Posts Tagged ‘Shift’
Shift {Electricity, hybrids, hydrogen, biofuel. . . and a lot of other cool stuff that’s barely pronounceable}
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Turning up the heat on the Volt:
General Motors engineers are already engaging in hot-weather testing of the upcoming Chevrolet Volt to make sure it can survive in all parts of North America. Volt prototypes are currently being tested at GM’s Yuma, Ariz., proving grounds. (more…)
Shift: If you didn’t already order a Leaf, you’ll have to wait until next year
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says the Japanese automaker has already reached its maximum production capacity for its Leaf electric car in the United States this year. “We think there is a big future for this car. I can already tell you that the production for 2010 is already sold out,” said Ghosn (more…)
Shift: From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps.
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
By WHEELBASE COMMUNICATIONS
Plugged in for the 500: A battery-electric version of upcoming Fiat 500 small car is expected to appear on Chrysler’s stand at the Detroit, Mich., auto show on Jan. 11. Fiat currently runs once-bankrupt Chrysler. According to trade newspaper Automotive News, the 500 EV will be part of a display that includes the 500C convertible and the 500 Abarth, Fiat plans to begin selling the 500 in North America in late 2010 or early 2011 and will build the car at Chrysler’s Toluca plant in Mexico. Word is that the Chrysler display will also include a Chrysler version of the Lancia Delta hatchback, which is currently sold in Europe. (more…)
