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What Drives Us Podcast - #194 Tony Takeover - What Drives Us

Tony My topic compliments of Philip Barclay Mark Bolt EV production confirmed for October Spark EV to remain & Volt upgrades and face lift for 2019 Russell Even if we had autopilot, who really wants it? Unintended consequences and static law in an evolving world CR calls for Tesla to disable autopilot The failure of FCA, dumping Dart to make more Jeeps

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Danny Jul 21, 2016 Read More Replies: 0

It's the time to hold a spectacular Hybrid Comparison. Now!

every contender is on the table.
those midsize sedans with hybrid powertrain.

accord
camry
fusion
malibu
sonata

really want to see a comparison of their performance, efficiency and so on.

Hilux Jul 21, 2016 Read More Replies: 24

New Ford Bio-Plastic

Source: Ford Using Tequila Producer Jose Cuervo’s Agave Plants to Meet Sustainability Goals

Ford Motor Co. is tapping into tequila producer Jose Cuervo’s discarded agave plant fibers for lightweighting and sustainability goals.

Agave plants, used in tequila production, take at least seven years to mature. The fibers are typically used as compost or in papermaking. Ford is working with Jose Cuervo on another goal: to turn discarded agave plant fibers into bioplastic parts for Ford vehicles.
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The work with Jose Cuervo is in the research stage and there’s no timeline for bioplastic production, Ford said.

Hummm, almost quitting time. I'll help ...
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