It was much easier to be suspicious of older diesels with their poor performance, noise and so-so economy figures, and images of diesel-powered trucks "rolling coal" did nothing for their green image either. The latest generation of diesels are significantly cleaner than their older brethren, with...
The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is nearly here -- and to answer all your questions about what Toyota’s answer to the Chevrolet Volt is all about here’s our... August 19, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Once upon a time, people who bought (or built) electric vehicles were often science-minded, forward-thinking, eco-conscious drivers who sometimes had a hippie past. Times... August 15, 2011 by High Gear Media Staff 6
Here at AllCarsElectric.com we've covered a lot of news featuring the Nissan Leaf. So much, in fact, that it may be difficult keeping track of them all. What we thought may... June 17, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 7
Like many articles, this one started with a reader question. Casey Krakowiecki wrote: I'm interested in buying a new Toyota Prius hybrid. I hope you can answer a couple of... May 13, 2011 by John Voelcker 6
"We have not yet fully accepted the fact that we need a new car. Some call it denial. But we do need one." That's how our friend Gordon Platt began a note asking our advice... May 12, 2011 by John Voelcker 4
A few months ago we asked the question, what exactly do you have to service on a 2011 Nissan LEAF? After all, the LEAF doesn't even contain many of the items that require... February 7, 2011 by Antony Ingram 3
As we've discovered, some car dealers are less than enthusiastic about the prospect of selling and servicing electric cars. Luckily, others are more game. Either way, what... January 26, 2011 by Antony Ingram 1
Between the wreck of a Volvo and a $300k Mercedes supercar, the 2011 Detroit Auto show is giving the electric car fan plenty of variety, so if you're planning to visit the... January 13, 2011 by Antony Ingram 2
We took a look a few weeks ago at the five electric cars we reckoned you should do your best to see at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Our list included the 2011 Nissan Leaf... November 20, 2010 by Antony Ingram 4
Thanks to the limited availability of electric cars on the market thus far and lack of parity between EV models and their gasoline or diesel counterparts, comparing the... November 10, 2010 by Antony Ingram 11
If you're reading this website, chances are you're already someone giving some consideration to owning an electric car. If so, great! You're one step further than the next... October 14, 2010 by Antony Ingram 10
The 2010 Paris Motor Show is upon us and amongst the supercars and superminis lie a veritable feast of electric vehicles. Whilst we've known about many of the cars due to be... September 28, 2010 by Antony Ingram 5
We've covered the 2011 Chevy Volt a lot here at AllCarsElectric.com, and for good reason. It'll be one of the first affordable and usable EVs to hit the market. Of course, it... August 16, 2010 by Antony Ingram 3
If there's one thing any advocate of the electric car gets asked more than anything else, it's about range: "How far will it go? How long does it take to recharge? 8 hours!?... August 13, 2010 by Antony Ingram 8
One of the most important aspects of electric-car ownership might not be how they drive, or how far you'll go on a charge, but how you'll actually charge it in the first... August 13, 2010 by Antony Ingram 13
