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Self-Healing Paint Headed to Japanese Cell Phones

Ariel Schwartz — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:45:14 -0500

Earlier this year we looked at a self-healing material made out of polyurethane, paint, and chitson--but the technology is about to get some serious real-world testing on Japanese cell phones.

Coda's All-Electric Sedan Revs Up U.S. Auto Market

Chris Dannen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Sliding into the driver's seat of Coda's electric sedan for the first time, I looked around for clues. Here's 100 years of automotive history, reinvented -- what's different? No gear-shift, just a knob that engages the car's two speeds, forward and reverse. A battery-life gauge. Not much else. Then I pull into midtown Manhattan traffic and hear the road noise, the thrum of passing air. They were always there, but now there's no engine roar to drown them out. The Coda's motor barely whimpers as it speeds into a new market for cars with no gas and no exhaust.

American Consumers Now Seem to Prefer Cars Over Trucks

Brent Durham — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:47:34 -0500

The past couple of years have changed the American Automotive Industry indefinitely. In the past Americans loved to drive big luxurious trucks and SUV vehicle. However the driving habits of the American consumer has now been swayed because of spiking gas prices, reducing the carbon footprint on the environment, and the recent economy has put a damper on larger vehicle buying which are normally more expensive than smaller vehicles.

GM Volt's Alert System: It Won't Sound Like Blade Runner

Ariel Schwartz — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:23:07 -0500

The Most (and Least) Inventive Inventions on Time's '50 Best Inventions' List

Kit Eaton — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:16:54 -0500

If someone decided to do a list of innovative magazine lists, it probably wouldn't include Time magazine's "50 Best Innovations" list. The new one's out, and we've sub-selected some of the good items for you. But a broad swath of the selections are either too intentionally odd, fumbled, or just wrong. We're just, saying... you know?

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New Roadmap for EVs Still Fizzles

Ben Paynter — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:50:18 -0500

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Local Miami Dealerships See a Rise in Sub-compact Car Sales

Brickell Honda — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:59:24 -0500

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Youthmobile 2030: 6 Crazy Cars for the Next Generation

Ariel Schwartz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:25:58 -0500

What will the gadget-obsessed youth of tomorrow want in a vehicle? The design studios at Audi, GM, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, and Toyota set out to find the answer for the YouthMobile 2030 Design Challenge, which challenged Southern California-based auto designers to come up with cars that teenagers of the future will covet. The winner will be announced on December 3 at the L.A. Auto Show. Check out some of the wild ideas below.

From Overwrought to Overly Simple: Is Green Design Anti-Style?

Michael Cannell — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:57:05 -0400

Like everyone else, the design field braced for the fallout from the financial meltdown. At the time, some of us argued that good things could come from a period of constraint and reexamination. The consumer culture of design had become overwrought, with limited edition candleholders that sell for $2,700.

Nissan Offers a Second Life to Electric Car Batteries

Ariel Schwartz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:57:53 -0400

Lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries are often the most expensive part of an EV, jacking up the price of what might be an affordable sedan to a price that is out of reach for most consumers. The solution: Nissan wants to recycle EV batteries to store energy on residential and industrial solar panels.

Nissan Offers a Valuable Second Life to Electric Car Batteries

Ariel Schwartz — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:57:53 -0400

Nissan Land Glider Makes You Feel Airborne

Ariel Schwartz — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:50:39 -0400

Ever wished you could fly without actually putting in the hours to earn a pilot's license? Nissan's concept Land Glider EV brings the experience of gliding through the air down to earth--with tilting wheels and fenders that let to lean up to 17 degrees. But don't worry: The EV stays upright thanks to onboard sensors that calculate the best tilt for navigating harsh corners.

Nissan Proves a Big Market Exists for Cheap Electric Cars

Ariel Schwartz — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:56:52 -0400

Abandon your doubts that an affordably priced EV will do well. Nissan's news yesterday confirms it: Almost 22,000 people in North America have contacted Nissan since it announced, in August, that the LEAF EV sedan--expected to hit showrooms in fall 2010--will cost approximately $20,000.

Zipcar Reveals First Ever iPhone App

Ariel Schwartz — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:35:02 -0400

It was only a matter of time before Zipcar released a tricked-out iPhone app. After all, 27% of all members of the car-sharing service own an iPhone, and the built-in wireless technology installed in every Zipcar is just begging to be exploited. And the app, released today, exploits that wireless GSM network to its fullest.

Zzzzzap, Whrrrr, or Pshzzzzzz. How Should Electric Cars Sound?

Kit Eaton — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:53:06 -0400

Sci-fi film makers have for years had to solve a tricky problem: How should electric cars sound? Nissan's facing a similar problem for its real e-car, and turned back to Sci-fi--its Leaf EV will sound like those in Blade Runner.

Maryland Hyundai Dealer Sees Growing Sales Because of CARS Program

Preston Motor — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:36:06 -0400

Hyundai is taking strides to become one of the most popular names in the automotive marketplace. Economically priced and high quality vehicles offered by Hyundai are grabbing the attention of many American Consumers and competitors alike. There market share has increased over 1.5% since the beginning of 2009 to over 5% for the first time ever.

Ford Dealership Services Maryland and Delaware Diesels Under Warranty Certifications

Preston Motor — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:23:31 -0400

Maryland and Delaware commercial truck drivers and owners will now have no trouble searching for a service center certified to perform warranty repairs. The Preston Ford Medium to Heavy Truck Service Center is now a Ford authorized diesel service center, servicing all makes and models for the Maryland, Delaware and Virginia areas.

Will Portugal Become a Leader in the Electric Car Industry?

Ariel Schwartz — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:16:17 -0400

Nissan Intros iPhone App, Automated Driver, and Scented A/C While G.M. Makes Coffee

Dan Macsai — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:17:16 -0400

Nissan has been innovating in overdrive. Last week, we wrote about its still-developing electric vehicle, which will charge wirelessly like a Sonicare toothbrush. And this morning, the Tokyo-based automaker announced four new developments: Forest-scented A/C, an automated turn assistant, a brand-new EV, and a remote-control iPhone app. With no major auto shows on the horizon, it's a bizarre time for Nissan to tantalize the blogosphere. But we'll buzz along anyway.

Maryland Ford Dealer Preston Ford Stocks First Transit Connect

Preston Motor — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:52:39 -0400

The new CARS bill is not the only thing stirring up excitement for the Preston Automotive Group, a leading group of dealerships in the Maryland, Delaware and Virginia areas. The new Transit Connect has customers and employees talking about the current auto market and how now is one of the best opportunities to purchase a new vehicle.

Nissan Developing EV That Charges Like an Electric Toothbrush

Ariel Schwartz — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:22:29 -0400

Nissan is working on a plug-in electric vehicle for release next year, but the car company might differentiate itself from competitors by releasing plug-free EVs down the line.

Nissan Dealership Offers Best Prices to Maryland Delaware Area

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:30:03 -0400

Nissan’s exciting new Z-Car, the 370Z, is now being offered to the customers of Preston Nissan located in Hurlock, MD. The 370Z is the newest edition to the Z-Car family at Nissan, a line of legendary cars that started back in 1969.

Tesla Hits the Jackpot: $465 Million in DOE Loans

Ariel Schwartz — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:21:43 -0400

Finally, some good news for beleaguered electric vehicle startup Tesla Motors. Only a day after CEO Elon Musk wrote a long blog post defending himself and his company against rumors and accusations, Tesla has been awarded approval for $465 million in U.S.

Better Place Unveils EV Battery Swap Station in Japan

Ariel Schwartz — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:17:19 -0400

Israeli electric car infrastructure company Better Place inched closer to creating an electric car revolution last night when it unveiled its first automated battery swap station in Yokohama, Japan. The $500,000 car wash-like system takes only 80 seconds to change batteries, and can be powered completely by solar panels.

What's It Like to Drive Nissan's Electric Car? [Pics]

Chris Dannen — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:53:42 -0400

On Tuesday, I took Nissan's first and only electric vehicle, the EV-02, for a test-drive. The car--the only EV prototype Nissan has built to date--should be available to the public sometime in 2010, according to Nissan's North American Director of EV, Mark Perry. So how's the drive?