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University students learn product development at Eco Car Challenge

The Eco Car Challenge spring workshop had a flavor of cutting-edge environmental technologies in advanced prototypes--developed by students. The event, at the Environmental Protection Agency's laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich., allowed journalists to get behind the wheel of these test cars. It was part of a competition among 16 North American universities to design, develop and build vehicles that are forward-looking yet practical.

Ferrari FF: The Husky Sledging Turk Video

Ferrari FF with Husky Sledging Turk There you are, minding your own business, high in the Pyrenees with your pack of photogenic Huskies and a sled, when what do you come across but Ferrari’s latest toy – the Ferrari FF – out cold weather testing. As luck would have it, you happen to have your high-definition video camera with you and manage to shoot some great close-up footage as the Ferrari FF encounters your picturesque Husky Sledge, complete with atmospheric bells a-jingling. Serendipity.

CAP call on Renault to include battery in Zoe price – when it would cost £25k

CAP has called on Renault to include the battery cost in the list price of the Renault Zoe EV, otherwise it won’t be able to set residual values. We reported recently on the price of the Renault Zoe EV – which starts at £18k – and were surprised to find that Renault weren’t including battery costs in the purchase price but charging and extra £70-93 a month for leasing them. That leads to a completely misleading headline price for the Zoe and, as used car price experts CAP say, is akin to Ford removing the engine costs from their cars to reduce list price.