From: StreetFire
Swiss automotive visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht presents the Rinspeed iChange, the world's first car whose body adapts to the number of passengers on board. The streamlined, lightweight zero-emission concept car is powered by a 150kW electric engine, capable of propelling the car to a top speed of 220 km/h. The energy for the electric motor comes from lithium-ion batteries that are available in two different stack configurations for short- and long-distance driving.
Burke Mountain, in Northeast Vermont, has new ownership with strong ties to the region.
An ownership group made up of principals in Jay Peak Resort,Vermont has purchased neighboring Burke Mountain. Ariel Quiros, who along with Jay Peak president Bill Stenger bought Jay Peak Resort from Mont Saint-Sauveur Valley resorts in 2008, is heading the group, called Q-Burke. Stenger is involved as well.
"This is a separate company with the same ownership principals," says Steve..