electric vehicles
China to Become World’s Largest EV Market Says BMW
BMW believes that China is the place to be in the future with electric vehicles.
Toyota Focusing on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
Toyota will forgo further development in pure electric vehicles in search of what it sees as more promising alternative fuel vehicles.
Nissan Working on New Electric Car Battery Technology
Expect more range and mainstream styling when the next-generation Nissan Leaf arrives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Electric Vehicles Won’t Reduce US Emissions: Study
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an advanced simulation that projects future emissions in the United States and the results of this study are surprising.
Tesla Model S Sets Electric Coast-to-Coast Record
Shortly after Tesla announced that it had completed its Supercharger network from Los Angeles to New York, a pair of Model S sedans began their coast-to-coast journey.
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.
People Pick EVs for Environment Over Pump Savings
A new study finds that more electric vehicle buyers made their choice for environmental reasons than for gas mileage.
Hyundai Bringing New Electric Vehicle to US by 2017
Hyundai will be bringing an all-new electric vehicle to the U.S. market within three years.
Nissan e-NV200 Undergoing US Testing by FedEX
Nissan and FedEX Express have teamed up to put the Japanese automaker’s all-electric e-NV200 to the test in real world conditions in Washington, D.C.
2014 Nissan Leaf Priced at $29,830
Following a massive price cut last year, Nissan has kept things steady this year for its electric Leaf.
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.
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.
Chevy Volt Owners Drive More EV Miles Than Leaf Owners: Report
According to a recent report, Chevrolet Volt owners are driving more electric-only miles than owners of the fully-electric Nissan Leaf.
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.
Consumers Turned Off By High EV Prices
Electric vehicles face many hurdles compared to their conventional, internal-combustion-powered counterparts. Consumers are generally unfamiliar with them plus they have range-related issues, but that’s not all; pricing is also a problem for new-vehicle shoppers.
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.
Luxury SUV Buyers Want Hybrids, Truck Shoppers Do Not: Survey
A recent study has revealed that truck shoppers are the least likely to join the hybrid and electric vehicle movement.
Mitsubishi to Sell Rebadged Renault Family Sedan in America
Renault has been strategically aligned with Nissan since 1999 but today the Franco-Japanese partnership just announced their intention to cooperate with ailing automaker Mitsubishi.
