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Infiniti Emerg-E Functional Concept Debuts at Goodwood
The Infiniti Emerg-e debuted as a concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, and now the fully functional version of the car is being shown off at the Goodwood festival of speed, where it will tackle the famous hill-climb.
Honda Fit EV Available for Lease Starting July 20
The latest in Honda’s lineup of alternative fuel vehicles will be available on a three-year lease term starting July 20 for $389 per month.
Jaguar XJ_e Plug-in Hybrid Debuts at Goodwood
Calling it an engineering research vehicle, Jaguar debuted the XJ_e plug-in hyrbid vehicle today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Audi R8 e-tron Sets Nurburgring EV Record
Subject to much curiosity in the automotive world, Audi’s R8 e-tron electric sports car set a set world record today, even if the competition is relatively sparse.
Tesla Model S Can be Charged in an Hour
One of the biggest downfalls with EVs currently is the fact that they can take anywhere from six to eight hours for a full charge. Tesla is looking to change that with its Model S ‘supercharger’, allowing its newest electric sedan to reach a full charge in just an hour.
Fisker DOE Loan Questioned by GOP Senators
Government loans to Fisker are under fire by a pair or Republican senators who disagree with tax dollars going to a company that is owned, in part, by a foreign country.
Mitsubishi i MiEV Falls Short of Competition Crash Rating
Results for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) crash tests on the Mitsubishi i MiEV were released today, leaving the little electric vehicle trailing its competition.
Tesla CEO Predicts Half of Cars Will be EVs by 2032
EVs are trying to break into the mainstream, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is predicting that within 20 years, at least half of our cars will be all-electric.
Nissan Leaf Limo is Eco-Friendly Transportation for Many – Video
Apparently no car is safe from getting the limousine conversion treatment, as Imperial Couch Builders has taken the liberty to build a stretched Nissan Leaf limo.
Nissan Leaf to Tackle Goodwood Hill Climb… In Reverse
Thanks to its electric drive train and direct drive transmission system, the Nissan Leaf is supposed to be able to go just as fast in reverse as it can in forward, something the company plans to prove at Goodwood by attempting to take the record for driving the fastest mile — in reverse.
Toyota Expands BMW Partnership to Develop Hydrogen Fuel-Cells
Toyota is deepening its partnership with BMW by agreeing to supply the German automaker with hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell technology. The companies first partnered in December of last year with BMW supplying Toyota with small diesel engines for the European market in exchange for Toyota’s lithium-ion hybrid systems and research.
Watch the Tesla Model S Delivery Streamed Live
Electric car manufacturer Tesla began delivery of its new Model S sedan today, marking the brand’s first move from niche to more mainstream vehicles.
Nissan Leaf ‘Turns On’ 1 Million People
Lack of charging infrastructure is still an issue when it comes to electric cars, but Nissan is trying to change this with its ‘Big Turn On’ initiative.
Tesla Model S to Feature new Digital Dashboard
The all-electric Tesla Model S is making its way to customers, and now more details have emerged about the cars digital dashboard, which is powered by computer-chip maker NVIDIA.
Ford Mustang GT500 All-Electric a Possibility says Bill Ford
To mark the official opening of Ford‘s new Silicon Valley R&D facility, Bill Ford gave a speech discussing technology and electrifying the Ford fleet.
Tesla Model S Gets 89 MPGe, 265-Mile Range: EPA
Electric car manufacturer Tesla will officially launch its Model S sedan this Friday, but the EPA efficiency estimates for the version bearing the biggest-available 85 kilowatt-hour battery are out.
Nissan Leaf Battery Range Upsets Owners
A growing group of Nissan Leaf owners are discontented with their car’s ability to retain power over the not-so-long term, but the company doesn’t seem concerned.
11 Future Hybrids Heading to Dealers Soon
Even though they’ve been around for well over a decade now, hybrids still have that ‘new technology’ feel. Consumers continue to be apprehensive to hybrid technology and there’s plenty of misinformation surrounding it.
Nissan Leaf Sales to Double this Year
Nissan will be set to double sales of its Leaf plug-in hybrid this year thanks to a plant opening in Smyrna, Tenn. that will allow for 20,000 units to be delivered this fiscal year.
Renault ZOE Sets Production EV Distance Record
The ZOE, bested the previous EV distance record by a quarter distance and the test, besides highlighting the distance possible by EV propulsion was also performed to showcase the viability of the Chameleon charger
Ford Focus Electric MyFord Mobile App Now Available
The Ford Focus Electric comes with its very own app for smartphones, dubbed MyFord Mobile, which is now available for download online.
Third Generation Tesla Plans Revealed in Slideshow
With Tesla already moving forward with its second car, the Model S, and plans for its Model X crossover coming along smoothly, rumblings of the company’s third generation are breaking the surface through a slideshow.
Infiniti Emerg-e to Challenge Goodwood Hillclimb
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti’s high-tech Emerg-e sports car certainly looked fast, and the claimed performance numbers are impressive, but does it live up the hype in the real world?
First BMW i Brand Store Opens in London
The first ever BMW i store has opened on famed London street Park Lane. Along with the grand opening the company debuted an updated version of its i3 electric concept vehicle with a revised interior and the use of new materials.
