Remember when I posted the bit about Aptera getting approval to apply for a U.S. Department of Energy loan for advanced transportation technologies? Just today they mentioned it to their fans via a newsletter. (Either I was ahead of the game, they were behind, or both.) Also in this newsletter was an exciting update on … Continue reading Letter to Aptera followers
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Speaking of Aptera
Wired has reported that the Department of Energy has re-classified the company's car as, in fact, a car, allowing the company to apply for special government loans. (Whereas before, the three-wheeled vehicle was classified as a motorcycle.) This could mean great things for Aptera, whose story I've followed for several years now. (Two posts back … Continue reading Speaking of Aptera
Lutz race proves CTS-V
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2008. (Flickr creative commons photo from joeross) I sent out a Facebook update a few days ago about a cool marketing concept: Bob Lutz, a famous General Motors executive, challenged his competitors to a race. "May the best car … Continue reading Lutz race proves CTS-V
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