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Nissan Leaf Tops Chevy Volt in July 2013 Sales
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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 Cars Disrupting Power Distribution in Canada
Can charging an electric car cause a disruption in your neighborhood’s power distribution? For a few Canadians, the answer is yes.
GM Will Double its 40-MPG Vehicles by 2017
Expect the number of fuel efficient vehicles offered by General Motors grow in the next four years.
2013 Chevrolet Volt Has up to $5000 in Incentives
The Chevrolet Volt is at an odd crossroads for sales, with the Nissan Leaf dropping its price significantly to be more competitive and other more compelling PHEVs reaching the market.
Nissan Leaf Sales Beat Chevy Volt Year to Date
Nissan took the hack-and-slash route with its Leaf Electric car, cutting prices dramatically with increased sales numbers in mind.
Chevrolet Volt Owner Claims Unintended Acceleration
A Chevrolet Volt owner is claiming to have experienced unintended acceleration during highway driving in his range-extended electric car.
Next-Gen Chevy Volt to Cost $10,000 Less
There’s a problem with the Chevy Volt says General Motors CEO Dan Akerson; the American automaker is losing money on every one of them. That, however, will change with the second-generation model, he says, as will the price which could drop by as much as $10,000.
2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Revealed in NYC
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive just made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. It’s an ohm-inous reveal, especially for died-in-the-mohair enthusiasts who will no doubt find the car re-volt-ing and have amp-le things to complain about.
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.
Chevy Volt, Cadillac ELR May Get 3-Cylinder Engine
As automakers continue to strive towards improving fuel economy across its lineup, General Motors is considering a smaller, lighter-weight three-cylinder engine for its Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac ELR models.
Fisker Automotive: The Rise and Decline of an American Electric Car Maker
It’s no secret Fisker Automotive is in trouble. The maker of premium electric cars is clinging to life by its fingernails. One more setback could send them plummeting into the fiery abyss of financial ruin. Still, even if they roll snake eyes the firm’s founder has more than a few thoughts on what future transportation…
GAC Group Leading Chinese Charge at Detroit Auto Show
The Chinese are running at redline to develop, improve and promote their domestic automotive industry. Brands like FAW, Chang’an Motors and SAIC may be totally obscure to the typical American car buyer, but they may become household names in just a few years. One company that’s pushing hard is the GAC group.
Chevy Volt Scaring Off Dealers With Added Costs
Thanks to additional costs for services and repairs, some Chevy dealers are choosing not to carry the Volt.
Indianapolis to Replace All City Vehicles With Hybrids, EVs
Indianapolis plans to swap all its city-use sedans for electrified cars according to a new order signed by mayor Greg Ballard.
Chevy Volt Owners Have Driven 100 Million All-Electric Miles
Collectively, Chevrolet claims that owners of Volt range-extended EVs have driven over 100 million miles on nothing but all-electric power.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Dip in November
Chevrolet’s answer to the electric car problem, the Volt, faltered in sales last month, dropping to roughly half the volume seen in September and October.
Next Generation Volt to be More Aggressive
Sporty, aggressive and imposing aren’t words many people would associate with the Chevrolet Volt, but the brand might borrow cues from its European subsidiary, Opel, for the car’s next generation.
Chevrolet Volt Glitch to be Fixed at Dealerships
Roughly 4,000 Chevrolet Volts are at risk of shutting down while in motion because of a software glitch.
Chevy Volt App Shows your Charge-Up Costs
OnStar is testing a new app that will tell Chevrolet Volt owners the energy cost associated with charging their car.
Cheap Plug-In Lease Rates Spur EV Sales
There’s nothing worse in a salesman’s world than having a product almost nobody wants, which is why GM and Nissan are offering slashed lease rates on the Volt and Leaf.
Consumers Plug-in to PHEVs and Switch-off on Pure Electric Cars
Electric cars are still a tough sell with consumers, but plug-in hybrids are starting to get more bites as people warm to the idea of the highly-efficient cars.
2013 NHTSA Crash Test List Released
Among the many things going on at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) during the course of a year, there is the very messy task of crashing car after car after car.
GM Losing Around $49,000 on Every Volt Sold
Despite record setting sales numbers in August, the Chevrolet Volt is still losing about $49,000 on every unit sold, according to a Reuters report.
Chevrolet Volts Available for $159 a Month Lease… Kinda
The Chevrolet Volt may be enjoying improved sales over the last few months, but the American automaker is still not satisfied with the results. In hopes of getting more Volt drivers on the road, some dealerships are offering a lease special thanks to dealer incentives.
