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Phantom Traffic Jams, and a new type of Adaptive Cruise Control

Clot-busting on the roads, Toyota is involved in the research:

https://www.google.ca/amp/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4482984

Mendel Leisk Jan 17, 2018 Read More Replies: 27

Fuel Cell Vehicles over take Battery Vehicles in 2040

Posted more for amusement, I am reminded of the old saying,"Fusion is the power source of the future and it always will be." Ever since the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles was killed in 2001, fuel cells have been advocated as the replacement, 17 years ago. So here comes this gem:
DOE analysis suggests rapid convergence of FCEV and BEV TCOs; FCEVs less expensive for majority of LDV fleet by 2040; mass compounding - Green Car Congress

In 2020, battery-electric vehicles will be a cheaper vehicle option than fuel cell electric vehicles for the majority of the light duty fleet (79-97%), according to a new study by a team at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO). However, the cost of the two powertrains will converge quickly, and by 2040, FCEVs will be less expensive than BEVs per mile in approximately 71-88% of the LDV fleet, according to the analysis....

bwilson4web Jan 17, 2018 Read More Replies: 17

Ferrari: How to do a 180° Turn

5 years ago, Ferrari said NEVER! when will Ferrari build a 100% EV? No chance - zip - zilch - nada - no way -

Ferrari Chairman Says Italian Automaker "Will Never Manufacture an Electric Car" | Inside EVs

NEVER - apparently, means 5 years

Ferrari plans to build an electric supercar after all

Note to self; remember to keep words soft & sweet ... so they're easier to to eat.
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hill Jan 17, 2018 Read More Replies: 0