EVs
Cadillac ELR Recalled for Flawed Stability Control
Cadillac’s extended range electric car has barely been on sale long enough for people to realize it’s available, and it’s already being recalled.
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.
Volkswagen Golf GTE ‘Sports’ Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
Set to sit beside the GTI and GTD, Volkswagen revealed a plug-in hybrid version of its more performance-oriented Golf.
Tesla Model X Falcon Wing Doors to See Production
What might have seemed like the most impractical part of the upcoming Tesla Model X crossover will make it through to series production.
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.
Formula E Building new HQ in UK at Donnington Park
Formula E is the FIA’s electric racing series and the global organization just announced that its new headquarters will be located at Donington Park Racing Circuit in the United Kingdom.
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.
Nissan Leaf Crests 100,000 Global Sales
Nissan announced today that it has sold its 100,000th Leaf electric vehicle.
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.
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.
Saleen Confirms Electric Car Development
Steve Saleen confirmed this week that his company is developing an electric car and that a scale model will be unveiled early next year.
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.
BMW Electric Cars to Play Major Role in Near Future
Widespread implementation of electric cars might be closer than you think according to BMW product development boss Herbert Diess.
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.
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.
