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Tesla Model S Production to Hit 400 Weekly by December
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Tesla is proud to announce that it has successfully transitioned to a mass production car company, and aims to have 400 Model S vehicles in production per week by December.
Tesla Roadster Successor Not a Guarantee
Despite earlier reports that Tesla would have a successor to its Roadster model set to debut sometime in 2015, the American electric automaker has confirmed that a decision on a new Roadster has not yet been made.
Tesla Model S Named to TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2012 List
By all accounts, the Tesla Model S is a formidable offering in the electric vehicle world, a market that’s still considered to be in its infant stage.
BMW i4 Could Debut at LA Auto Show
BMW’s i sub-brand is focused on sustainable mobility by offering purpose-built electric vehicles. The company has already revealed two amped-up concepts with the i3 and i8, but rumor has it another model is on the way.
Industry Executives Skeptical on Electric Vehicles
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney isn’t the only one that’s skeptical about electric vehicles and their development. At an industry panel in New York, executives expressed their criticisms of the electric vehicle market as automakers have quietly shelved strong pushes towards developing EVs.
Fisker Requests Delay of A123 Systems Bankruptcy Auction
Earlier this month, A123 Systems, the company that once supplied the battery technology for the Chevrolet Volt and Fisker Karma, announced its bankruptcy. Fisker is now asking the bankruptcy judge to delay the auction of the company.
No Government Support for Electric Vehicle Companies: Mitt Romney
As the 2012 presidential election approaches, candidate Mitt Romney is reiterating his stance on government funding for electric vehicle companies if he’s elected.
Nissan Begins eMotor Trails at Tennessee Plant – Video
Nissan might ship production for some of the motors going into its Leaf EVs to the U.S. in a cost-cutting measure.
Audi R8 e-Tron Project Halted, Maybe Axed Completely
Despite previous plans for a 2013 launch, development of the Audi R8 e-Tron just ground to a halt.
Fiat 500 Abarth Cabriolet, 500E to Bow at LA Auto Show
At this year’s LA Auto Show, Fiat will reveal two new models, the 500 Abarth Cabriolet and 500E electric car.
Tesla Retail Stores Defended by Brand CEO
Elon Musk, tech mogul and co-founder of Tesla is coming to the defense of his company as it faces a lawsuit from dealers in Massachusetts and New York.
Ford C-MAX Energi Earns HOV-Lane Access
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) just granted the all-new Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid access to Green Clean Air Vehicle Stickers, allowing drivers access to the state’s high-occupancy vehicle lanes.
Tesla Sued by Auto Dealers Association
Tesla is facing lawsuits in both Massachusetts and New York from members of the Automotive Trade Association, saying that the electric-car maker is operating illegal dealerships in those states.
Toyota Prius is California’s Best Selling Car
If you live in California, this won’t come as a surprise to you at all. The Toyota Prius is the best-selling car in the state – sort of.
Tesla Roadster Buyback Program Launched
Early adopters of the Tesla Roadster who may now be eyeing the American automaker’s more practical Model S can now trade in their convertible sports car towards a new sedan.
Audi ‘e Performance’ Research Project Complete
After three years of research, Audiannounced today that it’s e performance electric car research project is complete.
SAE Approves New Fast EV Charging Standard
SAE approved a new standard in rapid EV charging systems that could cut plug-in times down to as short as 20 minutes.
CODA Offers 10,000 Miles of Free Fuel in Marketing Stunt
People pondering an EV purchase in California have new reason to look at Coda, a tenacious startup based in the state.
Cadillac ELR Confirmed for Production in Volt Plant
General Motors’ luxury take on the Chevrolet Volt – the Cadillac ELR – is soldiering forward toward production despite it’s donor car facing assembly halts earlier this year.
Fisker Atlantic Delayed Until 2014, or Later
After suffering numerous delays in getting its first car to market, Fisker Automotive has announced it will push back its launch date for the second model in its expanding lineup by as much as two years.
2013 Toyota Prius Family Getting Slight Price Increase
Toyota has just announced pricing for the Prius, Prius v and Prius Plug-in, almost all of which are getting a slight price bump for 2013.
Tesla Model X Gets $10M Grant from California
Tesla’s next project, the Model X crossover, is at least one step closer to reality thanks to a $10 million grant from the California Government.
Six (Lame) Excuses Not to Buy a Hybrid
With an almost never ending list of myths and rumors, few vehicles are as misunderstood as the hybrid. Almost every review or video posted on AutoGuide.com about a hybrid car has at least one reader comment about how the battery will deteriorate beyond repair, or that once you get a hybrid, you’re not a true…
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Ford Claims Best Fuel Economy at Montreal Green Rally
Vehicles don’t try to race around the course as quickly as possible at the Montreal Green Rally.
