… Brammo Motorsports getting $10 million in venture capital funding, part of which came from Best Buy Capital. The obvious speculation was that Best Buy would carry the Brammo Enertia when it went on sale. Well, sure enough, that’s what is about to happen when the Enertia will go on sale in May at 5 west coast Best Buy stores with plans to eventually sell them through Best Buy locations all over the U.S. and possibly even in Europe and China…. Details
Just like every other carmaker, Porsche must deal with a future determined as much by politics as by the marketplace. Sure, Zuffenhausen’s most famous enterprise will continue making blindingly fast sports cars into the foreseeable future, but it’s also going to have to build (gaack), diesels and hybrids.
And so we introduce you to the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. Welcome to the latest battle over Porsche’s soul…. Details
Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg used its press conference at the Geneva Motor Show to reveal a concept car it calls Quant. The futuristic four-seater sports car is a pure electric
vehicle, powered by advanced rapid-charge-capable batteries and two electric motors.
The car has some impressive performance numbers, including a zero to 62 mph time of just 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 172 mph. Output is rated a 512 horsepower, while torque is an impressive 527 pound-feet, available from 1 rpm…Â Details
Vancouver, B.C. – OHM Cycles announced today its next generation of hybrid electric-assist bicycles for 2009. Four power packs are now available, each designed to offer optimum power and range for every riding application. The OHM Urban and Sport hybrid bicycles are a comprehensive solution for eco-friendly mobility, said OHM Cycles President Michael DeVisser.
Combining BionX drive technology with Molicel Rechargeable Li-ion cell battery pack… Details