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Nissan Leaf Aero Style Hints at Future Design
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The Nissan Leaf has remained relatively unchanged since it debuted, but something called the Leaf “Aero Style” at the 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon could hint at the electric car’s future design.
Nissan Leaf Sales Expected to Double in 2014: CEO
After experiencing a surge in sales last year, Nissan hopes to see its Leaf sales double within the near future.
2014 Nissan Leaf Priced at $29,830
Following a massive price cut last year, Nissan has kept things steady this year for its electric Leaf.
2013 Plug-in Vehicle Sales Rise to Over 96,000
Sales of plug-in vehicles reached an all-time high last year with around 96,050 units moved off the lots, an impressive increase compared to 2012’s figure of 53,172.
Fisker Finds New Last Minute Bidder With Plans to Restart Production, Add New Models
Wanxiang American Corp. has put in a “stalking horse” bid on Fisker, which is supposed to be sold to Hybrid Tech Holdings LLC for $25 million.
Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept Avoids Plugging In
Ford’s latest concept car wants to literally go off the grid and it’s using solar panels to do so.
Fisker Founder, Former Directors Sued by Investors
Henrik Fisker and the electric automaker’s former directors are being sued by Atlas Capital Management, an investor group that had purchased Fisker securities.
Cadillac ELR Sees Warm Dealer Reception
Over half of Cadillac’s dealer network will sell the new ELR range-extended electric car after it begins arriving in showrooms next month.
BMW i3 Ordering Guide Now Available
The BMW i3 ordering guide for North America is now available, revealing all the options and available packages for the electric vehicle.
Electric Cars Depreciate Severely: Report
Depreciation. It’s the nasty side to buying a new car that often amounts to a slap in the face worth several thousand dollars.
Tesla Receives $34.7M Tax Break to Expand Production
American electric automaker Tesla has received a $34.7-million tax break from the state of California in order to expand production.
Nissan Leaf Owner Drives Past 100,000 Mile Mark
Steve Marsh, a Nissan Leaf owner in Washington, has racked up 100,000 all-electric miles in the Japanese electric car.
Tesla Model X Crossover Nearly Ready for Production
The Tesla Model X is scheduled to enter production late next year, and according to the brand’s chief designer, the automaker is putting its finishing touches on the crossover.
European Car of the Year Shortlist Announced
The European Car of the Year shortlist has been announced with seven vehicles vying for the top title in Europe.
Tesla Model S is Canada’s Best-Selling Electric Car
The Tesla Model S is Canada’s best-selling electric so far this year.
Mass Market Tesla Model E to Bow at 2015 Detroit Auto Show
The Tesla Model E is currently scheduled to make its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show, according to the brand’s chief designer.
2014 Ten Best Engines List Released by Ward’s Auto
With an increased focus on efficiency, engines are constantly being updated. New technology is being added, such as direct injection, while older techniques are being refined, including turbocharging.
Audi R8 E-Tron Will be Produced: Report
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The last time we talked about the Audi R8 E-Tron, the company said that there were no plans for production, but a new report suggests otherwise.
Rinspeed XchangE Previews Future of Self-Driving Cars
Rinspeed is going to give us a glimpse of the future automotive world at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show with its XchangE electric touring sedan.
Toyota Seeks 5-10K Fuel Cell Sales in 2015
Toyota hopes to sell somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicles starting in 2015 when the vehicle is introduced.
Accord Plug-in Hybrid Joins Vehicle-to-Grid Project
Honda has joined a demonstration project for experimental vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology with its Accord Plug-in Hybrid model.
Saleen Confirms Electric Car Development
Steve Saleen confirmed this week that his company is developing an electric car and that a scale model will be unveiled early next year.
BMW, Toyota Tie-Up Sees ‘Big Steps’ in EV Technology
According to BMW’s head of marketing, the partnership between BMW and Toyota has already led to “big steps” in battery technology for electric vehicles.
2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Price Slashed to $22,995
The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be the cheapest electric vehicle available on the market come 2014.
