Real life Mario Kart on the streets of France!
Real life Mario Kart on the streets of France!
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Yearly Archives: 2012
It looks like the overall economic troubles in Europe may be claiming more victims…
It looks like the overall economic troubles in Europe may be claiming more victims from +Audi International's electric vehicle plans. In addition to the R-8 e-tron sports car and a battery powered A3, Audi had been planning two smaller plug-ins primarily for urban use.
The A2 was being aimed directly at BMW's upcoming i3. However, the Munich brand has recently been wondering if it will be able to meets its sales targets for the carbon-fiber chassis premium commuter although for now at least BMW remains committed to the i3. Audi however has decided that there isn't enough of a market for a €40k commuter car.
The more unfortunate victim to me was the proposed A1 e-tron. Like the +Chevrolet Volt, the A1 is extended range EV with a battery that gives 30 miles of electric range. Unlike the 1.4-liter four cylinder engine in the Volt, Audi opted for a much more compact Wankel rotary engine to drive a generator after the battery runs down. Weak European demand for the +Nissan Leaf and +Mitsubishi Motors North America iMiEV has prompted a re-think of small EVs in general.
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Audi pulls plug on €40k A2 electric car. By Ollie Kew. Motor Industry. 02 June 2012 07:00. CAR can reveal that Audi has cancelled its electric A2 city car project, citing concerns over the model's…
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Johan de Nysschen has apparently stepped down as president of Audi of America after…
Johan de Nysschen has apparently stepped down as president of Audi of America after 7 years of heading up VW's premium brand on these shores. Throughout de Nysschen's tenure here with Audi the brand has seen steady growth and a long string of record sales.
No reason was given for his departure, but Automotive News http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120601/OEM02/120609978/1295/audis-u-s-chief-de-nysschen-says-he-is-leaving is reporting that it had nothing to do with the recent management changes back at the home office in Germany. Evidently he has received a better offer from somewhere else.
It will be interesting to see where he lands next. Acura is one possibility as Honda's premium division tries to find a direction for itself while Lincoln might be another possibility. I'm sure we won't have to wait long.
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BREAKING: Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen Steps Down – WOT on Motor Trend
Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen resigns. Does the move spell trouble at the German automaker?
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This is what the Supreme Court has wrought with the insane Citizens United case 2
It's time for a constitutional amendment that makes clear that corporations are NOT persons and enables proper limits on campaign spending.
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How the far right wing, led by Karl Rove and the Koch brothers, plans to buy the 2012 elections for the Republicans. This is truly scary stuff…
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GOP groups plan record $1 billion blitz – Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei
Republican super PACs and other outside groups shaped by a loose network of prominent conservatives – including Karl Rove, the Koch brothers and Tom Donohue of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – plan to s…
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Next stop, the US Supreme Court
Next stop, the US Supreme Court
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Court: Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional for denying same-sex married couples federal benefits – CBS News
Federal appeals court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional for denying benefits to same-sex married couples
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I need some help from my followers 7
I'm working on a story about electricity prices and I'm having a hard time finding detailed info on peak vs off-peak rates in various parts of the country. How much do you pay and what state do you live in?
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A123 Systems may not be able to survive much longer as an independent company 5
The lithium ion battery maker is facing some steep losses as a result of slow uptake of hybrid and electric vehicles using its batteries and a major recall of Fisker Karmas.
While A123's latest financial filing raises doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern, I doubt the company will go away completely since they have some solid technology and several high profile customers including +BMW +General Motors and +Fisker Automotive. My guess is that some other big supplier or battery maker will scoop up A123 at a fire sale price within the next few months. I'd look for companies including Bosch, Continental or perhaps even TRW as suitors.
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A123 sees 'going concern' risk due to steep losses
DETROIT (Reuters) — Lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems Inc. said on Wednesday there was "substantial doubt" about its viability because the company expects to burn through cash and repo…
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It's long past time to purge Florida governor Rick Scott
It's long past time to purge Florida governor Rick Scott
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Meet Bill: The 91-Year-Old Decorated WWII Veteran Targeted By Florida Governor Rick Scott’s Voter Purge
Bill Internicola is a 91-year-old, Brooklyn-born, World War II veteran. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received the Bronze Star for bravery. He’s voted in Florida for 14 years and never had …
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This is just so utterly wrong! 1
This is just so utterly wrong!
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Is this the first “DONK’D” Camaro ZL1?
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The Facebook IPO served to prove that it is just another ordinary company, nothing…
The Facebook IPO served to prove that it is just another ordinary company, nothing really special
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Why Facebook IPO is a disaster for Facebook's future | TWiT.TV
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