Chicago Auto Show

Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept – Chicago Auto Show 2014

During Media Day at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show, I had an opportunity to speak with David McCreadie of Ford regarding their C-Max Solar Energi concept vehicle.  Mr. McCreadie is part of Ford’s Hybrid and Electric Vehicles group, and he advised that this concept has been in development for the last year in cooperation with the Georgia Institute of Technology.  The current C-Max Solar Energi concept is a 100% production model C-Max Plug-In Hybrid with the solar array and other controls added.  Keep reading for more information on this concept.

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Honda FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) Concept Car At The Chicago Auto Show

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There were several uniquely designed vehicles at The Chicago Auto Show one of which was the Honda FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle). I fell in love with the sleek front end and the sweeping sides, although I have to say it will take me a bit to get used to the rear end. Check out the pics and video after the break of this concept electric from Honda.

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The Toyota FT-1 Concept Car At The Chicago Auto Show

There was a lot to see at the Chicago Auto Show, and this will probably be the first of a few articles and pics we bring you. But we wanted to start it off with a bang and boy did the Toyota FT-1 Concept car blow our socks off! What an amazing looking vehicle, we had no hands on time with it as it was perched on high away from prying media fingers. So we got the next best thing. Pictures and some info from the Toyota site, have a read through the press release and check out the photos throughout and the video after the break!

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