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Updated BYD e6: First Drive Of Chinese Electric Crossover
Most Chinese carmakers have backed away from plans to attack the U.S. market, and their hopes of dominating electric cars have slowed. But Chinese maker BYD continues to develop and test the e6 all-electric crossover utility it hopes to sell in the U.S. within a couple of years. Now, we've had the...
China's Electric Car Plans Unrealistic, Focus Now On Hybrids
China appears to have abandoned its plans to gain an early advantage on Western carmakers by beating them to the market with mass-produced electric vehicles. As China... August 22, 2011 by Antony Ingram 3
Say Hello To Electric Car Battery Swaps, Chinese Style
We all know that one of the biggest challenges facing electric cars is the fact that recharging a battery pack is orders of magnitude slower than filling a gasoline... August 2, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
Electric Cars Dirtier Than Gasoline Equivalents In China
EV fans are probably sick of arguing the case for electric cars whenever someone brings up the old "well to wheels" scenario. "Well, where does the electricity come from?"... July 28, 2011 by Antony Ingram 27
Wheego Ships First LiFe Electric Car on Earth Day
Late last week a couple in Atlanta, Georgia became the first owners of the latest battery electric car to hit the roads, the 2011 Wheego LiFe. Handed over to commemorate... April 25, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
Reviewer Drives BYD E6: Verdict? "One Trick Pony"
Chinese automaker BYD, or "Build Your Dreams" has big plans. They had a strong presence at the recent 2011 Geneva Motor Show with a lineup of production electric cars both... April 11, 2011 by Antony Ingram 7
Here Wheego Again: Another China-Made Car To Arrive Late
Here Wheego again. Pardon the pun, but another China-made car is late to the starting gate. Wheego Electric Cars Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, aimed to introduce its tiny... January 12, 2011 by Alysha Webb 3
Latest BYD Update: We're Still Coming Next Year, Really
Who needs soap operas when you’ve got the auto industry? One Chinese automaker is providing enough gossip, misdirection and sneaky dealings to keep script writers happy... December 14, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
China To Car Companies: Hand Over EV Technology To Sell Here
In pursuit of its goal to become a world leader in electric-vehicle technology, the Chinese government is considering new rules that will effectively require ceding critical... September 17, 2010 by John Voelcker 2
Are Carmaker Sites Using Hybrids (Ineptly) As Spam Bait?
We get a lot of spam. Everyone gets a lot of spam. In fact, Symantec says nine of every 10 e-mail messages are spam. But we're scratching our head over a recent spam that... August 25, 2009 by John Voelcker 2
VW Going Electric By 2013
Volkswagen will unveil its first electric car by 2013, said CEO Martin Winterkorn on Friday. Winterkorn espouses the electric car movement, but has previously mentioned that... July 3, 2009 by Robert Scardino
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