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2013 Plug-in Vehicle Sales Rise to Over 96,000
Sales of plug-in vehicles reached an all-time high last year with around 96,050 units moved off the lots, an impressive increase compared to 2012’s figure of 53,172.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Delayed by Battery Shortage
The U.S. launch of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will be delayed until 2015 because of a bottleneck in battery production.
Mitsubishi Concepts Video, First Look
At the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi unveiled a trio of concepts that gives us a preview of the design direction the automaker plans on heading towards.
Mitsubishi Reveals Trio of Fuel-Saving Concepts
For at least the last decade Mitsubishi has been on the ropes in North America, but they’re still formidable in global markets. As a show of force the three-diamond brand revealed three concept vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Electric Car Residual Values Drop: Report
With electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles getting their prices slashed this year, it’s no surprise that residual values are also being cut.
2014 Mercedes S500 Plug-in Hybrid Has Speed and MPGs
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled its 2014 S500 Plug-in Hybrid, ahead of the sedan’s official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Nissan Leaf Tops Chevy Volt in July 2013 Sales
While sales of 1,864 units isn’t anything to boast about, the Nissan Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt last month by a margin of 76 units.
Electric Vehicle Sales Climbing Faster than Hybrids Did
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a graph showing that electric vehicles are outselling hybrids over the same period of time since their introduction to the market.
Mercedes S-Class Plug-in Hybrid Headed to Frankfurt
A Mercedes-Benz exec has announced that a S500 plug-in hybrid variant will join the new S-Class range and will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year.
Lithium Ion Battery Safety Tests to Become Stricter
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the U.S. company responsible for developing product safety tests, is revamping the lithium-ion battery standards.
General Motors Voices Opposition to Green Car Tax
The debate on taxing hybrid owners to help recover lost gas taxes has hit the state of Michigan, home of the U.S. auto industry.
10.7 Million Charging Stations Available Globally by 2020: Report
According to a recent study released by IHS Automotive, an estimated 10.7-million charging stations will be available globally by the end of the decade.
Mitsubishi Predicts Big Profits, Sales Surge
Mitsubishi said today that it forecasts operating profits will rise 48 percent in the fiscal year that began on April 1.
5M EVs, PHEVs on the Road by 2035: Edison Foundation
Few have been optimistic about the market for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, but Edison Foundation believes there will be at least 5 million of them on the road by 2035.
GM Aims to Boost 2013 Plug-In Hybrid Sales 20 Percent
There’s a fat growth margin in mind at General Motors for plug-in hybrid sales in 2013.
Auto Execs Predict Industry Trends: Survey
Fuel efficiency is on everyone’s minds, including top automotive brass. In a new report by the analysts at KPMG, current and future industry trends are unveiled by top auto execs.
Audi A3 e-tron Plug-in Hybrid Delivers 157 MPG
The latest addition to the Audi lineup is based on the brand’s new A3 hatchback and delivers solid performance as well as exceptional fuel economy thanks to a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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.
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.
Lithium Demand to Double in Next Eight Years
As global demand for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles continues to grow, the demand for lithium is also growing exponentially.
BMW Concept Active Tourer Reveled: Paris Motor Show Preview
Heading to the 2012 Paris Motor Show will be the BMW Concept Active Tourer, which appears to be the concept car for the upcoming BMW 1 Series GT.
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…
Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt One-Year Resale Values Top 90 Percent
Even though EV sales are a bit sluggish and the technology is taking some time for consumers to adopt, it appears that two of the more popular EVs and PHEVs – the Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf – are retaining much of their value on the used car market.
What is MPGe: Electric Car Fuel Economy Ratings Explained
Ford recently announced the EPA fuel efficiency rating for its electric Focus model. Since it doesn’t burn any gasoline, the number isn’t in miles per gallon (MPG), but was given as miles per gallon gasoline equivalent, or MPGe. A new term to the automotive lexicon, it’s worth exploring exactly what MPGe means and how an…
