electric vehicles
Ford Fusion and C-Max Energi Plug-Ins Outpace Toyota
When it comes to electrified cars Toyota is the undisputed champion with its popular lineup of Prius models, but Ford is hard at work building brand recognition for its lineup of battery-powered vehicles. Things must be working out well because the Blue Oval is crowing about sales of its plug-in hybrids.
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.
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.
Volkswagen to Sell Electric Cars in the U.S. in 2015
At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled its new e-Golf model which the German automaker plans on selling in the U.S. by 2015.
Should You Buy an Electric Car?
When it comes to technology, having the latest gadgets makes you look both smart and cool, but does that strategy work with cars? Automakers say that electric vehicles are the future of the industry, but even with many EVs on the market, they may not be the perfect choice for you.
GM Working on $30,000 EV with 200-Mile Range
The race is on for a budget-minded electric vehicle with a 200-mile range, as General Motors has confirmed it is working on such a car.
Attractive Lease Rates Help Drive EV Sales Growth
August new-vehicle sales in the U.S. were up an impressive 17 percent compared to the same month last year, with almost every automaker posting solid gains. But perhaps a bigger surprise has to do with how well plug-in and electric vehicles performed on the market.
Horde of Nissan Leafs Help Break EV World Record
A horde of electric vehicles descended on Norway’s capital of Oslo to set a new world record. The Scandinavian city’s streets played host to some 260 EVs, half of which were Nissan Leafs and all of which helped break the previous record.
Infiniti Boss Positive on Electric Cars, Negative on Dates
Infiniti president, Johan de Nysschen, just reaffirmed that the automaker is committed to EVs.
Tesla to Add Factories in Europe, Asia
Tesla intends to add factories in Europe and Asia, according to CEO Elon Musk, as the American electric automaker gears up for a mass-market, affordable EV.
Nissan Leaf Showcases Two New Technologies
At the Nissan 360 event, the Japanese automaker has unveiled two new technologies that it is showcasing on its Leaf electric vehicle.
Tesla Model S Pricing Changes in Discreet Fashion
If you’ve recently been shopping for a Tesla Model S and using the official website’s configurator you may want to double check the pricing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google Eyeing Opportunities in Electric Vehicle Market
Tech giant Google, which has been investing heavily into self-driving vehicles, could potentially seek opportunities in the electric vehicle market in the future.
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.
Tesla Stock Hits Record High
Share prices for Tesla Motors hit an all-time high on July 1 of this year after an analyst raised her price target on Tesla, as well boosted her estimate on Model S production.
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 Beats Bill in North Carolina, Can Sell Cars
Tesla has won the battle in North Carolina against the state’s automobile dealers when a House committee killed a bill that would have stopped the American automaker from selling direct to consumers.
