Wagon Wheels

A Tale of Two Vehicles: The Station Wagon and the Minivan

For as long as the modern automobile has existed, automakers have innovated new methods for carrying greater amounts of passengers and cargo in increasing comfort and style. Not completely satisfied with the capability of pre-WWI American cars, early aftermarket coach builders set to work creating the first vehicles modified to fulfill these evolving needs. Known as depot hacks upon introduction, these custom wood-bodied Model Ts fulfilled commercial uses mainly carrying passengers between platforms at train stations. After the post-WWI military drawdown, production refocused on civilian needs, and Star, a division of the obscure Durant Motors, introduced the first ever factory built station wagon in 1923. Throughout the rest of the interwar period, the majority of America’s OEMs caught on to the station wagon trend…

EV’s – Hope or Hype?

EV future: EV's - Hope or Hype?

As electric vehicles (EVs) take center stage in the mobility revolution, are they truly the future of transportation or just another passing trend? In this post, AutoMobility Advisors explores the challenges, opportunities, and key innovations shaping the EV landscape. Discover whether EVs are the real solution to a sustainable future or simply overhyped technology.

MOVE America 2024

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EXTRA! Vehicle-to-Grid Expansion Saves Planet! The Roadmap Newsletter

the AutoMobility Roadmap on California’s energy dynamics and the role of electric vehicles! Despite challenges in solar overgeneration, EVs present a solution to utilize surplus energy effectively.