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Chrysler-Fiat Favors Diesel, Turbo Tech Over EVs: Exec
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Chrysler-Fiat won’t be investing into electric vehicles until consumers are willing to pay for the technology, according to Bob Lee, head of Fiat and Chrysler global Powertrain.
2014 Chevy Volt Price Drops $5,000
Losing the sales battle to Nissan after the Japanese automaker slashed prices on its fully electric Leaf model Chevrolet has made the bold decision to drop the price of the Volt by $5,000.
Tesla Model S Pricing Changes in Discreet Fashion
If you’ve recently been shopping for a Tesla Model S and using the official website’s configurator you may want to double check the pricing.
Nissan Leaf Tops Chevy Volt in July 2013 Sales
While sales of 1,864 units isn’t anything to boast about, the Nissan Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt last month by a margin of 76 units.
Japanese Automakers Join to Build EV Charging Stations
In an effort to help boost electric vehicle sales, Japanese automakers have teamed up to increase the number of charging stations in Japan.
Ford Plug-in Vehicles: 60 Percent of Trips are Gas Free
Early aggregate data gathered from the MyFord Mobile app shows that Ford plug-in hybrid vehicles are being driven in electric-only mode 60 percent of the time.
BMW i3 EV Officially Unveiled, Available Second Quarter of 2014
BMW officially introduced its i3 electric vehicle in New York today, showcasing what the German automaker calls a “truly purpose built electric car.”
Watch the BMW i3 World Premiere Live Streaming Online
Curious what happens when the brand known for building the ultimate driving machine gets into the electric car business? Then you’ll want to watch the world premiere of the BMW i3.
Electric Cars Disrupting Power Distribution in Canada
Can charging an electric car cause a disruption in your neighborhood’s power distribution? For a few Canadians, the answer is yes.
2014 BMW i3 Production Car Leaked Online
BMW’s i3 electric car wasn’t meant to be unveiled until next Monday, but images of the sub-compact EV just leaked.
Electric Vehicle Sales Climbing Faster than Hybrids Did
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a graph showing that electric vehicles are outselling hybrids over the same period of time since their introduction to the market.
Renault-Nissan Passes 100,000 Global Electric Car Sales
The Renault-Nissan Alliance marked a milestone today by selling its 100,000th zero tailpipe emissions vehicle.
Charging in Under 10 Minutes Coming: Tesla Exec Says
Current technology will allow Tesla Model S owners to recharge their cars to about half capacity in roughly 20 minutes, but that time will be much lower in the future.
Tesla Buys Former General Motors Test Track
Telsa Motors has purchased a 35-acre piece of land adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Fremont, Calif.
BMW i3 Priced from $42,275
Is it the “ultimate (electric) driving” machine? Perhaps not, but the BMW i3 promises to be the BMW of EVs and will retail for $42,275.
Honda Micro Commuter Prototype Begins Field Tests
Honda‘s micro-sized electric vehicle, the Micro Commuter Prototype β, will begin testing this fall within the city of Saitama, Japan.
Smart ForTwo Celebrates 1.5M Units Produced
Prior to beginning its summer break at its Hambach, France factory, Smart achieved the milestone of building its 1.5-millionth ForTwo vehicle.
Andretti Signs on to Formula E Racing
Andretti Autosport announced Wednesday that it will become the third team to race in FIA Formula E.
Tesla Roadster Batteries Stronger Than Expected: Study
Good news for Tesla continues to stack up, as a recent study shows that the Roadster’s battery life is stronger than originally expected, even by the automaker.
Nissan Leaf Demand Outpacing Supply
Nissan’s hack-and-slash pricing policy for the Leaf electric vehicle is working well. In fact, it might be working too well.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the 100,000th Electric Car Sold in America
When it comes to popular electric vehicles in America, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV isn’t exactly one of them, with overall weak sales since its debut.
Tesla Model S Production Passes 400 Units per Week
Production of the Tesla Model S luxury sedan is above the 400 unit-per-week mark, CEO Elon Musk says.
BMW i3 Official Specs Announced
The BMW i3 production vehicle will be officially unveiled on July 29, but to hold everyone over, the German automaker has released some specifications on its first i-model electric car.
Tesla Added to Nasdaq-100 Index, Shares Hit New Peak
The latest in a string of good news for Tesla Motors came in two parts today.
