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BMW i8 Spy Photos Show off New Details
New spy photos of the upcoming BMW i8 have revealed new details about the production version of the German brand’s upcoming hybrid sports car.
Formula E Charging into Two U.S. Cities in 2014
The all-electric racing series, Formula E, is finalizing it’s inaugural 2014 season with 8 cities chosen to host races, including L.A. and Miami.
2014 Volkswagen XL1 Video, First Look
Could this be Volkswagen’s Prius? A fuel efficient halo car, the XL1 is expected to deliver a whopping 261-mpg thanks to its tiny engine, low weight and slip-stream design.
i3 Coupe Concept Previews BMW Eco Brand Launch This Year
The BMW i3 Concept Coupe has made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show ahead of planned sales of the i3 later this year.
Mitsubishi Concept CA-MiEV is a Grown-Up EV for Suburbanites: 2013 Geneva Motor Show
Looking like an even more futuristic version of Toyota’s Prius, Mitsubishi has revealed what could be a revolutionary new product for the brand today at the Geneva Motor Show, offering 186 miles of all electric, zero-emissions range.
BMW Confirms i3 EV On Sale This Year
BMW has confirmed that the very first vehicles under its new i eco brand will go on sale later this year, starting with the i3.
Toyota i-Road is an Electric Scooter That Drives Like a Car
Set to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, Toyota has unveiled a new electric scooter that drives like a car thanks to a newly developed Active Lean technology.
Mitsubishi CA-MiEV Revealed With 186-Mile Electric Range
Continuing its push in the electric vehicle segment, Mitsubishi will introduce an all-new electric vehicle tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show, with both a style and an emissions free range far superior to the i-MiEV.
Volkswagen e-Co-Motion Concept Aims to Electrify Commercial Van Segment
Volkswagen has revealed a rendering for its e-Co-Motion Concept, which will be heading to the 2013 Geneva Motor Show for its official unveiling.
Land Rover Defender EV Coming to 2013 Geneva Show
For this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Land Rover is bringing seven pure-electric Defender research vehicles that will be undergoing “specialist real world trials” later this year.
Rod Millen, Monster Tajima to Battle at Pikes Peak
Two of Pikes Peak’s most seasoned veterans will have a showdown at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb when Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima and Rod Millen face off in the Electric Auto Division.
Tesla DOE Loan Repayment to Finish Years Early
With confidence in spades, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said yesterday that the electric car maker will repay its $465 million government loan in “five years or less.”
GM Aims to Boost 2013 Plug-In Hybrid Sales 20 Percent
There’s a fat growth margin in mind at General Motors for plug-in hybrid sales in 2013.
Nissan Resonance Concept, Note Head to Geneva Motor Show
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan will have the global debut for the new Note that will be competing in the B-segment in Europe.
Tesla CEO Says NY Times Article Likely Cost Brand $100M
A public battle between the New York Times and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is still sprouting news after the disgruntled executive told Bloomberg that the article likely cost the electric car maker $100 million.
Auto Execs Predict Industry Trends: Survey
Fuel efficiency is on everyone’s minds, including top automotive brass. In a new report by the analysts at KPMG, current and future industry trends are unveiled by top auto execs.
Volkswagen Golf-e EV Revealed Ahead of Geneva Debut
The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf will be getting an electric car variant, the Golf-e, which broke cover ahead of its 2013 Geneva Motor Show debut.
Elon Musk Publishes Final Note on Tesla vs. New York Times
As the saga between Tesla and The New York Times comes to an end (allegedly), Tesla CEO Elon Musk has released a final, final note on the controversy.
Fisker Automotive: The Rise and Decline of an American Electric Car Maker
It’s no secret Fisker Automotive is in trouble. The maker of premium electric cars is clinging to life by its fingernails. One more setback could send them plummeting into the fiery abyss of financial ruin. Still, even if they roll snake eyes the firm’s founder has more than a few thoughts on what future transportation…
Chinese Volvo Owner Likely to Buy Fisker
Earlier this year, we reported that Fisker seemed desperate seeking strategic partners in China, and now it appears that the struggling American automaker could be selling a major stake to China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
World’s Fastest Electric Motor Boat Inspired by Mercedes SLS EV
Joining the Cigarette 42′ Huntress inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept, an electrically-driven motor boat inspired by the SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive.
Tesla vs The New York Times: Round Three
In what has turned into quite the battle between New York Times writer John Broder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Broder has issued a response to Musks’ most recent claims.
Nissan Leaf Surpasses 50,000 Global Sales
Nissan announced today that Nissan Leaf sales broke past the 50,000 unit mark worldwide.
NY Mayor Aims for 10,000 Electric Car Charging Spaces
There will be 10,000 new public spaces to charge electric cars in New York City in seven years if mayor Michael Bloomberg has his way.
