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Aging Wheels:The CitiCar is an Electric Cheese Wedge From the 70’s

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The CitiCar was the most produced electric car in America after World War II until the Telsa Model S. The car, with a top speed of 38 MPH with entirely electro-mechanical, and lacked any control electronics.
Complete with a brushed DC motor and three-speed contactor control system that made a large clunk between "gears", that worked by using a resistor and two batteries for low speed, two batteries and no resistor for mid-speed and all six for high-speed.

Rubber Tires – A dirty business | DW Documentary

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The booming global tire market is worth billions - but this comes at a high price, both to humans and the environment. Over 50 million car tires are sold each year in Germany alone. But where does the natural rubber for them come from?

49 years ago today, a sniper blew up a semi hauling 20 tons of dynamite, killing the driver

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49 years ago today, a sniper blew up a semi hauling 20 tons of dynamite, killing the driver

On September 30, 48 year old truck driver John Galt was operating a truck leased to Tri-State Motors, hauling a load of more than 20 tons of dynamite along I-44 en route to a mining area in southeastern Missouri.

Shots were fired on Galt’s truck, triggering a massive explosion that shattered windows 12 miles away in Springfield, Missouri. A crater that was 50 feet wide and 30 feet deep was left on I-44.

New cars, trucks last longer and carmakers hustle to improve interiors

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New cars, trucks last longer and carmakers hustle to improve interiors

Cars are lasting longer than ever. While that's good for owners, it’s bad for the interior of the vehicle, where stains, cracks and outmoded electronics can undermine the overall driving experience.

So automakers and suppliers are being forced to rethink the way they make everything, from seat fabrics to door coatings to infotainment systems. Everything must be designed for the long haul.