EVs
Tesla Targets 20,000 Sales in 2013 Rising to 35,000 the Following Year
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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.
Lexus IS F CCS-R with 416 HP Ready for Pike’s Peak
With raceday approaching, more of the cars set to compete in this year’s Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb are starting to emerge.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Powers Home Four Times Longer than Nissan Leaf
Taking a step toward expanding what an electric vehicle can do, Toyota is experimenting with using a Prius as a home power generator.
Chevrolet Volt Demand Rises in California as Supply Falls
Consumers snubbed the Chevrolet Volt when it was more readily available, prompting the automaker to pare back production, but Californians are chancing their mind about the Chevy just as those decisions take hold of supply.
Tesla Model S Signature Series Sold Out
Despite costing almost as much as the discontinued Roadster, the $105,40 Tesla Model S Signature Performance model is sold out according to the company.
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.
Government and Auto Industry Split Opinions on Plug-In Vehicles
The US government is intent on its plan to see 1-million plug-in vehicles on the road by 2015, but the latest trends from automakers suggest that this may not happen.
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.
Ford Focus Electric Finally Headed to Dealerships
Ford’s flagship electric vehicle, the plug-in Focus, is finally heading to dealerships according to unnamed inside sources connected to Reuters.
Chevrolet Volt Owners Save 2.1 Million Gallons of Gas
Chevrolet Volt owners who bought their cars to save the world can finally rejoice: they’ve saved a collective 2.1 million gallons of gas and counting according to the company.
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.
April Car Sales See Drop in Average Fuel Economy
According to the University of Michigan, the average fuel economy of all the cars sold in April was 23.9 mpg, a 0.2 decrease from March. The study indicates that American car buyers are still conflicted in the showrooms. While many fuel efficient small vehicles celebrated good sales last month, vehicles such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee and…
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.
CODA and Great Wall to Develop Affordable Electric Vehicle
CODA Automotive made headlines last month when it began selling its electric sedan in California with a starting MSRP of $35,200. Based on the Chinese market Hafei Saibao, the EV has garnered the public’s attention with its 125 mile range.
General Electric Commited to Long Term Development of EVs
Speaking at an automotive conference in Detroit, General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt expressed his company’s commitment to the long-term development of alternative-fuel vehicles, namely electric ones.
Audi R8 e-Tron Tests on Nurburgring – Spy Photos
Everything that Audi is putting into the e-tron R8 seems to be taking time, not that it’s a bad thing, but time is precious and the world is an impatient place. Originally debuting in 2009 at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the automaker’s electrified halo car keeps slipping just out of grasp. in September, 2011 we…
Electric Vehicle Batteries Drop in Price, EV Prices Might Follow
Prices might be falling soon on the cost to produce electric vehicles, which means (hopefully) that the MSRP will fall soon as well. A new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows the cost of lithium ion batteries falling 14 percent over this time last year. Furthermore, prices took a 30 percent swan dive since…
Electric Vehicles Save Money, Can Also Pollute Like Gas Cars: Study
Gasoline-powered cars are slowly starting to look like pirates plundering the world for fuel and slashing environmental throats as they go. Thanks to that, the fair maiden electric vehicles with zero-emissions claims and low-cost fueling can easily float in on the smog cloud looking squeaky-clean. But are they?
Zero Emissions Requirements Could Expand Beyond California
Consequently, there are concerns within the auto industry that given the sluggish demand, sales of zero emissions vehicles won’t grow fast enough to meet the mandated targets, meaning that automakers could risk facing hefty fines.
Electric Cars May Pollute More than Gas Models: Study
Electric vehicles probably seem to have a tiny carbon footprint at the surface, but a recent study suggests environmental impact varies in gravity according to where the vehicle is charged. Automakers tout EVs as zero-emission transportation but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an environmental impact. The issue is that charging creates green house gases,…
