Electric Cars
BMW Reveals Low-Cost Rapid Electric Vehicle Charger
Seeking to knock down one of the biggest barriers electric cars currently face, BMW revealed a new DC fast charger today in San Jose, Calif.
Opel Ampera Going to the Gallows
Europe’s counterpart to the Chevrolet Volt is slated for discontinuation.
Audi A8 e-tron to Debut in 2015
There’s a plug-in hybrid version of Audi’s flagship sedan coming in the near future.
Tesla Names Next Sedan ‘Model III’
Tesla’s “affordable” third generation sedan might have a name to run with instead of being called the Model E.
BMW Willing to Share Battery Technology
BMW is willing to play ball with another automaker if it means reducing electric car battery costs.
Nissan’s US Quick Charger Network to Grow by 500
Owners of the all-electric Nissan Leaf currently have access to 2,600 free charging stations across the US, and the company says that number is set to grow.
Luxury Brands to Lead Wireless Charging Adoption
Premium automotive brands will blaze the trail into wireless charging for electric cars, a leading analysis firm predicts.
Detroit Electric SP:01 Sports Car Nears Production
Detroit Electric is preparing to launch the SP:01 electric sports car that it promises will be the world’s fastest electric vehicle.
Tesla Opens its Playbook of Patents
Tesla announced today that it will allow open source access to its technology in an effort to encourage global electric vehicle adoption.
Long Wheelbase Tesla Model S Rumored
Tesla might be readying an even bigger version of the already large Model S sedan that will arrive later this year.
Next Tesla Roadster Won’t Arrive Until 2019
A new sports car from Tesla is coming, but it won’t arrive for several years.
Tesla Bonds Get Junk Rating From S&P
Standard & Poor’s issued Tesla a “B-” corporate credit rating yesterday.
BMW’s Solar-Powered Carport Concept Charges EVs
In case owning a designer electric vehicle just wasn’t enough BMW has introduced an interesting solar carport concept that tops-off your EV’s battery while looking good at the same time.
Tesla Drops ‘Model E’ Trademark
When Tesla’s more affordable electric car reaches consumers, it won’t come with the previously expected Model E name.
GM Hastens Next-Gen Electric Powertrain Development
General Motors announced today that it will move all of its North American powertrain engineering to a single facility being built in Pontiac, Mich.
Tesla Planning At Least Two Sites for Gigafactory
California-based Tesla Motors is planning to break ground on at least two sites before making a final decision about which state will host its “Gigafactory.”
Tesla Marks 100th Supercharger Station
Tesla ultimately wants its vehicle owners to never experience range anxiety while on the road thanks to its “Supercharger” stations.
Toyota, Honda EV Sales Staff Blasted in New Study
You might be surprised by the brands that fared best in a new study examining how knowledgeable dealership sales staff are about plug-in hybrid vehicles.
New Chevrolet Volt to Offer Shorter Electric Range
Chevrolet is expected to diversify its Volt nameplate with a successor to the current car along with an electric-only variant with a shorter driving range.
VW Electric Cars to Offer Wireless Charging
In the future, Volkswagen’s electric cars won’t even need to be plugged in.
Detroit Electric to Build SP:01 Sports Car in Holland
A new boutique electric sports car maker has finally revealed its plans for production after numerous delays.
Cadillac ELR Recalled for Flawed Stability Control
Cadillac’s extended range electric car has barely been on sale long enough for people to realize it’s available, and it’s already being recalled.
Plug-in Cars Save 45 Million Gallons of Gasoline Per Year
Sales of electrified vehicles are picking up steam and in doing so they’re making an impact on America’s consumption of fossil fuel.
What is a Compliance Car?
Many automakers offer electric cars, but it’s rare to see one at your local dealership or on the road. The reason, it turns out, is due to government regulations.
