Electric Cars
Elon Musk Sounds off on Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is rapidly becoming a new Bob Lutz for the 21st century. The savvy South African is not afraid to share his opinion on a variety of topics and is at times refreshingly blunt.
BMW i5 Already in Planning Stage
After the successful launch of its i3 electric car, BMW is already looking to expand the i brand with reports that an i5 model is already in the planning stage.
New Ford Battery Lab to Speed EV Development
Ford announced the opening today of a new battery lab at the University of Michigan that the company says will help accelerate its ability to develop battery-powered vehicles.
Kia Soul EV Might Not be a Compliance Car After All
Count yourself among a very special few if you’re wondering how much the electrified Kia Soul will cost.
BMW i3 Performs 30-Minute Full Charge at Public Station
Rapid recharging is as important to electric cars as engines are to airplanes. That is to say, they won’t take off without them.
Kia Soul EV Confirmed for US Sale in 2014
Withholding powertrain details, Kia announced plans today to sell the electric version of its Soul hatchback in the U.S.
Toyota Exec Predicts Long-Term Importance of Hybrids
Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada predicted today that hybrid vehicles are here for the long haul.
Third National Plug In Day Kicks Off
Today marks the third annual National Plug In Day, highlighting the accelerated growth in the electric vehicle market.
Cadillac to Take on Tesla Head-to-Head: GM CEO
General Motors CEO, Dan Akerson, has gone on the record to say that Cadillac will be gearing up to take on Tesla head-to-head.
Tesla Stock Hits New High, Shares Approach $180
Tesla shares continue to climb, rising seven percent yesterday to hit an all-time high for the American electric automaker.
BMW i3 Production Begins Today
Second only to the Isetta, one of the strangest looking BMWs to date enters production today.
Elon Musk to Drive Tesla Model S Across Country in Six Days
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that he’ll be driving a Model S across the U.S. in just six days, from Los Angeles to New York City.
California Leading the Nation in Electric Vehicles
Home to Hollywood, Silicon Valley and an ever-present green movement California is America’s natural habitat for electric vehicles. Residents of the Golden State buy them in far greater numbers than any other people in the U.S.
Toyota RAV4 EV Lease Cut to $299 a Month
Following in the footsteps of other automakers that are now offering discounts for their EVs, Toyota has discounted its RAV4 EV’s lease to $299 a month, for three years.
Detroit Electric Delays Production of SP:01 Sports Car
Surprise! Detroit Electric is experiencing more delays in starting production on its SP:01 electric sports car.
Nissan Leaf Sales Mapped Over Top 15 US Regions
Nissan released the top 15 markets where its Leaf electric car sells best today.
Global Nissan Leaf Sales Crest 75,000
By most standards, the Nissan Leaf is a slow seller. Then again, most standards don’t apply to electric cars.
Tesla Model E Tipped as Name for Cheaper Model
Looking down the long, partially electrified road, Tesla CEO Elon Musk hopes to market an affordable electric car with 200 miles of range.
Appeal for Alternative Fuel Luxury Cars Declining: Study
A new study suggests that luxury car buyers could be losing interest in alternative fuel vehicles.
Model S Conquest Sales Might Surprise You
If you had to guess which cars drivers are replacing with the Tesla Model S, it might be tempting to start with similarly priced products.
Tesla Posts $30.5M Net Loss in Second Quarter
Tesla Motors released financial details from its second quarter today to post a net income loss of $30.5 million or 26 cents per common share.
Tesla Model S Gaining Wi-Fi, Tethering, Paid Data Plans
Model S owners will soon have access to improved connectivity features lending greater flexibility to their cars.
Japanese Automakers Join to Build EV Charging Stations
In an effort to help boost electric vehicle sales, Japanese automakers have teamed up to increase the number of charging stations in Japan.
Ford Plug-in Vehicles: 60 Percent of Trips are Gas Free
Early aggregate data gathered from the MyFord Mobile app shows that Ford plug-in hybrid vehicles are being driven in electric-only mode 60 percent of the time.
