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18 Jun '12, 6pm

RETHINKING ELECTRIC CARS -- NEW MODELS, BETTER ...: RETHINKING ELECTRIC CARS -- NEW MODELS, BETTER BATTERIES UPD...

Saab (Svenska Aeroplan AB) was once a small, quirky company with only one or two models at a time. In its early days the company had some interesting engineering such as front wheel drive (rare in the 1950’s) and airplane-heritage aerodynamics combined with light weight. The company then had a loyal following. It was bought by General Motors, resold again, lost its identity, its quirkiness and its fan base. A lack of innovative products eventually led to the company’s downfall.

Full article: http://www.green-energy-news.com/arch/nrgs2012/20120061.html

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