EVs
Electric Car Range Suffers in the Cold: Why it Happens and What’s Being Done About it
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Recently the New York Times and American electric car maker Tesla got in a highly publicized war of words over a review of the Model S electric car. Amongst other contentious issues, the range of the vehicle didn’t meet the Times’ writers expectations.
US EV Infrastructure Grows 9% in First Quarter
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, public charging stations in America increased from 5,200 on December 18, 2012 to 5,678 on March 22, 2013.
Electric Car Makers Worry About Driving Noise Mandate
Electric cars… Are they a silent killer? Lawmakers worry that they might be, but the solution has some automakers up in arms.
Detroit Electric Teases All-Electric Two-Seat Sports Car
Detroit Electric is back and promising to launch an all-electric sports car next month.
Volkswagen E-Up! Debuts with 93-Mile Range, 81 HP
The Volkswagen e-up! has gone from concept to production vehicle, with the first all-electric VW making its debut.
Mitsubishi Concept CA-MiEV is a Grown-Up EV for Suburbanites: 2013 Geneva Motor Show
Looking like an even more futuristic version of Toyota’s Prius, Mitsubishi has revealed what could be a revolutionary new product for the brand today at the Geneva Motor Show, offering 186 miles of all electric, zero-emissions range.
BMW Confirms i3 EV On Sale This Year
BMW has confirmed that the very first vehicles under its new i eco brand will go on sale later this year, starting with the i3.
Toyota i-Road is an Electric Scooter That Drives Like a Car
Set to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, Toyota has unveiled a new electric scooter that drives like a car thanks to a newly developed Active Lean technology.
Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive is World’s Fastest, Most Powerful EV
After first showcasing concepts in an electric yellow and then a chrome blue, Mercedes has given the go-ahead to send the SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive into production.
Tesla CEO Says NY Times Article Likely Cost Brand $100M
A public battle between the New York Times and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is still sprouting news after the disgruntled executive told Bloomberg that the article likely cost the electric car maker $100 million.
NY Mayor Aims for 10,000 Electric Car Charging Spaces
There will be 10,000 new public spaces to charge electric cars in New York City in seven years if mayor Michael Bloomberg has his way.
Mitsubishi Teases Hybrid Pickup, 300 KM Suburban EV
Mitsubishi is taking its commitment to electrified cars to the next level at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, with plans to reveal both an electric commuter car and a hybrid pickup truck.
Electric Vehicles Run out of Juice
Arguably electric cars are the future of the automotive industry. They promise smooth, quiet, pollution-free driving, but are they ready for primetime? If recent news is any indicator, the answer is a resounding “NO!”
Government Backs Away From Million EV Goal for 2015
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is backing away from its previously announced plan to see 1 million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015, saying the timeline isn’t really all that important.
BMW 1 Series ActiveE Recalled: 360 Units Affected
BMW is recalling 360 of its low-volume electric 1 Series ActiveE compact cars because of a problem with the drivetrain assembly.
A123 Systems Sale to Wanxiang Group Approved by U.S. Government
Wanxiang Group’s purchase of A123 Systems Inc. has been approved by the U.S. government, despite concerns of sensitive technology being transferred to China.
2013 Ford Focus Electric Discounted up to $10,750
There’s good news for anyone thinking about leasing a Ford Focus Electric – the maker is offering big discounts if you’re willing to take one.
Nissan Leaf NISMO Will be Produced in Low Volume
Nissan is really building the Leaf NISMO it brought to the recent Tokyo Auto Salon.
A123 Expects Wanxiang Sale to Finish by February
Bankrupt battery manufacturer A123 Systems expects its sale to Chinese firm Wangxiang to be complete in a little over a week.
Volt to be ‘Thousands’ Cheaper Says GM Boss
General Motors North America president Mark Reuss isn’t ready to give up on electric cars. In fact, he’s adamant about their progress.
2014 Cadillac ELR Officially Unveiled at 2013 Detroit Auto Show
The Cadillac of Chevy Volts has finally ditched the camo and suspense, and made its official debut today at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
Cadillac ELR Leaked Ahead of Detroit Auto Show Debut
It may be the big debut for Cadillac at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show tomorrow, but why wait until then?
LAX Cutting Free EV Parking in March
Los Angeles EV owners should take note: the free parking policy at LAX on March 1.
GE Won’t Buy 25,000 Fleet EVs After All
GE is backing away from a plan it announced more than two years ago to buy 25,000 electric cars for its small army of fleet cars.
