Electric Cars
Industry Executives Skeptical on Electric Vehicles
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Presidential candidate Mitt Romney isn’t the only one that’s skeptical about electric vehicles and their development. At an industry panel in New York, executives expressed their criticisms of the electric vehicle market as automakers have quietly shelved strong pushes towards developing EVs.
CODA Offers 10,000 Miles of Free Fuel in Marketing Stunt
People pondering an EV purchase in California have new reason to look at Coda, a tenacious startup based in the state.
Fisker Atlantic Delayed Until 2014, or Later
After suffering numerous delays in getting its first car to market, Fisker Automotive has announced it will push back its launch date for the second model in its expanding lineup by as much as two years.
Tesla Model X Gets $10M Grant from California
Tesla’s next project, the Model X crossover, is at least one step closer to reality thanks to a $10 million grant from the California Government.
2014 Kia Soul Electric Planned
When the next-generation Kia Soul launches as early as next year, it will be available with an electric motor in place of a conventional gasoline engine.
Tesla Motors to be ‘Cashflow Positive’ Before December
Despite skepticism surrounding Tesla Motors, CEO Elon Musk expects Tesla to report positive cashflow by the end of November.
Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Can Cost Under $15,000
Smart just announced pricing for its ForTwo Electric Drive, making it the cheapest electric car on the market today at $25,825
Nissan Leaf Sales Disappointing: Exec Says
Among a market bearish toward buying pure EVs, Nissan’s Leaf isn’t getting any breaks and the brand’s executives know it.
Consumers Demand Twice the Range from Electric Cars: Report
Electric car manufacturers are quick to point out that the current range offered by their vehicles is more than enough to satisfy the driving needs of the majority of Americans. In fact, according to Nissan the average daily commute is just 29 miles. And yet consumers demand significantly more before they will view an EV…
Toyota Sets New Nurbrgring Electric Car Record of 7:22
Not satisfied with their Nurburgring electric car record, the team at Toyota Motorsport GmbH set out to shave a few seconds off their 7:47.794 time and did so in significant fashion.
Toyota Rethinking Engines, Playing Catchup
Like a college student with a trust fund to burn, Toyota might finally be realizing the consequences of its more than decade-long “Prius party.”
Electric Cars Not the Solution Says Toyota Europe Boss
Electric cars are not the future, even in Europe where public perception of gas alternative mobility solutions is significantly more favorable. That, at least, is the opinion of the world’s largest automaker, as expressed by Toyota Motor Europe CEO Didier Leroy at the Paris Motor Show this week.
Smart Forstars Drops Dorky City-Car Look
Looking almost mean, Smart unveiled its latest concept at the Paris Motor Show today, but will it ever see production?
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive isn’t Bieber’s New Car
Mercedes will integrate pure EVs into its compact line by 2014 and it previewed te product to come today at the Paris Motor Show in the B-Class Electric Drive.
Scion iQ EV Visits Paris, Loathes Leaving City
Among the many unusual cars sitting on the Paris Motor Show floor, at least one is certain for production albeit in small numbers: the Scion iQ EV.
CODA Reveals Long-Term Goals, Plans to Sell Drivetrain
There’s a new player in the electric car market this year, but its long-term plans don’t necessarily include trying to unseat other brand’s stake in the burgeoning market.
EVs Prepare to Celebrate National Plug-In Day
On September 23, 2012, owners of plug-in hybrid and all electric vehicles are invited to particiapate in National Plug-In Day, meant to celebrate and spread awareness about environmentally friendly vehicles.
Tesla Supercharger to be Unveiled on September 24
Continuing to push the envelope on electric vehicle technology, Tesla will be unveiling its ‘supercharger’ on September 24th, which the American automaker claims will charge the Model S to full charge in one hour.
Department of Defense to Buy 1,500 Electric Vehicles, Including Chevy Volts
The Chevrolet Volt is about to get a boost in its sales figures, as the United States Department of Defense is planning to purchase 1,500 electric vehicles, including plenty of Volts.
Smart Forstars Concept Previews Brand’s Future
If Smart had half as many production cars as it does concepts, the mini-car brand might actually have a lineup of vehicles people talk about.
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.
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.
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.
