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The more I consider the autonomous vehicle, the further out I think they will be…

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The more I consider the autonomous vehicle, the further out I think they will be?

Sensor Technology Not Yet Ready for Self-Driving Cars
According to Navigant Research’s report, Autonomous Vehicles, some limited self-driving vehicles will arrive by 2020, but widespread adoption of full-function autonomous vehicles won’t happen until…


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In less than two decades +Kia Motors America went from a bottom of the barrel to… 1

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In less than two decades +Kia Motors America went from a bottom of the barrel to a credible luxury sedan

There's still room for improvement in the K900 but these guys are definitely on the right track?

2015 Kia K900 V8 VIP – Who Woulda’ Thunk It? | Sam’s Thoughts

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Today's news about the Tesla Roadster 3.0 upgrades is great, but don't break…

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Today's news about the Tesla Roadster 3.0 upgrades is great, but don't break out the checkbooks just yet

Updated battery packs, tires and aero kits for the Tesla Roadster are projected to boost the sports car's range to as much as 400 miles. However, there are several important things to remember about this. 

According to Tesla's own blog post; "There is a set of speeds and driving conditions where we can confidently drive the Roadster 3.0 over 400 miles." Key factors affecting the range or all plug-in vehicles are temperature, terrain and technique. Drive in moderate climate without heating or air conditioning with a light foot on the pedal and on flat terrain and you'll get great range. Drive it like a sports car or in less than ideal conditions and the range drops precipitously. 
http://green.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/abg-first-drive-hitting-the-road-in-the-tesla-roadster/

Tesla also hasn't said when the upgrades would be available or how much they would cost. At this time, the package is still in the prototype phase and it might be quite a while before you can bring a Roadster into a Tesla store for a refit. ?

Roadster 3.0 | Blog | Tesla Motors
The Roadster 3.0 package applies what we’ve learned in Model S to Roadster. No new Model S battery pack or major range upgrade is expected in the near term.   Battery technology has continued a steady improvement in recent years, as has our experience in optimizing total vehicle efficiency through Model S development.

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Yeah! My first full research report for Navigant has been published!?

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Yeah! My first full research report for Navigant has been published!?

Natural Gas Vehicles
Increasingly stringent fuel economy and tailpipe emissions standards in every major market around the world provide an impetus for vehicle manufacturers to provide alternatives to traditional gasol…

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Patrick Hespen, a friend to virtually everyone in the Detroit automotive community…

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In album 2014-12-24

Patrick Hespen, a friend to virtually everyone in the Detroit automotive community was laid to rest yesterday with an engine revving salute from his friends

Patrick was only 36 years old and lost a two year battle with cancer a few days ago. More than two dozen vehicles revved their engines as the hearse arrived at the church for the funeral service including a trio of +Dodge Challenger Hellcats. Patrick certainly would have approved.
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2014/12/23/hellcat-engines-rev-honor-chrysler-pr-specialist/20822685/?

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