Electric Cars
Electric Cars Disrupting Power Distribution in Canada
Can charging an electric car cause a disruption in your neighborhood’s power distribution? For a few Canadians, the answer is yes.
2014 BMW i3 Production Car Leaked Online
BMW’s i3 electric car wasn’t meant to be unveiled until next Monday, but images of the sub-compact EV just leaked.
Tesla Buys Former General Motors Test Track
Telsa Motors has purchased a 35-acre piece of land adjacent to its manufacturing facility in Fremont, Calif.
BMW i3 Priced from $42,275
Is it the “ultimate (electric) driving” machine? Perhaps not, but the BMW i3 promises to be the BMW of EVs and will retail for $42,275.
Tesla Roadster Batteries Stronger Than Expected: Study
Good news for Tesla continues to stack up, as a recent study shows that the Roadster’s battery life is stronger than originally expected, even by the automaker.
Nissan Leaf Demand Outpacing Supply
Nissan’s hack-and-slash pricing policy for the Leaf electric vehicle is working well. In fact, it might be working too well.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV is the 100,000th Electric Car Sold in America
When it comes to popular electric vehicles in America, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV isn’t exactly one of them, with overall weak sales since its debut.
Tesla Model S Production Passes 400 Units per Week
Production of the Tesla Model S luxury sedan is above the 400 unit-per-week mark, CEO Elon Musk says.
GM Will Double its 40-MPG Vehicles by 2017
Expect the number of fuel efficient vehicles offered by General Motors grow in the next four years.
Ford Focus EV Price Cut by $4,000
Ford will slash the price of its unpopular Focus EV in the hopes that a smaller sticker will bait new buyers.
Tesla Added to Nasdaq-100 Index, Shares Hit New Peak
The latest in a string of good news for Tesla Motors came in two parts today.
BMW i3 to Arrive in January, Priced From About $34,500
With the production debut of the BMW i3 coming later this month, reports indicate that the car will start around $34,500 in the U.S., and that it will arrive next January.
Nissan Leaf Quick Charge Stations Being Added to 100 U.S. Dealerships
Nissan has announced that it’ll be adding quick-charging stations for its Leaf electric vehicle at over 100 U.S. Leaf-certified dealerships.
Tesla Orders Could Double Number of EVs in Hong Kong
Thirst for luxury products in China is strong. So strong, in fact, that it outweighs the limitations associated with owning an electric car.
Electric Cars See Sales Spike on Price Cuts, Incentives
Incentives and price cuts boosted electric vehicle sales in June.
Tesla Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures
A Tesla fan-created petition asking the government to allow the American automaker to sell directly to consumers has reached the necessary 100,000 signatures to get the White House to take a look.
GM, Honda Partner for Cheaper Fuel Cells by 2020
Honda and General Motors announced today that they have signed a partnership to collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Volvo Researching Electric In-Road Charging Technology
One of the biggest complaints with electric vehicles today is range anxiety, or the lack of being able to charge your vehicle on a long trip.
Tesla Fan Petitions Government to Allow Brand’s Stores
A Tesla fan is petitioning the White House stop requiring cars to be sold through third-party dealers.
Lighter, Cheaper Fuel Cell Built by UK Company
ACAL Energy, a company in the U.K., said today that its hydrogen fuel cell system passed 10,000 hours of testing and can reduce the cost of a fuel cell by 20 percent.
Nissan Electric Car Charging Network Expansion Continues
Nissan now has 265 DC quick chargers installed to recharge its Leaf electric car and is continuing toward its goal to have 600 by March 31, 2014.
Is Tesla’s Best Quality its Biggest Flaw?
Gad Elmoznino has been a Tesla die-hard since day one. He jumped in early, buying a Roadster and reserved a Model S the same day. Today he owns both and couldn’t be happier with either of the luxurious, sporty electric cars.
‘Public Outcry’ Saves Tesla in New York
A New York bill that could have essentially put Tesla out of business in the state has been stopped.
New York Bill Attempts to Put Tesla Out of Business in the State
After losing its lawsuit against Tesla, New York auto dealers are backing a bill submitted to the state’s legislature in hopes to block direct car sales for Tesla.
