Auto Insurance News Archive for June, 2014

  • The Fuel Economy “Space Race”: Reaching the 54.5 MPG Standard

    by Richard Burton
    The Fuel Economy “Space Race”: Reaching the 54.5 MPG Standard

    Hyundai released its own hydrogen car Tucson last Tuesday, handing the keys over to California drivers living in close range to some of the only refueling stations in the US. While other manufacturers, such as Honda, BMW and General Motors, have already produced a variety of Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) – and Toyota has announced a production date – Hyundai’s release marks the start of mass produced FCVs. Vying for fuel efficiency with FCVs is the electric car, such as Tesla Motor’s Model S and Kandi’s E-Cars. Tesla motors is a major leader in the electric car arena, and has … (more) June 20, 2014

  • The Future of Cars or the Reality of Cars

    by Richard Burton
    The Future of Cars or the Reality of Cars

    Elon Musk, owner of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, is on the forefront of some of today’s most outlandish ideas – and often he makes them happen despite the critics. But only if it fits in his schedule of course. The Hyperloop is one idea he opened to the public, saying he didn’t have time to act on it. He has time for his flying car however, and a submarine car as well! He says the problem isn’t building a flying car; it’s building a quiet flying car. As for the submarine, he only plans to build 2 or 3, as … (more) June 16, 2014