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New Elon Musk essay: Tesla CEO’s current thoughts on technology and humanity

Teslarati

The new Elon Musk essay was published in China Cyberspace , the Cyberspace Administration of China’s (CAC) flagship magazine. In a way, the publication of the new Elon Musk essay in the CAC’s flagship magazine is significant. Thank you for the invitation from China Cyberspace magazine. Posted by Elon Musk.

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MAEAA Web Links

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Lectra: Matts sweetelectric motorcycle Mazda626 : Jerry Halsteads conversion diary. Home PowerMagazine : While not an EV magazine, they do have a regular EV section. Nuts& Volts Magazine : For the serious gadgeteer. Jeep: Nick Vieras Cherokee conversion project. DeepCycle Battery FAQ : Everything you need to know.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

Green Car Congress

On-board equipment may also advise vehicle owners on how to optimize the vehicle’s operation and maintenance for maximum fuel efficiency. By reducing crashes, intelligent vehicles could ease traffic delays, which would save drivers both time and fuel costs. This information can be used to improve system operation.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Well, the cheapest source is from steam reformed fossil fuels, and that process produces CO2, especially when that fossil fuel is coal. Then push for the more efficient plug-in option and renewable power, not the less efficient "made from fossil fuels" H2 fuel cell option. But where does Hydrogen come from?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Motor Trend Magazine has extensive coverage of all cars online including road tests, free videos, buying guides, etc. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more. Looking for a better auto insurance rate? InternetAutoGuide.coms free quote and agent locator can help you get lower rates online. (25)

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It says the Volt is too little, too lateand too expensive to save the beleaguered automaker, and it recently chastised GM for pumping so much money into the Volt instead of developing more fuel-efficient gasoline cars. GM is developing more fuel-efficient vehicles. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Thats short-sighted.

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