Revenge of the Electric Car

AUGUST 13, 2009

We went to Detroit recently to see Bob Lutz. Lutz lives in a spread that can best be described as “bucolic,” in a quietly lovely suburb outside of Detroit. Bob didn’t emote too much over the state of the car industry and Detroit as a whole, but, surprisingly, his wife did. We found Bob smoking a cigar on his Segway.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2014

and Verizon Telematics, were supporting the launch of “Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit”—a startup business accelerator program sited in downtown Detroit. In conjunction with the media event, Ford announced that it, Magna International Inc. Earlier post.). Power and General Motors.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

car when tech-savvy types can configure one in their garage by rewiring their existing hybrids. Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. Later, he went on to work at auto supplier Delphi Corp. car Because unlike the 100 m.p.g.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Being one of the dissenting voices against Tesla in the past — at one point even declaring that the EV maker has no tech, software, and battery advantage against its rivals whatsoever — Lutz now states that Musk’s impact in the auto industry has been “unbelievable” and “nothing short of incredible.”

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

While the survey is Michigan-specific, it’s the traditional hub of the auto industry and probably represents a greater awareness in rural areas of EV tech versus other states. Just under 40% of local leaders surveyed said EV infrastructure planning is somewhat or very relevant—a 23% increase from 2019.

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

I have 35 years of experience as a Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specialist in the construction industry. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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