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Except for: GM Calls Self-Driving EVs Industry First

Source: http://wardsauto.com/technology/gm-calls-new-batch-self-driving-evs-industry-first?NL=WAW-04&Issue=WAW-04_20170613_WAW-04_476&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_2&utm_rid=CPENT000000095975&utm_campaign=12200&utm_medium=email&elq2=a8aa2934bdb04d8ab383fdb8572c3441

ORION TWP., MI – General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra says the automaker makes history today by becoming the first company to apply mass-production techniques to autonomous vehicles with the rollout of 130 self-driving next-generation Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles.

However, the Bolt EVs will not being going into the hands of everyday Americans. That day remains far into...

bwilson4web Jun 13, 2017 Read More Replies: 6

Bricked Toyota in the news

Have we gone too far?

Family loses irreplaceable keys on holiday, forced to abandon van in Victoria - British Columbia - CBC News

One thing we've done: attached a small luggage tag with email and phone number to the fobs.

Mendel Leisk Jun 11, 2017 Read More Replies: 22

Honda drive sounds interesting

Source: Green Car Congress: Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

Engine block, crankshaft and pistons. The engine has a displacement of 1993cc. Cast-in iron cylinder liners provide long-lasting durability.

Cylinder head and valvetrain. The Accord Hybrid 4-cylinder engine has a lightweight cylinder head that is made of pressure-cast aluminum alloy. A silent chain drives dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. The cam drive is maintenance free throughout the life of the engine.

i-VTEC valve control system. The Accord Hybrid’s 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve i-VTEC engine uses an advanced valve-control system to combine high power output with high fuel efficiency and low emissions.

High-efficiency dual bed catalytic converter. A key contributor to the Accord Hybrid’s excellent emissions performance is a single dual bed catalytic...