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Monster Tajimas Pikes Peak Monster Sport E-RUNNER EV Unveiled
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In late March, Monster Tajima decided that breaking the 10-minute barrier at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb wasn’t enough. The seasoned veteran wanted to a set a new record, but this time in an EV.
Ford Focus Electric Finally Headed to Dealerships
Ford’s flagship electric vehicle, the plug-in Focus, is finally heading to dealerships according to unnamed inside sources connected to Reuters.
NHTSA Launches Fisker Karma Fire Probe
This latest investigation follows a number of other probes relating to fires of EVs equipped with lithium-ion batteries, including a much publicized incident relating to Chevy Volt crash tests conducted by the agency last year.
Boris Said to Drive Electric BMW M3 at Pikes Peak Hill Climb – Video
NASCAR driver Boris Said already has a lengthy racing resume with one win in the Nationwide Series and seven top ten finishes. Now he’s looking to conquer the infamous Pikes Peak Hill Climb behind the wheel of an electric-converted BMW M3.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evolution Pikes Peak Race Car Detailed
In an effort to showcase all-electric power, Mitsubishi Motors will be entering two Mitsubishi i-MiEVs into the annual Pikes Peak Hill Climb this year.
Chevrolet Volt Owners Save 2.1 Million Gallons of Gas
Chevrolet Volt owners who bought their cars to save the world can finally rejoice: they’ve saved a collective 2.1 million gallons of gas and counting according to the company.
CODA Automotive Announces First EV Fleet Sale
According to a CODA press release, by adding just one single EV, fleets can save around $2,000 per year on fuel and maintenance costs, especially if they take advantage of charging vehicles during off-peak hours.
Fisker Atlantic Leaked Document Reveals Specs, Production Delay
Investor information on the mostly-mysterious Fisker Atlantic is shedding a little light on what’s actually going on with the controversial company’s second car.
Fisker Refutes Garage Fire Accusation
In the least surprising announcement of the year, Fisker is denying that the accusations leveled at the Karma supposedly responsible for a garage fire in Sugar Land, Texas are accurate.
California Approves $100 Million Green Technology Investment
Last week, California’s Energy Commission voted unanimously in favor of a $100 million investment plan that promotes the use of green vehicle technologies.
Fisker Karma Fire Not From Battery: Expert Says
When a Texas home was scorched earlier this week, authorities blamed the Fisker Karma for starting the fire in the garage. At the time it seemed clear that the car did start the fire, but how that happened was less obvious.
The 400 Mile Range Electric Car is Here: Tesla Model S
Customers who buy the new Tesla Model S, due out in a month’s time, could enjoy the longest range of any EV to date according to CEO Elon Musk, though you’ll definitely never achieve the 400-mile potential range.
BMW ActiveE Drivers in Colorado Get Solar Panel Discount
Driving an electric car may be as green as you can get on the road, but being green at home means investing heavily in alternative energy. In an effort to combat that, BMW and Real Goods Solar are teaming up to make solar panels more cost-efficient to intall at home for ActiveE drivers.
Tesla Model S Deliveries to Begin Next Month
Tesla is reportedly just one month away from getting its Model S sedan into customers hands. According to sources, the vehicle only needs to finish its crash tests before deliveries will begin.
Nissan Plans Four EVs Over Next Three Years
Nissan is planning to significantly increase its electric car offering over the next three years, introducing three all-new models and an updated version of the original Leaf EV.
Nissan Leaf Tested in Strange New Ways to Ensure Safety – Video
Along with concerns like range anxiety, many potential electric car buyers express concerns about high voltage electric shocks. With the Nissan Leaf being an entirely new type of vehicle, before it came to market engineers sat down and postulated all the possible “what ifs” of things that could go wrong, making sure to test the…
Fisker Karma Blamed for House Fire
A crime of opportunity, or was a Fisker Karma really to blame for the fire in a Texas home?
BYD Electric Buses Heading to Canada
BYD will provide 10 new electric buses to Windsor, Canada to become the first North American city to use China-built all-electric large-scale transportation.
Toyota RAV4-EV Revealed: 100-Mile Range, $49,800
Toyota unveiled its new electric RAV4 at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles including new price, power and range information.
Aptera Gets a Second Chance, Plans on Delivering Vehicles in 2013
The Aptera 2e, a funky three-wheeling electric car, has had a funky history. Originally founded in 2006, Aptera closed its doors in 2010 after not being able to gather enough funding to stay alive. Prior to its closing however, Aptera employees destroyed the 2e bodies making us believe that we would never hear or see…
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Bests Volt, Leaf in April Sales
Toyota continues to enjoy success with its Prius family of models, as its plug-in hybrid sold 1,654 units in the month of April. The sales figure trumps its main competitors, the Chevrolet Volt (1,462 sold) and the Nissan Leaf (370 sold) making it the most popular plug-in vehicle last month in America. It’s no huge…
BMW and German Technical University Working Together on Future EV Tech
BMW is collaborating with the Technical University of Munich on an EV project called Visio.M, with plans to build an efficient, safe, and inexpensive electric car that will be broadly marketable.
Electric Vehicle Fast Charging System Demonstrated at Electric Vehicle Symposium 26
Marking a milestone in one of the key hindrances to plague electric vehicles (EVs) thus far, eight of the word’s automakers have agreed to unify on a harmonized charging system capable of a 15-minute recharge.
Rimac Concept One Open for Order: Production Limited to 88
Running from 0-60 in less than 2.8 seconds, boasting 1,088 hp and 2,800 lb-ft of torque and a 375-mile range — surely this car is a thing of myth.
