Electric Cars
BMW DriveNow Ready for San Francisco Launch
Set to kick off next month, BMW will launch its DriveNow program – a new kind of car sharing service that will allow for one-way trips.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Calls Fisker Karma Overpriced, “Mediocre”
Tesla and Fisker are essentially polar opposites right now, despite both specializing in developing luxury electric vehicles for the automotive industry. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has never shied away from speaking his mind, and the bold CEO has been highly successful in developing his businesses.
Obama MPG Rule Delayed by Administration
Likely behind countless sleepless nights among the world’s automotive engineers, the Obama administration’s mandate for improved fuel efficiency was expected to take effect yesterday, but the gun remains unfired.
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.
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.
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.
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…
BMWi Electric Cars to be Sold Online, in Dealerships
When the BMWi range of electric cars goes on sale in 2013, there will be new way of buying one from the brand: online.
BMW Invests in Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Despite its limited involvement with EVs so far, BMW is reaffirming its commitment to electric cars by investing in Coulomb Technologies: a company that controls the world’s largest online charging network.
Rimac Concept One Supercar Headed to Salon Privé
Setting the bar higher than any other electric sports car, the Rimac Concept One boasts ridiculous specifications that will be hard to ignore at this year’s Salon Privé,
Electric BMW M3 Thrills Pikes Peak Hill Climb Veteran
Known for his can-do attitude, Bill Caswell is a veteran of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb which will see more electric race cars this year than ever before.
Lithium Ion Battery Prices Could Drop Drastically by 2025: Study
A new study suggests that lithium ion batteries used in cars could be cheap enough to compete with internal combustion engines in the next 20 years.
Toyota Planning Electric Sports Car, With Manual Gearbox
Toyota’s performance-minded push with cars like the LFA and GT 86 is about to go high-tech, with plans to develop an electric sports car.
Mazda 2 EV Available for Lease in Japan Later this Year
In October, Mazda will offer 100 Demio EVs for lease in western Japan, hoping to learn more about developing electric cars and the needs of EV owners through what is essentially a focus group test.
EV Sales Predicted to Pick Up Later This Decade
The sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles (PEVs) have not been as strong as many had hoped, and a new study from Pike Research shows that around 410,000 PEVs will be sold between 2011 and 2015, falling short of the million mark that the Obama administration wants.
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.
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 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.
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?
Saab Lives: Investment Group Buys Swedish Automaker to Build Electric Cars
The future of Saab will have less to do with airplanes and more to do with household appliances, with the news today that a Chinese-Japanese investment group has purchased the bankrupt Swedish automaker.
2014 Chevrolet Volt Getting 2.0L Turbo: Rumor
Note: After publication this story was revised to accurately reflect the Volt’s drivetrain. Anyone thinking about switching to a Chevrolet Volt should consider waiting, at least if inside information leaked today about the 2014 model year is true.
Tesla Targets 20,000 Sales in 2013 Rising to 35,000 the Following Year
Tesla just began delivers of its new Model S luxury sedan this week but already the American electric car makers is targeting strong sales for 2013.
