Electric Cars
Consumers More Interested in Plug-in Hybrids than Electric Vehicles: Study
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According to a recent study conducted by the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, consumers are more interested in purchasing hybrid-electric vehicles than electric-only vehicles.
2012 Nissan Leaf Offered with Big Cash Discount
Certain Nissan dealers are discounting the 2012 Leaf by almost $10,000 in an attempt to lure last-minute customers before the new year.
Chevrolet Volt One Month Return Policy in Europe
Inflatable Gorillas and free hot dogs aren’t enough of a gimmick to get Europeans in to buy cars, but a 30-day return policy might be.
Electric Vehicle Resale Value Trails Traditional Gas Cars
According to recent used car pricing estimates, electric vehicle resale values are lagging behind conventional gasoline cars.
Cadillac ELR Electric Coupe Teased Ahead of Detroit Auto Show
Marking the first use of the Chevy Volt’s impressive powertrain in another vehicle, Cadillac will debut what it calls the ELR at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Leaf Sales Strategy ‘A Bit Arrogant’ Nissan Exec Says
Nissan seems to be regretting what turned out to be an over-zealous sales strategy for the Leaf.
Indianapolis to Replace All City Vehicles With Hybrids, EVs
Indianapolis plans to swap all its city-use sedans for electrified cars according to a new order signed by mayor Greg Ballard.
World’s First Electric Monster Truck a Quiet Riot
For the first time, there’s a monster truck that doesn’t have an exhaust that sounds like something escaping from hell.
Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Production Ramped up
Daimler announced today that it is investing 200 million euros into the plant that currently builds the Smart Fortwo to make room for Europe’s first series production electric vehicle.
Tesla Model S Named 2013 AutoGuide.com Reader’s Choice Car of the Year
AutoGuide.com is proud to announce that the Tesla Model S has been awarded top honors as its first ever Reader’s Choice Car of the Year.
Coda Dumping Employees to Cut Costs
California EV start-up Coda Automotive launched its first and likely last stab at the electric car market this year.
Fiat Calls Leaf Ugly, Nissan Fires Back
Bullying isn’t funny… unless it involves a couple of car companies calling each other’s products ugly. Then its hysterical.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Dip in November
Chevrolet’s answer to the electric car problem, the Volt, faltered in sales last month, dropping to roughly half the volume seen in September and October.
BMW i3 Coupe Concept Expands Eco Brand to Three
As BMW prepares to launch its new i brand of electrified vehicles, the German automaker is previewing the third model in the lineup with the i3 Concept Coupe today at the LA Auto Show.
Fiat 500e is Orange, White, Electric: 2012 LA Auto Show
Fiat debuted its 500e electric car today during the L.A. Auto Show to join the list of brands offering gas-free transportation.
Fiat 500e Gives New Buzz to Brand Lineup
One of Italian automaker Fiat’s latest editions takes the brand in a very Californian direction, picking perhaps the most appropriate venue to debut: the 2012 L.A. Auto Show.
Tesla Model S Bound for Price Bump
Tesla confirmed in a blog post that it will soon raise the price of its Model S electric luxury sedan.
Tesla Future Touchscreen Tech Hinted by Exec
What if you could have a 17-inch iPad built into your car? It’s almost a reality for one of the more than 250 folks who own a Tesla Model S, save a few key features.
CODA Offers Customers Free Home Chargers
A new offer from California-based EV maker Coda is aiming to make the transition to owning an EV a little easer by offering a free home charging station.
Tesla Flagship Store Opens in Canada
Luxury EV maker Tesla opened one of its boutique stores in Canada to the public today, marking the brand’s first location in the country.
Honda Micro-Commuter Prototype Takes a Step Towards Reality
A year after Honda revealed its Micro-Commuter car as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, the automaker is moving towards the machine’s production with a prototype model that’s significantly more real-world ready.
EV Power Helping Keep Homes Lit in Wake of Sandy
What probably seemed like a post-apocalyptic precaution a few weeks ago is coming into play: electric vehicles as a reverse power source for homes.
EV Costs Must Dip to Spur Significant Sales: Study
Despite finally starting to gain traction, EVs and plug-in hybrids will continue to struggle until prices decrease according to a new study.
Fisker Reports $30 M Loss in N.J. Port From Sandy
Fisker is reporting that it lost $30 million in inventory after Superstorm Sandy flooded a New Jersey port.
