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Mercedes Developing Electric Vehicle Platform
Mercedes-Benz is in the early stages of developing a new platform that will be able to underpin a range of electric vehicles.
Tesla Lost nearly $75 Million Last Quarter
Electric vehicle-maker Tesla bled nearly $75 million in the third-quarter of 2014, almost double what it lost during the same period last year.
First VW e-Golf Sold at Auction to Benefit Charity
Volkswagen of America has auctioned off its first all-electric e-Golf hatchback. Clearly this car is green in more ways than one; it raised $41,400 for charity.
Hyundai Developing New, Dedicated Hybrid Model
Hyundai is next on the list to develop a Toyota Prius fighter.
Nissan Leaf Sets New Electric Car Sales Record
Nissan’s all-electric Leaf hatchback is racking up deliveries, in fact it’s the best selling EV in the United States.
10 Cars That Are More Efficient Than a Prius
Toyota’s Prius has become the go-to vehicle for people looking to save money at the gas pump. Sure, it looks like an alien science project gone wrong and its driving dynamics are less fun than a trip to the ER, but this car’s groundbreaking combination of high technology, phenomenal fuel economy and unimpeachable reliability have…
First VW e-Golf Heads to Auction Block
Looking to get your hands on a 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf? Are you always an early-adopter? Well, VW is auctioning off the first of these all-electric cars in the U.S. and proceeds from the sale will help an environmental charity.
GM Confirms Development of New Electric Vehicle
General Motors has confirmed that it is developing another electric vehicle that will sell beside the Volt and Spark EV.
California Rethinks Building Codes for EV Owners
California is taking further steps to embrace electric vehicles.
California Phasing Out EV Incentives for the Rich
Soon, wealthy electric vehicle shoppers in the state of California won’t benefit from incentives.
Fisker’s Chinese Backer Wants Second Model
For Wanxiang, job one at Fisker is fixing roughly 250 bugs with the Karma luxury car before production can resume. After that, the goal is to launch a second model.
Opel Ampera Going to the Gallows
Europe’s counterpart to the Chevrolet Volt is slated for discontinuation.
Subaru Plots More Hybrids, Electric Car in Future
Subaru’s future plans include hybrid and full-electric powertrains, but not until after the company is able to clear the plate it is currently chewing through.
Top 10 Sexiest Cars
Aphrodisiacs are substances that supposedly increase sexual desire. These items can range from the benign like ginseng or honey to the straight-up bizarre.
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.
Five-Point Inspection: Toyota Yaris Hybrid
The Toyota Yaris is generally a pretty lamentable little car. This sub-compact hatchback is about as stylish as the grease-disposal bin behind your local truck stop.
Fisker Back, Chinese Owner Promises Success
Lu Guanqiu may not be a household name right now but he could become the next Elon Musk. The Chinese billionaire bought failed automaker Fisker at a bankruptcy auction and promises to challenge Tesla with his latest acquisition.
BMW’s Solar-Powered Carport Concept Charges EVs
In case owning a designer electric vehicle just wasn’t enough BMW has introduced an interesting solar carport concept that tops-off your EV’s battery while looking good at the same time.
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.
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Pricing Announced
Things are heating up in the premium-EV segment. The folks at Mercedes-Benz are poised to introduce their new B-Class Electric Drive. Pricing for this small people-hauler was just announced.
Are Tesla Model S Reliability Ratings About to Plunge?
Tesla’s Model S sedan scored an unprecedented “99 out of 100” from Consumer Reports last year, but the glowing endorsement from this influential publication could turn out to be short lived. Sources indicate the reliability of this car may have taken a slide.
Bosch Electric Car Charger Subject of Safety Probe
First it was electric vehicles that were at the center of fire controversy, and now it could be their chargers.
Kia Soul EV Production to Start Next Month for 2016 Launch
Heads up EV fans, Kia is on track to launch its first global battery-powered vehicle in 2016.
Tesla Model S is Consumer Reports’ Top-Scoring Model
Tesla has another feather to put in its cap. The California-based electric-car builder just earned a major accolade from Consumer Reports.
