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Certainly, an auxilliary heater is the solution for lack of heat in EVs, but does that really require a high tech tank developed by a consultancy company? I think the agreement clearly points to hybrid technology. […]

I agree. Just yesterday, I heard that about One trillion (US counting) Euros in tax are not payed each year by EU citizens. Our states really need the money. Still, rarely someone gets arrested in the course of […]

In my comment, I was referring to the present situation, with the given 9-3, because that is all that NEVS has right now. Developing a cheaper but competitive car would probably require something like 2 billion […]

A much more discerning fact is the recent figures of EVs sold in China. They are as hapless there as anywhere else. And with the non-progress in charging capacity, that is not going to change any time soon, I am […]

That’s probably because it is less about climate change in China, and more about local pollution. Emissions from a power plant can be better controlled and reduced than those from thousends of potentially […]

This is such a depressive attitude. Do you know something regarding NEVS you can’t tell us?

I’m tired of repeating this, but agrofuels are not available in sufficient quantities, and will never be. There is not enough arable land on this planet. Not without ruining all remaining eco systems. And probably […]

Quite interesting! Thanks for testing it at high speed

Got a question: What does the big plant in Södertälje that is now owned by AVL from Graz, AT, presently manufacture? They sure will not have it at a stand still.

AVL is very silent in regard to what they […]

Osolete, seems like it will be BMW.

Alright; here the speculation goes:
1. GM will not deliver engines any more, I guess.
2. It nevertheless makes sense to get similar engines, so that they are a plug and play replacement.
3. For Diesels, that […]

That is only the case in the US. In Europe, no Diesel is a no-go. Actually, after having bought a 9-5 1.9 TID, I was informed (by a friend whose husband has a Volvo V70) that the engine is not up to par with their […]

Ah, thanks, now I understand. Well, probably not a solution for me. I tried a Tomtom car kit, and the little speaker and the far remote mix just didn’t work at higher speeds. Will probably be the same with the […]

Quite interesting, and even better looking than the AUX port on the later radio units.

How do you pick up and initiate hands-free calls?

Fully agree. The same happend in the luxury class, where the once somewhat boring VW Phaeton now is one of the best looking cars. I wonder however what the Chinese future will hold for Saab.

Or in Germany, where you even get a new licence plate if you move to a different adminstrative unit (e.g. from town to town).

After having looked at 9-4x images again, yes, I think that is what I meant. And in addition, also the sickle shaped plane portion around the wheel housings. And I wonder why there is a need to take bulk of the […]

Otoh, reaching below 0.2 is a daunting task that requires compromises. The VW XL1 is an example. Quite like the design, but totally impractical:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2013-03-05_Geneva_Motor_Show_7986_zoom_in.JPG

I agree. It is about time that the aerodynmics get more emphasis again, looking at ever increasing oil prices. I just love covered wheels (e.g. Citroen SM).

Very interesting experiments. Would it be too much to ask whether you might be able to provide a de-cluttered side view? One in which the fake wings are removed, and where the “edge” below the windows does not […]