At nearly every auto show, there are ambitious visions that automakers play with which tickle the imagination and present an extremely unlikely possibility for better transportation options in the future. The majority of cars on the road today are unsustainable. The question that these concept vehicles try to answer is, “When will humans accept the challenge of traveling better?” It’s not an easy question to answer. In most cases, the roadblocks to entry for more efficient vehicles are insurmountable. Logistics, infrastructure, safety, style – they are all relatively embedded in the current…

The Cadillac Converj Concept made its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and caused quite a stir. Its sleek lines and innovative electric powetrain helped steal the show. But plans to build the car have been on hold, until now. This week, Cadillac confirmed that the Converj Concept will become a reality in the guise of the upcoming ELR. Using technology from the Chevrolet Volt, the angular ELR coupe will be a performance-tuned extended-range electric coupe that may give Teslas a run for their money. “The concept generated instant enthusiasm,” said Don Butler, vice president-Cadillac Marketing….

Alright, I’ll be honest – last time I wrote about the GM EN-V vehicle, I ridiculed it for its rather, um, ‘unique’ look . And I stand by that. It looks… odd. But now that we get to see a video of a prototype in action – and hear one of its designers extol its benefits – it’s hard not to be impressed by the overall concept (if not the design). The vehicle is meant to carry a single person and uses a series of sensors and GPS technology to move itself around. What the designer in the clip envisions is entire areas that are car-free, and instead use these vehicles to create a futuristic, environmentally friendly…