Ask any automaker, and they'll tell you they believe most early electric cars will be charged at night, in garages attached to private houses. That would seem to cut out residents of multiple dwellings, from rental apartments to condominium complexes. But electric car owners are resourceful;...
Once in a while, you get an announcement that looks interesting but requires ... ummmmm ... some interpretation. During the barrage of car launches, interviews, press... November 18, 2011 by John Voelcker
The spread of electric cars and public charging stations for them across the United States will be uneven for many years to come. Many analysts and advocates believe that... November 14, 2011 by John Voelcker 6
Central Parking, a nationwide parking garage company responsible for 1.1 million parking spots -- and its Tennessee-based subsidiary USA Parking Systems -- will soon host... September 20, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1
We’re just back from vacation in the U.K., where we witnessed third-hand--through the eyes of the British media--the carnage and horrors that were about to befall the... September 6, 2011 by Michael Thwaite 9
Imagine the scenario: You’re heading to a meeting and leave your shiny 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car plugged in at the local charging station, confident that it will... September 6, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 16
California's electric-car advocates are often "true believers," and they can be single-minded in the pursuit of what they believe is right. But the nuts-and-bolts experience... September 2, 2011 by John Voelcker 90
Here at GreenCarReports we like to cover every aspect of owning and driving an electric car -- from choosing the right model for you through to learning how to get the best... August 23, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 5
In what we see as a shrewd move to help keep Portland, Oregon at the forefront of the electric-car movement, the city has dedicated a full city block, called Electric Avenue... August 17, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
It's almost the size of a misshapen softball, but it may be the charging combo you will have to use for quick charging on future electric cars. The U.S. Society of Automotive... August 16, 2011 by John Voelcker 21
Back in the 1990s, when it seemed like electric vehicles were gaining traction with consumers, Costco did something unusual: the big-box retailer installed charging stations... August 16, 2011 by Richard Read 17
Which electric car charging station is the best? And just how are public charging stations getting used? These are just two of the questions Portland State University and... August 12, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
A few weeks ago we told you that pharmaceuticals giant Walgreens had begun to install Level 2 electric car stations at stores in New York City, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and... August 8, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 22
If you’ve been following the story of what happened when popular British entertainment show Top Gear took a 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Peugeot iOn (nee Mitsubishi i) for... August 4, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 5
If you’re the kind of person who thinks that a fun weekend consists of redecorating your bathroom, landscaping your garden or perhaps making your own shelving units... July 19, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 7
Electrical supply firm Leviton Manufacturing announced yesterday that it was now accepting orders for its $1,049 EVB22-3PM Level 2 charging station. Designed to provide up to... July 13, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 10
