Daily Archives: May 4, 2014

FAW outlines aggressive 15% EV market share China strategy

During the recent Beijing motor show last, FAW Group outlined its new energy vehicle strategic plan. By 2020 the automaker intends to have 6 new energy vehicle platforms and 16 vehicle models with mass market capability. FAW plans to take a 15% market share in the EV segment.

US Military Seeks Quiet Motorcycles

Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to load their M1030 motorcycles into a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea on 18 April 2005

DARPA wants a hybrid bike that can switch from traditional fuel like diesel to electric power. The U.S. military is investing in near-silent, hybrid dirt bikes for stealth rides across enemy territory.