This week, Russell, Danny, Linda and Jason discuss dumb surveys, the Fiat 500 we might never see, single distance guessestimes, the “world’s safest” Prius and much more. See our show notes for a complete listing and links.
Show notes:
Respondents offer no surprises in what might be the dumbest survey ever
http://www.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1051363_survey-more-would-tak…
Tesla losing money but still on track with the Model S
http://www.caradvice.com.au/90916/tesla-spending-big-to-build-model-s/
Semi-mythical Chrysler still years away from getting anything but news stories
http://wot.motortrend.com/6701647/green/chrysler-finalizes-battery-suppl…
Single distance estimates are misleading
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/254040/
It’s not cool to take someone else’s name
http://www.facebook.com/greengears1
Juiced up hoverboard for police
http://green.autoblog.com/2010/10/30/new-go-ped-high-performance-stealth…
“The world’s safest car”? A modified Prius
http://www.news.com.au/national/worlds-safest-car-can-cut-road-carnage-s…
CEA “crowns” Ford Focus official car of CES, misses point about gas car being high tech
http://www.twice.com/article/459670-Ford_Focus_Named_Official_CES_Vehicl…
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