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Canadian Movie Goers Get Free Rides in Nissan Leaf
Canadians have it pretty easy. They get free healthcare, dirt-cheap college tuition and now free taxi rides…
Chevrolet Volts Available for $159 a Month Lease… Kinda
The Chevrolet Volt may be enjoying improved sales over the last few months, but the American automaker is still not satisfied with the results. In hopes of getting more Volt drivers on the road, some dealerships are offering a lease special thanks to dealer incentives.
Toyota EV P002 Record Setting Pikes Peak Run – Video
A new EV record at the Pikes Peak hill climb was set this year by Toyota’s TMG EV P002, and now a video has been released of the car making the run.
Daimler Deserves Credit for Saving Tesla Says CEO
American electric automaker Tesla is enjoying great success, at least in terms of the EV market, and its CEO Elon Musk credits Daimler for saving the automaker in its time of need.
Renault Delivers Fully-Electric Popemobile to Benedict XVI
The first Pope to prioritize environmental issues, His Holiness Benedict XVI now has a Popemobile St. Francis of Assisi would approve of.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Soar, Nissan Leaf Crumples
The Chevrolet Volt’s extended range strategy seems to be paying off this year with sales up in the six-figure percentages while the Nissan Leaf languishes as the unpopular second choice.
Saab Sale Complete, Will Spawn New EV in 2014
After the recent sale of Saab to National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), there were still some issues regarding the use of the griffin head logo, but now that has been resolved, and NEVS will move forward with its plan to build electric vehicles on existing Saab platforms.
Formula E All-Electric Race Series Announced
This year’s racing season surprised many when Toyota fielded a hybrid-powered Le Mans race car and Audi enjoyed immense success with its hybrid R18 e-tron quattro.
Tesla Wants to Build an Electric Supercar
Elon Musk is not one to shy away from bold statements, recently going on the record to call the Fisker Karma overpriced and mediocre. The savvy entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla says he now hopes to build an electric supercar.
CODA EV Recalled for Side Curtain Airbag Flaw
CODA, a newcomer to the automotive world, is issuing its first recall over concerns that certain side curtain airbags might not deploy because of improper installation.
Infiniti LE Concept Making European Debut in Paris
Despite having already been unveiled, the production intent Infiniti LE concept will make its European debut next month in Paris.
Toyota RAV4 EV Range Explained in Video
One of the biggest hurdles automakers have to overcome with marketing electric vehicles is decreasing range anxiety with its consumers. Toyota recently resurrected its RAV4 EV model, offering an electric crossover with a range of 92 miles, or 113 miles in an extended mode.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Break Record but Still Stink
Pathetic. That’s the only way these numbers could be described were this about any other car, and to a certain extent they still are.
Fisker Karma Owner’s Gathering Attracts 28
The largest gathering of Fisker Karma owners to date gathered this past weekend at the companies global headquarters in Anaheim, Calif. as part of an owners appreciation day.
2013 Nissan Leaf Battery Cells Getting Cheaper
Nissan will be switching to cells supplied by Hitachi for its 2013 Leaf model rather than the ones currently supplied by Automotive Energy Supply Corp.
Tesla Model S Real World Range Tested at 238 Miles
The Tesla Model S has an EPA-rated range of 265 miles when equipped with the largest 85-kW-hr battery pack, or so the American electric car maker claims.
85% of California EV Owners Have Just One Car: Survey
Even though electric vehicles haven’t taken off as quickly as some automakers had predicted, owners in the state of California are enjoying the benefits of owning a plug-in EV and proving that with proper infrastructure an electric car can be an only vehicle.
Fisker Releases Q&A, Addresses A123 Battery Pack Exchange
It seems these days that there are a lot more questions for Fisker than the automaker can provide answers for, but in a recent town hall meeting with its customers, Fisker conducted a Q&A and published the responses.
Chevy Volt European Ads Banned for Misleading Claim
The distinction between a hybrid and a range-extended hybrid is still confusing to some people, and GM’s European branch, Vauxhall, is getting in some hot water after misleading people in ads for the Ampera, sister car to the Volt.
Infiniti Global President Discusses Chinese Market Plans
Newly appointed head of Infiniti Global, Johan de Nysschen recently took a few minutes during this past weekends Pebble Beach events to answer a few questions about the luxury brand’s global presence.
BMW DriveNow Ready for San Francisco Launch
Set to kick off next month, BMW will launch its DriveNow program – a new kind of car sharing service that will allow for one-way trips.
Infiniti Shocks Pebble Beach with Emerg-E, LE Concepts
While other automakers are showing off ferocious V12 engines and SUV’s, Infiniti is exposing its electric and hybrid strategy to the attendees of Pebble Beach.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Calls Fisker Karma Overpriced, “Mediocre”
Tesla and Fisker are essentially polar opposites right now, despite both specializing in developing luxury electric vehicles for the automotive industry. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has never shied away from speaking his mind, and the bold CEO has been highly successful in developing his businesses.
Fisker Karma Recalled to Fix Fire Concerns
Uh oh. If this doesn’t cause Fisker Karma owners to be up in arms over their expensive purchase, we might be convinced that they’re the most patient, forgiving people on this planet.
