Archives for October 2015

STUDY FINDS ELECTRIC BUSES MAKE SENSE

    It’s indisputable that electric buses can save local transport authorities substantial amounts on fuel and maintenance costs. However, a new analysis conducted by the Volvo Group and the audit and advisory firm KPMG finds that, taking into consideration such factors as noise, travel time and emissions, the total savings may be much higher. […]

COULD VW LEAD THE WAY TO ALL ELECTRIC?

  The developing VW scandal has highlighted the lengths to which some automakers will go to find an alternative to electrification. Some industry gadflies have speculated that Volkswagen might opt to redeem itself by becoming a (sorely needed) leader in the electromobility field. “With hydrocarbon combustion we’ve hit the limits of physics,” Elon Musk told Auto express . “If […]