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PEV 2009: David Cole explains why adding plugs to cars is anything but simple

David Cole is the chairman of the Center For Automotive Research. As such, he is deeply connected to the industry and played a big role in organizing the Business of Plugging In expo in Detroit last week. We've talked with Cole in the past, and caught up with him at the expo to hear what the Michigan-centric conference can tell us about the future of plug-in vehicles in the mitten state. There are six big companies with "significant" R&D facilities in Michigan – the three big domestic manufacturers plus Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai ... Read more →

Connected vehicle test facility to open in Ann Arbor, MI Sam Abuelsamid

Among the technologies being looked at by carmakers as a means of reducing emissions and fuel consumption are vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications (telematics). The idea is ...

GM's fuel subsidy program not exactly popular with everyone Sebastian Blanco

GM recently announced a program to lower gas costs for buyers of some of the company's most gas-inefficient vehicles. GM's "fuel price protection program" reimburses the buyer enough money to bring ...

PEV 2009: David Cole explains why adding plugs to cars is anything but simple 1 month ago on Autoblog Green

David Cole is the chairman of the Center For Automotive Research. As such, he is deeply connected to the industry and played a big role in organizing the Business of Plugging In expo in Detroit last week. We've talked with Cole in the past, and caught up with him at the expo to hear what the ...

Connected vehicle test facility to open in Ann Arbor, MI 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Among the technologies being looked at by carmakers as a means of reducing emissions and fuel consumption are vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications (telematics). The idea is that real-time traffic information can be passed around among vehicles in the area allowing drivers ...

GM's fuel subsidy program not exactly popular with everyone 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

GM recently announced a program to lower gas costs for buyers of some of the company's most gas-inefficient vehicles. GM's "fuel price protection program" reimburses the buyer enough money to bring the cost of all of that buyer's gas during the first year down to $1.99 a gallon. The reimbursement ...


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