The New Driving Experience
Will the Shadow Hawk STV fill the void left by GM’s Hummer? The STV, Super Terrain Vehicle, is a mix between a SUV and an armored tank. This all terrain vehicle is equipped with a full armor plating, daylight cameras, active suspension, camber and caster control systems, driver activated height control, 46 inch wheel travel and monocoque construction.
Designed to fit any body type, the seating area will adjust to the driver, similar to that of a race car. The steering wheel, pedals and instruments move towards you providing the driver with the ultimate driving experience. If we haven’t peaked your interest yet, the engine on the STV is an astounding 1,100 hp engine, this car will go from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds. The cost of the Shadow Hawk is around $1 million and scheduled to be released late 2011.
Portland Makes It’s Case for Becoming the Greenest US City
Last week Portland, Oregon became the first city in the United States to have a public quick charging station for electric cars. Portland General Electric (PGE) installed the Takasago Rapid Charging Station at their Salmon Street headquarters. The EV station should charge a lithium ion battery to 80% in just 20 to 30 minutes.
“Quick-charging stations are an exciting advancement in our effort to bring electric vehicles to Oregon,” said Governor Ted Kulongoski. “By making charging convenient and available for public use, we are telling car manufacturers that Oregon is ready for the next generation of electric vehicles.”
The Cadillac Escalade tops the list again of most stolen car
The Highway Data Loss Institute (HLDI), an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, has just released their list of vehicles with the highest and lowest insurance claims for theft. The Cadillac Escalade took home first prize followed Ford’s F-250 crew cab four-wheel drive and in third was the Infiniti G 37 coupe.
Six of the 10 top vehicles stolen were from General Motors, so much for OnStar. The car with the lowest theft is the Volvo S80.
According to Kim Hazelbaker, HLDI senior vice president, “Sedate family cars and fuel sippers aren’t on the hot list. Thieves are after chrome, horsepower, and HEMIs.”
See the full list below.
HIGHEST LOSSES
Cadillac Escalade
Ford F-250 crew 4WD
Infiniti G37 2-door
Dodge Charger HEMI
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Hummer H2 4WD
Nissan Pathfinder Armada
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
GMC Yukon
LOWEST LOSSES
Volvo S80
Saturn VUE 4WD (2008-09)
Nissan Murano (2009)
Saturn VUE (2008-09)
Honda Pilot 4WD (2009)
Subaru Impreza (2008-09)
Toyota Prius
Mini Cooper
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Sienna 4WD
