Electric Cars
Volkswagen Passat Plug-In Hybrid Coming ‘Soon’
Volkswagen is preparing to give its mid-size sedan a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Tesla to Directly Invest $2B into Gigafactory
Tesla will directly invest $2 billion into its new Gigafactory while its partners will contribute another $2 to 3 billion to the project.
Tesla Gigafactory May Get $1B From Panasonic
A new report suggests Panasonic might invest almost $1 billion in Tesla’s upcoming battery manufacturing facility.
Musk Expects Model X Demand to Top Sedan Sibling
Tesla is still working quietly to bring its Model X crossover to market, warning investors yesterday that its operating expenses will increase as it prepares to sell the new vehicle.
Volkswagen Golf GTE ‘Sports’ Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
Set to sit beside the GTI and GTD, Volkswagen revealed a plug-in hybrid version of its more performance-oriented Golf.
Tesla Model X Falcon Wing Doors to See Production
What might have seemed like the most impractical part of the upcoming Tesla Model X crossover will make it through to series production.
Kia Soul EV In Charge at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The South Korean car brand that starts with a “K” unveiled the electric version of its popular Soul today.
BMW i3 Production More Advanced than Model S: CEO
The CEO of BMW North America believes that the new i3 is the most advanced EV when it comes to how the car is produced, contrary to statements made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Formula E Building new HQ in UK at Donnington Park
Formula E is the FIA’s electric racing series and the global organization just announced that its new headquarters will be located at Donington Park Racing Circuit in the United Kingdom.
Cadillac ELR Gets $699 a Month Lease, But There’s a Catch
Cadillac will let you lease its new ELR electric luxury coupe for $699 per month, but there’s a catch.
Nissan Leaf Crests 100,000 Global Sales
Nissan announced today that it has sold its 100,000th Leaf electric vehicle.
Tesla Sells Over 22,000 Cars in 2013
California-based electric car maker Tesla says it delivered about 22,300 Model S electric luxury sedans in 2013.
2013 Plug-in Vehicle Sales Rise to Over 96,000
Sales of plug-in vehicles reached an all-time high last year with around 96,050 units moved off the lots, an impressive increase compared to 2012’s figure of 53,172.
Gasoline Vehicles to Remain Dominant in 2040: Report
Gas-powered vehicles will remain dominant on the road in 2040 according to a report by the U.S. Energy Information Agency.
Toyota Moving Closer to Wireless Charging
Toyota doesn’t see much of a market in purely electric cars, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t looking at one of the most interesting technologies commonly associated with those products.
Saleen Confirms Electric Car Development
Steve Saleen confirmed this week that his company is developing an electric car and that a scale model will be unveiled early next year.
BMW, Toyota Tie-Up Sees ‘Big Steps’ in EV Technology
According to BMW’s head of marketing, the partnership between BMW and Toyota has already led to “big steps” in battery technology for electric vehicles.
Nissan Leaf Can Now Power Your Office Building
Nissan is currently testing its new “Vehicle-to-Building” technology, which allows up to six Nissan Leaf electric vehicles to be connected to and provide electricity to a building’s power distribution board.
BMW Electric Cars to Play Major Role in Near Future
Widespread implementation of electric cars might be closer than you think according to BMW product development boss Herbert Diess.
BMW i3 Scores Four-Star Rating in European Crash Tests
BMW is breaking new ground with its i3 city car, but European crash test results might be a sign of problems to come.
Nissan Self-Driving Leaf Tested on Public Roads at Home
Nissan is continuing its push toward marketing a self-driving car, announcing today that it began testing on public roads in Japan.
Honda FCEV Concept Video, First Look
Honda unveiled a concept preview of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicles during the L.A. Auto Show last week.
Most Car Shoppers Aren’t Aware of EV Rebates, Subsidies: Survey
According to a recent survey, 95 percent of U.S. car shoppers aren’t aware of state and local subsidies, rebates and other incentives related to plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.
Women Prefer Men Who Drive Hybrids, EVs: Survey
The days of women being attracted to men behind the wheels of sporty Porsches and luxurious BMWs could be coming to an end, according to a recent survey.
