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From the vaults: Ford Styling and the Experimental Car circa 1964

Unearthed from the Ford Mo Co. marketing department archives this film documents the work, inspiration and methods of the company's design department. As well as an inside look into the development of the 1964 Mustang, retro-futurists are treated to a look at the then space-age creations including the particularly awesome Aurora station wagon with its three-seat corner sofa, electro-luminous side panels and primitive satellite navigation.

July 11: Visiting a rival

I will take it to work all week, including Wednesday when I go to Santa Monica to drive a Nissan Leaf electric car. I wonder how they'll take to seeing a competitor in the parking lot. Not far enough to worry about range, though I will look for a charging spot in Santa Monica.

Kia Soul EV coming in 2014

Kia introduced the new Soul EV on Nov. 11. The boxy hatchback, set to go on sale in 2014, will be the company’s first foray into zero-emissions vehicles outside of the Korean market.