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Merrill Lynch goes out on a limb, says electric vehicles need to be sexy

Is the Tesla Roadster sexy? How about the Model S (pictured) or the Fisker Karma? It seems that most people would say they are, and that means the sales prospects look good, says Merrill Lynch. The Bank of America/Merrill Lynch global research firm recently looked into the future of cars with plugs and came away with a positive impression of EVs and PHEVs – as long as those vehicles leave a good impression on the potential buyer. Analyst Steven Milunovich told B-Net that, "EVs need to appeal to consumers on a psychological level, such ... Read more →

How important is the appearance of a green car? Domenick Yoney

There has been quite a spate of green car designs in the past few years that seem penned to prove the adage that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Indeed, some eco-intentioned vehicles appear ...

VIDEO: Designing the Chrysler 200C EV Domenick Yoney

Chrysler made quite a splash with its surprise unveiling last Sunday of their classy-looking 200C EV. The range-extended electric drive vehicle is capable of 40 gas-free miles and seemed a cut or two ...

Poll: 2011 Chevrolet Volt - which do you prefer, concept or production? Sam Abuelsamid

Now that you've had time to digest the look of the production Chevrolet Volt in a somewhat more flattering environment, it's time to have your say. Obviously it changed a lot, but that was a ...

Cool videos: mag-lev gears, human powered anti-gravity Lascelles Linton

The video above is a demonstration of a magnetic cog by Kundel Magnetics. Using magnetic fields instead of physical gears to transfer energy has many advantages like zero friction and no need for ...

In the future, everyone will live in parking lots 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/offbeat_news/Building_from_Minority_Report_is_being_made'; The science fiction movie the Minority Report imagines cars driving up vertical highways and parking on the side of high rise apartment buildings. Driveways just in front of your doorway are not uncommon in the ...

Mazda's Hakaze design concept offers "acceptable" fuel economy 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Click on the image for a gallery of high-res images of the Mazda Hakaze design concept. Mazda Motor Corporation is to premier the Hakaze, its third concept car based on its 'Nagare' design language, at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from the 6th through to the 18th of ...

Radical truck designs by Luigi Colani 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Luigi Colani is a Swiss-German industrial designer known for the rounded, organic forms found in his designs. Colani has been designing since the 1950s, but of particular interest are his recent spectacular truck designs that include viciously angled fronts, wind skirts over the tires and circular ...


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