Electric Cars
Chevy Volt Tops Prius Plug-in, Nissan Leaf in Green Car Sales Race
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Despite a rocky start, sales of the Chevrolet Volt rose to 30,090 units in 2012, making it the top selling plug-in vehicle on the market.
BMW Confirms i3 EV On Sale This Year
BMW has confirmed that the very first vehicles under its new i eco brand will go on sale later this year, starting with the i3.
Toyota i-Road is an Electric Scooter That Drives Like a Car
Set to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, Toyota has unveiled a new electric scooter that drives like a car thanks to a newly developed Active Lean technology.
Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive is World’s Fastest, Most Powerful EV
After first showcasing concepts in an electric yellow and then a chrome blue, Mercedes has given the go-ahead to send the SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive into production.
Tesla DOE Loan Repayment to Finish Years Early
With confidence in spades, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said yesterday that the electric car maker will repay its $465 million government loan in “five years or less.”
Tesla CEO Says NY Times Article Likely Cost Brand $100M
A public battle between the New York Times and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is still sprouting news after the disgruntled executive told Bloomberg that the article likely cost the electric car maker $100 million.
Fisker Entertaining Possible Suitors
Fisker seems to be falling on hard times, and a new report suggests the brand might be on the market with Chinese firm Dongfeng Motor Corp tossing a $350 million offer into the ring.
NY Mayor Aims for 10,000 Electric Car Charging Spaces
There will be 10,000 new public spaces to charge electric cars in New York City in seven years if mayor Michael Bloomberg has his way.
Mitsubishi Teases Hybrid Pickup, 300 KM Suburban EV
Mitsubishi is taking its commitment to electrified cars to the next level at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, with plans to reveal both an electric commuter car and a hybrid pickup truck.
Electric Vehicles Run out of Juice
Arguably electric cars are the future of the automotive industry. They promise smooth, quiet, pollution-free driving, but are they ready for primetime? If recent news is any indicator, the answer is a resounding “NO!”
Government Backs Away From Million EV Goal for 2015
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is backing away from its previously announced plan to see 1 million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015, saying the timeline isn’t really all that important.
BMW 1 Series ActiveE Recalled: 360 Units Affected
BMW is recalling 360 of its low-volume electric 1 Series ActiveE compact cars because of a problem with the drivetrain assembly.
2013 Ford Focus Electric Discounted up to $10,750
There’s good news for anyone thinking about leasing a Ford Focus Electric – the maker is offering big discounts if you’re willing to take one.
Fuel Economy Remains Most Influential Purchase Reason: J.D. Power
Fuel economy remains the most influential purchase reason for buyers when shopping for new vehicles, according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Avoider Study.
Volt to be ‘Thousands’ Cheaper Says GM Boss
General Motors North America president Mark Reuss isn’t ready to give up on electric cars. In fact, he’s adamant about their progress.
Tesla Model X Interior is Shockingly Nice: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
While we’ve seen the Model X electric crossover concept before, the vehicle sitting at the Tesla booth at this year’s Detroit Auto Show is sporting a few modifications.
2014 Cadillac ELR Officially Unveiled at 2013 Detroit Auto Show
The Cadillac of Chevy Volts has finally ditched the camo and suspense, and made its official debut today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Cadillac ELR Leaked Ahead of Detroit Auto Show Debut
It may be the big debut for Cadillac at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show tomorrow, but why wait until then?
LAX Cutting Free EV Parking in March
Los Angeles EV owners should take note: the free parking policy at LAX on March 1.
2014 Cadillac ELR “Spy Photo” Released
Cadillac had just released a staged spy photo of its new gasoline range-extended electric car, which will debut at the Detroit Auto Show next week.
Mercedes B-Class EV Spied Testing
Drawing closer to being production-ready, Mercedes was spied testing its b-segment luxury EV.
GE Won’t Buy 25,000 Fleet EVs After All
GE is backing away from a plan it announced more than two years ago to buy 25,000 electric cars for its small army of fleet cars.
EV Equipment Sales Expected to Continue Expanding
Despite reaching new heights in 2012, EV sales still puttered along at a slower pace than some automakers originally guessed.
Nissan Leaf US Production Behind Schedule
Specifications for the U.S.-built 2013 Nissan Leaf EV are still unavailable, but its official unveiling during the Detroit Auto Show on January 15 is drawing very near.
