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Detroit 2009: Johnson Controls shows off re3 concept 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

Johnson Controls is a name familiar to many in the automotive world as a Tier 1 supplier of parts - usually interior bits like seats and electronic gadgetry - to automakers all over the world. In an effort to show off some of the company's latest bits and pieces, a complete concept car called ...

ABG Quick Drive: Ford Focus EV mule [w/VIDEO] 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

As Ford was getting ready to make its big announcement this week in Detroit that it would build and sell a battery electric car beginning in 2011, I got a call asking if I'd like to come down and drive one of the development "mules." Being loathe to reject such opportunities, we immediately ...

Volt chief engineer still thinks hydrogen is the long term answer 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

In recent years, Nick Zielinski has led the powertrain engineering teams on a number of GM advanced technology programs including the Chevy Equinox fuel cell vehicle and the Sequel concept. For the past two years, his focus has shifted to making the Chevrolet Volt a reality. The common thread ...

Detroit 2009: Cadillac Converj, Audi Sportback win Eyes on Design Awards 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

The Cadillac Converj is currently winning the AutoblogGreen reader poll of the best car from the Detroit Auto Show (but only by two votes, the new Honda Insight is right behind). Seems like you all share tastes with the judges for this year's Eyes on Design Awards, which picked the Converj as ...

Detroit 2009: the ugliest Tesla Roadster you've ever seen 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

There is a Tesla Roadster in the Tesla Motor booth at the Detroit Auto Show this year, but you've all seen that car a gazillion times by now. And, since it'll be awful hard to beat those gorgeous pics of the orange model, we decided to skip the shiny red model on display here. Instead, our green ...

Detroit 2009: Top ten green cars of the show 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

After three days of running around Cobo Hall snapping photos, asking questions and banging out posts, it's time for a review of what we thought were the top green cars of the show. The financial meltdown of the last few months meant that a number of automakers took a pass on this year's show. For ...

Detroit 2009: Tesla talks Model S, Daimler deal and Roadster production update 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

We posted earlier today about what Tesla Motors' CEO Elon Musk told us about the Model S and the deal with Daimler for the smart ed. Musk spoke at the Tesla Motors during a press conference here at the Detroit Auto Showthis afternoon and gave a little more information that's worth sharing. ...

Detroit 2009: Michigan EcoXperience turns Cobo Hall into surrealsville [w/VIDEO] 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

There is a special smell coming up from the basement of Cobo Hall. We're not sure which combination of chemicals and fakery makes up the distinctive odor, but we know that it's the fault of the "Michigan EcoXperience," aka the forest in the basement. To spare you the wrinkled nose hairs - and ...

Detroit 2009: Tesla CEO drops a few more hints on the Model S 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

During his keynote speech to the Society of Automotive Analysts Outlook conference in Detroit this morning, Tesla CEO Elon Musk also dropped a few hints about the Model S. Most of the work on the Model S is on hold until Tesla gets its house in better financial shape, but some continues. During the ...

Saturn Vue Hybrids, Harley Tri Glide trikes, to lead Presidential Inauguration 11 months ago on Autoblog Green

Warning: What you are about to read is not in the least bit environmentally friendly... yet, here we are anyway. Apparently, an epic convoy is set to lead the Presidential Inauguration, which is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, one week from today. At around noon, President-elect Obama will utter ...

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