The space shuttle Discovery started its cross-country flight from Edwards Air Force Base in California to Florida after landing from space earlier this month. It's being ferried atop a modified 747 aircraft, known as a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. (Sept. 20)
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Renault previews electric car blitz at Frankfurt auto show
Renault is charging into the electric car game with four head-turning concepts.
They preview a quartet of production cars that will launch starting in 2011.
The Fluence Z.E. concept is an electric version of the five-seat Fluence sedan and has a range of 100 miles. It will be the first to make it into production in the first part of 2011, Renault says.
They preview a quartet of production cars that will launch starting in 2011.
The Fluence Z.E. concept is an electric version of the five-seat Fluence sedan and has a range of 100 miles. It will be the first to make it into production in the first part of 2011, Renault says.
The Twizy Z.E. concept is an ultra-compact city car. It's slightly larger than a scooter and has a 1+1 layout.
The top speed is 47 mph with the acceleration equal to a 125cc motorbike. Power comes from a 15-kilowatt motor.
The Zoe Z.E. concept is a four-seat supermini for urban driving. It has scissor doors in front and butterfly doors in the rear. The motor is 70 kw, and it has a 100-mile range.
It rides on 21-inch alloy wheels, has a retractable rear spoiler and mood lighting.
The Kangoo Z.E. concept previews an electric van for fleet and commercial use. It has a 70-kw motor, solar roof panels and a heated steering wheel.
Renault also unveiled a “Quickdrop” system, which would allow batteries to be swapped out in three minutes at special stations. Otherwise, the vehicles take four to eight hours to charge via a socket, or can get a quick charge in 20 minutes.
The top speed is 47 mph with the acceleration equal to a 125cc motorbike. Power comes from a 15-kilowatt motor.
The Zoe Z.E. concept is a four-seat supermini for urban driving. It has scissor doors in front and butterfly doors in the rear. The motor is 70 kw, and it has a 100-mile range.
It rides on 21-inch alloy wheels, has a retractable rear spoiler and mood lighting.
The Kangoo Z.E. concept previews an electric van for fleet and commercial use. It has a 70-kw motor, solar roof panels and a heated steering wheel.
Renault also unveiled a “Quickdrop” system, which would allow batteries to be swapped out in three minutes at special stations. Otherwise, the vehicles take four to eight hours to charge via a socket, or can get a quick charge in 20 minutes.
Source: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090916/FRANKFURT/909169984
Monday, September 7, 2009
Bay Bridge Will Not Reopen Tuesday Morning
Transit officials say the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will not reopen in time for the Tuesday morning commute. The announcement leaves thousands of drivers to find alternate ways to get into San Francisco. (Sept. 7)
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