http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Mike+Trudel%2C+Freelance+Writer Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=338775&ca=Automotive Improving automotive safety is not a new initiative for global automakers; it's been a part of their business plan for years. One part of the equation that has evolved over time is the increased emphasis of the automotive designer's role in overall vehicle safety. Safety is no longer the sole respon... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=336832&ca=Automotive There's nothing like a major boost in gasoline prices to motivate the American consumer. Automakers are hard at work producing green friendly, fuel-saving vehicles. This push for all things green is more than a trendy cause...it's politically savvy, environmentally conscious and increasingly profita... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=337177&ca=Automotive Lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology is ready to cause a major stir in the automotive industry, according to panelists at a recent conference in San Jose. A prominent energy researcher with a government agency believes Li-ion batteries will soon displace the traditional nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batte... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=337449&ca=Automotive Hybrid car sales shot up in 2008, unlike their traditional gasoline-engine counterparts. As of March 2008, 38,214 hybrid units were sold in the United States. That's a 10 percent increase from the prior year, and - that figure doesn't include the quantity of one major U.S. automaker's hybrids becaus... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=337450&ca=Automotive Take rising gasoline prices, add in a compelling political race for United States President, sprinkle in a dash of technological advances and...voila, you have a major boost for green-focused automotive manufacturers and suppliers that will have long-range implications on the future of consumer tran... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=335183&ca=Automotive With everyone over the age of 13 seeming to carry a cell phone, there's a whole lot of texting and talking going on in today's world. So it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that we are entering an age of advanced technology in which our cars will be in real-time communication with the cars aro... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=335186&ca=Automotive It's been more than 100 years since an American engineer registered the first hybrid vehicle in 1905. With the abundant supply of fuel being what it was back then, it's no surprise that hybrid development took a back seat to internal combustion engines. Times have changed. Environmental concerns, su... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=334083&ca=Automotive Today's automotive engineers are focusing their attention on improving the way we drive -- and the way we live. Some automotive improvements make life easier to navigate, like GPS systems with visual and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions. Other innovations help protect vehicle occupants and save... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=334101&ca=Automotive So you're finally nestled into a cramped but adequate seat after a ten-hour flight delay in Denver. This, after a ten-day business trip. Your greatest wish at this point is to sit back, listen to some music and return to the comforts of home. The magic button reclines your seat at a finger's request... Automotive Mike Trudel, Freelance Writer Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=332615&ca=Automotive There's always been something magical about the car. From the earliest days of automotive transportation...when that "wind in the hair" experience was due to vehicles not having roofs...to today's sophisticated luxury rides. Getting behind the wheel still gets the blood racing for many of us. It may...