Car Blog Green » breaking news http://carbloggreen.com Wed, 09 May 2012 09:33:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tesla to unveil Model S on March 26, hopes for DOE money by summer http://carbloggreen.com/tesla-to-unveil-model-s-on-march-26-hopes-for-doe-money-by-summer http://carbloggreen.com/tesla-to-unveil-model-s-on-march-26-hopes-for-doe-money-by-summer#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:56:00 +0000 http://carbloggreen.com/tesla-to-unveil-model-s-on-march-26-hopes-for-doe-money-by-summer/ In a newsletter distributed today by Tesla Motors, CEO Elon Musk provides an update on the business including an announcement that a driveable prototype of the Model S would be unveiled on March 26. The Model S reveal will take place at the Southern California headquarters of Musk’s other company, Space-X, which is where Tesla’s design studio is located. According to ex-Tesla SVP Darryl Siry who refused to show us images of the car no matter how much we begged before his departure, “the Model S a very beautiful car.” As long as it doesn’t have a hump back like the new Porsche Panamera we’re looking forward to seeing it. However, before it becomes anything more than a prototype, Tesla will need a lot more cash to pay for engineering and a factory to build it. As Musk told us when we talked to him in Detroit last month, he fully expects the company to be profitable by mid-year thanks to price increases and cost reductions for building the Roadster. Even if that proves to be true, which will be difficult when considering the current economy, it’s unlikely to be anywhere near the required cash flow to cover the cost of the Model S. Learn more about how Tesla hopes to fund the Model S after the jump, where you can also see the full text of the newsletter. Gallery: Jason Calacanis’ Tesla Roadster Photos copyright (C)2008 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc. [Source: Tesla Motors] Continue reading Tesla to unveil Model S on March 26, hopes for DOE money by summer Auto Blog: EV/Plug-in , Tesla Motors Tesla to unveil Model S on March 26, hopes for DOE money by summer originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green

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]]> http://carbloggreen.com/tesla-to-unveil-model-s-on-march-26-hopes-for-doe-money-by-summer/feed 0 French automakers get $11.8 billion bailout http://carbloggreen.com/french-automakers-get-118-billion-bailout http://carbloggreen.com/french-automakers-get-118-billion-bailout#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:21:00 +0000 http://carbloggreen.com/french-automakers-get-118-billion-bailout/ Following in the footsteps of similar programs in the United States and the United Kingdom , the French government has approved a bailout of sorts for its domestic automakers and their financial arms. Portions of these funds are to be used to further the development of green automotive technologies, including hybrids and fully electric vehicles. The main condition to receiving this money is that the automakers must keep their French factories open and operational. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s being doled out: Renault and PSA Peugeot Citroën will each get loans totaling $3.9 billion, while their captive financing units will each receive $1.3 billion in loan guarantees. This should help consumers looking to purchase cars get the credit that they need. Renault Trucks, which is a unit of Swedish truckmaker Volvo AB, has been awarded $640 million and auto suppliers with operations in France will get $785 million in loans. [Source: Inside Line ] Auto Blog: Legislation and Policy , Renault , Citroen , Peugeot , Europe/EU French automakers get $11.8 billion bailout originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green

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]]> http://carbloggreen.com/french-automakers-get-118-billion-bailout/feed 0 Chicago 2009: Ford Fusion Hybrid Pace Car http://carbloggreen.com/chicago-2009-ford-fusion-hybrid-pace-car http://carbloggreen.com/chicago-2009-ford-fusion-hybrid-pace-car#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:28:00 +0000 http://carbloggreen.com/chicago-2009-ford-fusion-hybrid-pace-car/ Click above for a gallery of the Ford Fusion Hybrid Pace Car Last November, a hybrid vehicle paced a NASCAR Sprint Cup event for the first time ever. That car was a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid , and the race was the last of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway. We managed to locate the exact car that was used as the pace car up until the green flag dropped here on the show floor in Chicago. Under the skin, this car is exactly the same as any other 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. That skin, though, makes this particular hybrid stand out from the crowd. Ford had a pretty good day at that race last year, as it was won by Carl Edwards in a NASCAR-spec Ford Fusion race car. Sure, the two vehicles share absolutely zero components besides the badge on the grille, but we’re sure Ford was happy to have its new Fusion sedan bookend the event. Gallery: Chicago 2009: Ford Fusion Hybrid Pace Car Photos copyright (C)2009 Jeremy Korzeniewski / Weblogs, Inc. Auto Blog: Hybrid , Ford , Chicago Auto Show , Racing Chicago 2009: Ford Fusion Hybrid Pace Car originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green

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]]> http://carbloggreen.com/chicago-2009-ford-fusion-hybrid-pace-car/feed 0 Chicago 2009: GM transforms Volt into Jolt, Beat into Skids, Trax into Mudflap http://carbloggreen.com/chicago-2009-gm-transforms-volt-into-jolt-beat-into-skids-trax-into-mudflap http://carbloggreen.com/chicago-2009-gm-transforms-volt-into-jolt-beat-into-skids-trax-into-mudflap#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:44:00 +0000 http://carbloggreen.com/chicago-2009-gm-transforms-volt-into-jolt-beat-into-skids-trax-into-mudflap/ Click above for a high-res gallery of the Chevy Jolt GM didn’t see fit to invite Megan Fox to the Chicago Auto Show this week, but the General did bring what it thinks are the real stars of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen : the cars. For our purposes, the Chevy Jolt (née Volt) was the star of the new Autobot line-up, even if the interior reveals it to be most certainly not a Volt and the floppy badges mean this car is not yet ready for a close-up. Still, GM did provide some footage of from the new movie (available to you after the jump) and it’s nice to see little details like the Autobot logo on the hubcap of the Mudflap in person. At the very least, it’s probably better quality than the movie will be. More details after the jump. Gallery: Chicago 2009: Chevy Jolt Gallery: Chicago 2009: Chevy Skids Gallery: Chicago 2009: Chevy Mudflap Live Photos Copyright (C)2009 Sebastian Blanco / Weblogs, Inc. Continue reading Chicago 2009: GM transforms Volt into Jolt, Beat into Skids, Trax into Mudflap Auto Blog: Etc. , Chevrolet , GM , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , Chicago Auto Show Chicago 2009: GM transforms Volt into Jolt, Beat into Skids, Trax into Mudflap originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green

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]]> http://carbloggreen.com/chicago-2009-gm-transforms-volt-into-jolt-beat-into-skids-trax-into-mudflap/feed 0 BREAKING: Detroit 2009 – GM building Volt battery packs with LG Chem cells http://carbloggreen.com/breaking-detroit-2009-gm-building-volt-battery-packs-with-lg-chem-cells http://carbloggreen.com/breaking-detroit-2009-gm-building-volt-battery-packs-with-lg-chem-cells#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:19:00 +0000 http://carbloggreen.com/breaking-detroit-2009-gm-building-volt-battery-packs-with-lg-chem-cells/ Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hybrid , GM , Detroit Auto Show After showing off its latest cars and concepts yesterday at the Detroit Auto Show , General Motors reserved its second press conference today for battery news. As has been rumored for months, South Korea’s LG Chem has been selected to supply the lithium-ion cells that will power the Chevy Volt. However, LG Chem and its U.S. subsidiary will not be supplying full packs to GM. Instead, GM has decided to keep the pack production in-house along with the battery management systems and all the power electronics. The automaker will be building a pack assembly facility here in Michigan, with LG Chem only supplying the cells. GM is currently working on finalizing the site selection and working with local and state officials on the approvals. The site of the factory is expected to be announced soon with site preparation starting early this year. Tooling of the factory should be completed by early 2010 with production starting soon afterward. GM also announced a new partnership with the University of Michigan to create the Advanced Battery Coalition for Drivetrains (ABCD). ABCD will focus on researching batteries and integration issues with a specific focus on vehicle applications. Press release after the jump. [Source: General Motors] Continue reading BREAKING: Detroit 2009 – GM building Volt battery packs with LG Chem cells BREAKING: Detroit 2009 – GM building Volt battery packs with LG Chem cells originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green

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]]> http://carbloggreen.com/breaking-detroit-2009-gm-building-volt-battery-packs-with-lg-chem-cells/feed 0 Pierce Brosnan cruising in a Hydrogen 7 to Golden Globes http://carbloggreen.com/pierce-brosnan-cruising-in-a-hydrogen-7-to-golden-globes http://carbloggreen.com/pierce-brosnan-cruising-in-a-hydrogen-7-to-golden-globes#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:37:00 +0000 http://carbloggreen.com/pierce-brosnan-cruising-in-a-hydrogen-7-to-golden-globes/ Filed under: Etc. , Hydrogen , Green Daily After Mamma Mia! and being James Bond, what else is there to do but let BMW loan you the dual-fuel Hydrogen 7 to go to the 66th Golden Globe Awards tonight. That must’ve been what Pierce Brosnan was thinking, as he (pictured above with his wife, Keely Shaye Smith) will be one of many celebs headed to the red carpet in a luxury ride; this one just happens to be capable of “zero-emission” miles. Hilary Swank , Kristen Davis , Brad Pitt and others have previously taken the H7 for a spin. We’re busy with the news coming from Detroit , but we still have a question about what’s happening in LA: what kind of alt-fuel car will we see the most of tonight? Teslas? Other EVs? Hydrogen-powered? Diesels ? Anyone want to make any sort of predictions on this topic? [Source: Ecorazzi ] Pierce Brosnan cruising in a Hydrogen 7 to Golden Globes originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green

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