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Government to add 10K Hybrids, Double Fleet
The Obama Administration will help federal agencies add 10,000 hybrids to their fleets in a move that will save 1 million gallons of fuel per year over the vehicle’s lifespans.
BMW Offering Carport Fit With Solar Panels for i Cars
In partnership with SOLARWATT GmbH, BMW is offering buyers of the i3 and i8 EVs a carport fit with solar panels on the roof to help charge the brand’s electric vehicles.
5M EVs, PHEVs on the Road by 2035: Edison Foundation
Few have been optimistic about the market for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, but Edison Foundation believes there will be at least 5 million of them on the road by 2035.
Nissan Leaf Ads to Put Saving Green Ahead of Being Green
Traditionally, buyers of Nissan’s Leaf electric car have been the sort that are more interested in cutting their carbon footprint than their transportation costs and that’s something the automaker wants to change.
Improved EV Charging Offered by Honda Smart Home
Honda, in partnership with the University of California, Davis, broke ground today on a “Zero Net Energy” concept home that will offer more efficient electric vehicle charging.
Chevrolet Spark EV EPA Rated with 82-Mile Range
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released official fuel consumption and range ratings for the Chevrolet Spark EV today.
Toyota Me.We Concept is Personal Transportation With a Global Conscience
It doesn’t just look unique, the philosophy behind Toyota’s new Me.We concept car brings an innovative approach to the automobile, looking to harmonize concepts of personal transportation and the greater good of the planet.
Tesla Dealer License Denied in Virginia
Tesla Motors Inc. has 33 days to appeal a ruling issued Monday denying the electric car maker a dealer license in Virginia.
Volvo C30 EV Can Fully Charge in Record Time
Volvo is preparing the C30 EV for launch in Europe, and the brand announced today that thanks to its quick charger, the car can be fully juiced up in just 1.5 hours.
West Coast Cities Have the Most Green Car Shoppers
California is home to the most green car shoppers in the nation, with eight of the top 10 cities actually located on the west coast.
Nissan Leaf New York Taxis Celebrate Earth Day
Nissan and New York City are celebrating Earth Day together by launching a pilot program to use the Leaf electric car as a taxi.
Detroit Electric SP:01 Debuts in Shanghai
Detroit Electric debuted its SP:01 electric sports car over the weekend in Shanghai, calling it the world’s fastest pure-electric production sports car.
Texas Tesla Store Favored by Residents: Poll Shows
Residents in Austin, Texas are overwhelmingly in favor of electric vehicle maker Tesla being allowed to sell its Model S sedan according to a web poll by the Austin Business Journal.
Chrysler Will Lose $10K per Fiat 500e: CEO Says
Last last year Fiat unveiled its electric 500e during the L.A. Auto Show, a car that Chrysler will take a $10,000 bath on every time it sells according to CEO Sergio Marchionne.
BMW i3 Offers Gas-Powered Alternative Car, Follows Fiat
To fight the scourge of range anxiety, BMW will include the use of a gasoline powered car to buyers of its upcoming i3 EV, as well as other perks to draw buyers in the the showrooms.
2014 Fisker Karma Tweaks Leaked on Forum
Niche luxury automaker Fisker laid off most of its workforce almost two weeks ago, but there could be updates on tap if the brand lasts into the 2014 model year.
BMW Launching Chinese EV Brand Called Zinoro
BMW is launching a new Chinese brand called Zinoro in conjunction with its Chinese partner Brilliance Auto, specifically to develop and sell EVs.
Fiat 500e Priced From $32,500 or $199 Monthly Lease
Fiat has announced pricing for the 2013 500e, with MSRP set at $32,500 while leasing is available at just $199 a month for 36 months with $999 due at signing.
BMW ActiveE Drivers Get Digital Tool, Goofy Name
Translated into english, Russians call their space explorers “cosmonauts.” Today, the world learned that Germans – or at least BMW – call people who drive ActiveE vehicles “Electronauts.”
Sub-370Z Sports Car Confirmed for Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan will bring a sports car that sits below the current 370Z in some form to the Tokyo Motor Show in November.
Electric Car Range Suffers in the Cold: Why it Happens and What’s Being Done About it
Recently the New York Times and American electric car maker Tesla got in a highly publicized war of words over a review of the Model S electric car. Amongst other contentious issues, the range of the vehicle didn’t meet the Times’ writers expectations.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Production Still Halted
Mitsubishi will continue its production and shipment stoppage of its Outlander plug-in hybrid variant since the automaker still hasn’t found a cause for an overheating lithium-ion battery in one of the vehicles.
BMW i3 Spied Testing as it Gets Closer to Production
As the BMW i3 gets closer to production form, the German automaker has been spied testing its compact electric car out on the roads.
Tesla CEO Visits Texas, Talks About Electric Truck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent the day in Texas advocating that the electric car maker be allowed to sell its products directly to the public.
