High Costs, Lack Of Awareness Threaten To Short Out Electric Vehicle Adoption
The survey by Altman Vilandrie & Co. shows that a perceived lack of charging stations and high costs were the top reasons for not wanting to purchase an electric vehicle.
Goodyear’s Eagle-360 Named One Of 2016’s Best Inventions By Time Magazine
This year’s list includes 25 inventions, which in addition to Goodyear’s Eagle-360 concept, includes a virtual reality headset, shoes that lace themselves, a solar roof collaboration between Tesla and SolarCity and the Chevy Bolt electric vehicle.
Michelin Announces Winners Of ‘Le Mans 2030’ Global Design Competition
The three winning designs, seven finalists and 10 honorable mentions were chosen from more than 1,600 registrants, representing 80 countries.
Despite Safety Concerns, Nearly Half Of US Consumers Look Forward To Driverless Cars
New data shows that 43 percent of U.S. consumers would buy or ride in autonomous vehicles if they were broadly available today, according to the survey released by Altman Vilandrie & Co. However, the survey also reveals widespread concerns about the safety of self-driving cars.
Insurance Broker: Self-Driving Cars May Cut US Insurance Premiums By 40 Percent
Insurers are trying to assess the impact of automation on their biggest non-life insurance market as carmakers from Tesla Motors Inc. to Daimler AG and Volvo AB embrace the technology.
Sparks Fly During ACDelco Demonstration
Hot rod builder Adam Genei uses a Tesla Coil to demonstrate spark plug technology.
Harris Poll Names Auto Brands Of The Year
For the first time, Lexus drives away with Luxury Automotive Brand of the Year. Toyota was named Top Full Line Auto Brand for the time.
Amazon Gets Into The Vehicle Business
In addition to researching cars, customers can ask other owners questions about their vehicle and quickly find parts and accessories that fit their current car.
Light-Duty Plug-In Electric Vehicles Are Expected To Make Up Half Of The Global Electric Vehicle Market By 2024, According To Navigant Research
As of 2015, light-duty PEVs accounted for about 19 percent of the global light-duty EV market. Both the overall market and the PEV market share are expected to grow significantly.
Capstone Financial Group Opens New Silicon Valley Office
The aftermarket M&A firm aims to leverage opportunities in the burgeoning high-tech auto industry.
