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2013 Nissan Leaf Aiming for Price Reduction, Longer Range
The Nissan Leaf’s recent sales figures has to be disappointing to the Japanese automaker, but it looks like big changes are on the way for the electric vehicle, and hopefully it won’t be too little, too late.
Coda ‘Grass Station’ Promotes EVs, Green Living
Tiny electric car manufacturer Coda needs all the press it can get. It’s cars rarely make it into the media and are part of a market segment that struggles on a good day, yet in spite of that it organized a cheerful publicity stunt – the “grass station.”
Ford Invests to Challenge Toyota in Green Car War
Ford is looking to gain ground in the green car market, investing heavily in engineering for the long term as it plans to roll out several new electrified vehicles this year.
Watch ‘Monster’ Tajima Tackle Pikes Peak in his EV
Despite “Monster” Tajima not completing the Pikes Peak Hill Climb this year because of smoke coming out of the motor, he did make a qualifying run that GoPro caught on camera.
Toyota RAV4 EV Aerodynamics Detailed in Video
Toyota has just released the second part of a video series chronicling the development of the RAV4 EV. This video focuses on the aerodynamics of the electric crossover.
Ford Moving Toward Increased Fuel Efficiency
Choosing a car to push as a volume seller is an important decision for any automaker, and Ford factors in cost recoup time, range and ease of refueling as part of the process.
Frito-Lay Increases Electric Trucks Fleet in California
Frito-Lay currently uses 60 electric delivery trucks around the state of California, but that number will expand to 105 by the end of the year.
Fisker Karma Fires Addressed by Automaker
After reports of two Fisker Karma sedans spontaneously combusting, the brand has issued a statement regarding the fires.
Toyota Sets New EV Pikes Peak Record
Toyota‘s TMG EV P002 caught many people’s attention when it debuted in its full livery prior to this weekend’s event. Powered by two axial-flux motors, it packs nearly 470-hp and 664 lb-ft of torque.
Hard Core Nissan GT-R, 370Z Nismo RS Models Hinted by Exec
At least year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Nismo teased things to come with a Juke Nismo Concept model, and an electric Leaf Nismo model. It appears the performance division of Nissan is going full speed ahead with new Nismo performance models, including more extreme RS versions.
Monster Tajima Ready to Conquer Pikes Peak in Monster Sport E-Runner EV
Back in May, Monster Tajima debuted his new Monster Sport E-RUNNER Pikes Peak Special in its full carbon fiber glory. Now the famous Pikes Peak driver is set to conquer the famous Hill Climb once again.
Toyota Pikes Peak EV Racer Testing in Full Livery
Toyota’s Pike Peak Hill Climb car has already stirred up its fair share of interest. The electric racer is now testing in full livery in preperation for the race this Sunday.
Fiat 500 EV on Sale Next Year as Chrysler Slowly Adopts Electric Cars
The Fiat 500 EV will begin production later this year and go on sale in 2013 as Chrysler relaxes its opposition to electric vehicles.
Consumers Expect Four Year Return on Investment for Green Cars Says Ford
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Just as the Ford Motor Company announced its new C-Max hybrid will achieve an impressive 47 mpg both in the city and on the highway, the automaker claims consumers are ready for high-mpg electrified machines if they can recoup the cost within four years.
Infiniti Emerg-E, LE Concept Heading to Pebble Beach Concours
This year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will play host to the North American debut of the Infiniti Emerg-E Concept. The Japanese automaker will also bring its LE Concept that we first saw at the New York International Auto Show.
Audi R8 e-Tron Sets Nurburgring Record- Video
The Audi R8 e-Tron holds the record for the fastest all-electric production based vehicle to ever lap the Nurburgring, putting up a time of 8:09.099 back in June of this year. Now, a video has been released showing the electric super car making its record setting run at the hands of former DTM racer, Markus Winkelhock.
Electric Vehicle Market in US Expected to Grow 43 Percent by 2015
Despite Fisker‘s recent woes and the waning sales of the Nissan Leaf, analysts predict that the electric vehicle market will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.39 percent over the period of 2011-2015.
BMW Adds ‘Mini’ MINI to London Olympic Games Lineup
As the Official Automotive Partner to the 2012 London Olympic Games, the BMW Group has contributed an entire fleet of low-emissions vehicles to shuttle around athletes and officials within Olympic Park and the surrounding Games sites.
Mitsubishi I-MIEV Recalled for Faulty Airbag Tech
49 Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s are being recalled, so far only in Canada, for faulty airbag technology.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Hold Steady, Nissan Leaf Continues to Struggle
As July’s car sales figures start to trickle in, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance against the Nissan Leaf for the sixth straight month in a row.
Toyota RAV4 EV Detailed in Development Videos
Toyota’s new RAV4 EV was developed in partnership with Tesla Motors. The development of the electric crossover has been chronicled in five youtube videos, the first of which has just been released.
Electric Car Revolution: 10 Future EVs
The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf initiated a whole new movement in the auto industry. With the realization that an all-electric vehicle can be useful in everyday driving situations thanks to a large battery and more efficient fast charging technology, automakers are hopping on the electric vehicle bandwagon. “Overall automakers want to be…
Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell Roadster Rumored
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell may have been in the works for a couple of years now, but it wasn’t until this year that the German automaker detailed its electrified flagship.
Infiniti Emerg-E Wins Prestigious Design Award
The Infiniti Emerg-E debuted earlier this year at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, capturing the world’s attention with a mid-mounted driveline and a pair of electric motors.
