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Nissan Proves the General Public Still Uninformed on EVs
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While all electric vehicles have been on the market for almost two full years now, it seems the general public is still unaware of exactly how these technolgies function, a problem that the partnership of Nissan and Renault is looking to remedy.
2014 Kia Soul Electric Planned
When the next-generation Kia Soul launches as early as next year, it will be available with an electric motor in place of a conventional gasoline engine.
Mercedes SLS Electric Drive Makes Silent Video Debut
Debuting at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is the most powerful car AMG has ever produced, and today a video has been released of the car racing around the Ascari race track in Malaga, Spain.
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Heading to America
At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its B-Class Electic Drive Concept, and now there’s confirmation that its production model will eventually make its way to America.
Cheap Plug-In Lease Rates Spur EV Sales
There’s nothing worse in a salesman’s world than having a product almost nobody wants, which is why GM and Nissan are offering slashed lease rates on the Volt and Leaf.
Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Can Cost Under $15,000
Smart just announced pricing for its ForTwo Electric Drive, making it the cheapest electric car on the market today at $25,825
Efficiency, Connectivity Most Valued in 2013 Cars: Study
Using less gas and connecting loads of electronics are the most important factors in new cars according to a long list of industry pundits.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Still Beating Nissan Leaf
It’s a battle of less than epic proportions, yes, but the Chevrolet Volt outsold Nissan’s Leaf by a big margin for the second month in a row last month.
Nissan Leaf Sales Disappointing: Exec Says
Among a market bearish toward buying pure EVs, Nissan’s Leaf isn’t getting any breaks and the brand’s executives know it.
EVs Still Misunderstood: Study
The latest J.D. Power Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) awareness study has uncovered some interesting facts about electric cars and potential EV buyers, concluding that for the most part, the technology is still generally misunderstood.
Consumers Demand Twice the Range from Electric Cars: Report
Electric car manufacturers are quick to point out that the current range offered by their vehicles is more than enough to satisfy the driving needs of the majority of Americans. In fact, according to Nissan the average daily commute is just 29 miles. And yet consumers demand significantly more before they will view an EV…
Toyota Sets New Nurbrgring Electric Car Record of 7:22
Not satisfied with their Nurburgring electric car record, the team at Toyota Motorsport GmbH set out to shave a few seconds off their 7:47.794 time and did so in significant fashion.
Electric Cars Not the Solution Says Toyota Europe Boss
Electric cars are not the future, even in Europe where public perception of gas alternative mobility solutions is significantly more favorable. That, at least, is the opinion of the world’s largest automaker, as expressed by Toyota Motor Europe CEO Didier Leroy at the Paris Motor Show this week.
Fisker Gets Funding, Atlantic Development Gets a New Lease on Life
The Fisker Atlantic debuted at this year’s New York Auto Show, but has been mostly unheard of since. For the last few months, the American automaker has been battling issues with its Karma model, while working hard on securing future funding.
Nissan Buys Back Leafs from Dissatisfied Owners
The Nissan Leaf has had a pretty rough start in America with continued struggling sales, and now the Japanese automaker has bought back a pair of the electric vehicles from unsatisfied owners in Arizona.
Smart Forstars Drops Dorky City-Car Look
Looking almost mean, Smart unveiled its latest concept at the Paris Motor Show today, but will it ever see production?
Blue Chrome SLS Electric Drive is Actually Green
Debuting in stunning blue chrome, the Mercedes SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive hit the show floor today at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, proving performance can come in an electric package.
Nissan TeRRA Makes Off-Roading Greener
Off-roading usually conjures images of a gas-hungry monster with big tires but a concept Nissan brought to Paris this week aims to change that.
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive isn’t Bieber’s New Car
Mercedes will integrate pure EVs into its compact line by 2014 and it previewed te product to come today at the Paris Motor Show in the B-Class Electric Drive.
Scion iQ EV Visits Paris, Loathes Leaving City
Among the many unusual cars sitting on the Paris Motor Show floor, at least one is certain for production albeit in small numbers: the Scion iQ EV.
Nissan Leaf Range Issues Investigated by Third Party
Nissan is set to put into motion a third-party investigation into some Nissan Leaf owners claims that their battery packs have been losing range, and aging too quickly.
Tesla Supercharger Network Launched for Fast Charging
Tesla just launched its network of “Superchargers,” speeding up one of the most important aspects of its EVs, but it might not be what you think.
Fisker Karma Surpasses 2025 CAFE Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently finalized its 2025 fuel economy target under Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Fisker was proud to announce that its Karma model already surpasses that target.
Audi R8 e-tron to Feature All Digital Instrumentation – Video
The Audi R8 e-tron will be heading to the 2012 Paris Motor Show, bringing with it the bragging rights of being the fastest production EV around the famous Nürburgring.
