt sound emission rules for their hybrid and electric vehicles to protect pedestrians and bicyclists who may be unable to hear the vehicles approaching. NHTSA says that designing the vehicles to make noise at speeds below 18 mph would prevent about 2,800 injuries over the life […]
