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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part II)

The Truth About Cars

In last week’s installment of Abandoned History , we learned about General Motors’ 1966 magnet-based primitive navigation system, DAIR. The Gyrocator was developed in conjunction with Alpine, and Stanley Electric.& or about a quarter of the cost of a JDM Accord.

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

Plug In Partners

it burned gas and rubber. In the last few weeks, not only has Chrysler made announcements, so has Mazda, Hyundai, and Nissan. The tests are sufficiently advanced that Mazda has a working prototype in a Mazda 5 MPV bodyshell. Now, the very ungreen Chrysler is changing its tune.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

The front-wheel drive Mazda MX-5 Miata and Hyundai Veloster R-Spec are wonderful, handle great and are zippy, but are not in the same conversation with the much larger, rear-wheel drive, more powerful and heavier Corvette Stingray. News: Lamborghini Enters the Electric. Your numbers may differ. Road Manners. inch front/13.3-inch

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It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

EV Central

After years of waiting Australia will have a CO2 emissions standard by January 1 2025 officially encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles if an ambitious Albanese Labor government timetable comes to pass. billion in net fuel savings, vehicle maintenance, health benefits and greenhouse gas emissions between 2025 and 2050.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Clean Fleet Report

A Great(er) Electric Vehicle. When Chevrolet launched the 2022 Bolt EUV in February of this year (its first electric utility vehicle), it was recognized for its interior size, refreshed look over the sibling Bolt EV and a low price. If driving an electric car is new to you, then the instant torque at any speed will be an eye opener.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2LT

Clean Fleet Report

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

Clean Fleet Report

The electric power steering was precise with good feedback, especially when tackling mountain sweepers. This connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9. In town, the Blazer RS was easy to maneuver and park.