electric vehicles
Tesla Supercharger to be Unveiled on September 24
Continuing to push the envelope on electric vehicle technology, Tesla will be unveiling its ‘supercharger’ on September 24th, which the American automaker claims will charge the Model S to full charge in one hour.
Daimler Relying on Smart Fortwo EV for Brand Success
The Smart Fortwo hasn’t exactly been the resounding success Daimler had hoped it would be, but now the German automaker is hoping its electric vehicle variant will lift the brand’s sales.
Department of Defense to Buy 1,500 Electric Vehicles, Including Chevy Volts
The Chevrolet Volt is about to get a boost in its sales figures, as the United States Department of Defense is planning to purchase 1,500 electric vehicles, including plenty of Volts.
CODA EV Recalled for Side Curtain Airbag Flaw
CODA, a newcomer to the automotive world, is issuing its first recall over concerns that certain side curtain airbags might not deploy because of improper installation.
Tesla Model S Real World Range Tested at 238 Miles
The Tesla Model S has an EPA-rated range of 265 miles when equipped with the largest 85-kW-hr battery pack, or so the American electric car maker claims.
85% of California EV Owners Have Just One Car: Survey
Even though electric vehicles haven’t taken off as quickly as some automakers had predicted, owners in the state of California are enjoying the benefits of owning a plug-in EV and proving that with proper infrastructure an electric car can be an only vehicle.
Electric Car Revolution: 10 Future EVs
The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf initiated a whole new movement in the auto industry. With the realization that an all-electric vehicle can be useful in everyday driving situations thanks to a large battery and more efficient fast charging technology, automakers are hopping on the electric vehicle bandwagon. “Overall automakers want to be…
Toyota Planning Electric Sports Car, With Manual Gearbox
Toyota’s performance-minded push with cars like the LFA and GT 86 is about to go high-tech, with plans to develop an electric sports car.
Mitsubishi Hybrid Lineup Possible for US
Mitsubishi will debut a range-extended version of its Outlander SUV this September in Paris, but that might not be the company’s only planned hybrid product for the future.
Mazda 2 EV Available for Lease in Japan Later this Year
In October, Mazda will offer 100 Demio EVs for lease in western Japan, hoping to learn more about developing electric cars and the needs of EV owners through what is essentially a focus group test.
Audi R8 e-tron Sets Nurburgring EV Record
Subject to much curiosity in the automotive world, Audi’s R8 e-tron electric sports car set a set world record today, even if the competition is relatively sparse.
Renault ZOE Sets Production EV Distance Record
The ZOE, bested the previous EV distance record by a quarter distance and the test, besides highlighting the distance possible by EV propulsion was also performed to showcase the viability of the Chameleon charger
Saab Parts UK Will Continue Production
The story behind Saab’s death as a company, prolonged struggle to sell and recent rebirth as a company that will make EVs probably has present owners in the U.K. breathing a sigh of relief.
Tesla Targets 20,000 Sales in 2013 Rising to 35,000 the Following Year
Tesla just began delivers of its new Model S luxury sedan this week but already the American electric car makers is targeting strong sales for 2013.
CAFE Regulations Pushing Automakers Back to Gasoline Engines
According to the Department of Energy, gasoline fuelled vehicles only convert a maximum of 26 of energy from the fuel they burn to drive them along the road. As a result, there’s still a great deal of room to improve the overall efficiency of internal combustion engines.
Fisker Karmas Recalled for Battery Coolant Leak
Fisker will recall a selection of its Karma exotic EVs because of a possible battery coolant leak, just one of many problems plaguing the automaker in its short history.
Tesla Model S Deliveries Start One Month Early
Arguably the most successful startup company to build and sell electric vehicles, Tesla is beginning delivery of its second car today: the Model S sedan.
CODA Automotive Announces First EV Fleet Sale
According to a CODA press release, by adding just one single EV, fleets can save around $2,000 per year on fuel and maintenance costs, especially if they take advantage of charging vehicles during off-peak hours.
Prius Plug-In is America’s Third-Fastest Selling Car
Rounding off the first quarter of 2012, April brought some interesting sales stories. GM and Ford were both down a few points, Chrysler was up a whopping 20 percent and Toyota seemed to be on the mend compared to last year, but who would have guessed the Prius Plug-In would be a big winner?
The 400 Mile Range Electric Car is Here: Tesla Model S
Customers who buy the new Tesla Model S, due out in a month’s time, could enjoy the longest range of any EV to date according to CEO Elon Musk, though you’ll definitely never achieve the 400-mile potential range.
Nissan Plans Four EVs Over Next Three Years
Nissan is planning to significantly increase its electric car offering over the next three years, introducing three all-new models and an updated version of the original Leaf EV.
Nissan Leaf Tested in Strange New Ways to Ensure Safety – Video
Along with concerns like range anxiety, many potential electric car buyers express concerns about high voltage electric shocks. With the Nissan Leaf being an entirely new type of vehicle, before it came to market engineers sat down and postulated all the possible “what ifs” of things that could go wrong, making sure to test the…
Toyota RAV4-EV Revealed: 100-Mile Range, $49,800
Toyota unveiled its new electric RAV4 at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles including new price, power and range information.
Wireless EV On the Go Charging Project Underway
One of the biggest downfalls of electric vehicles currently is the lack of range, which means stopping often to charge, hindering the owner when going long distances.
