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Is This The World's Most Beautiful Electric Bicycle?
A complaint we hear a lot about electric vehicles is that they're simply not beautiful enough. We can't think of a good reason that few seem capable of making electric transport look good, though in fairness the same can be said for many internal combustion vehicles too. Lack of beauty is not a...
Will Sensual Design Details Lure Buyers Inside Greener Cars?
One of the enduring stereotypes of economy cars is that they have to be boring to look at, and dismal to live in. But 2011 has brought us great transportation options that... June 6, 2011 by George Parrott 4
Abarth ScorpION: The Electric Car With A Sting In Its Tail
What happens when you give an Italian design studio free reign to create an electric car wearing one of Italy's most celebrated badges? You get the Abarth ScorpION concept... March 10, 2011 by Antony Ingram
The 2011 Chevy Volt: Made Alongside GM's Gas-Guzzling V8s
Think of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and very little seems conventional about it. With a range of 40 miles per charge and a range-extending gasoline engine used to provide extra... August 4, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 12
2010 Scion XB: Quick Review
The 2010 Scion xB is a little more curvy than the previous model. However, it still has that boxy look that you either love, or hate. Some buyers will think it's a quirky... July 12, 2010 by Pauline Abreu
If No One Notices Your Smart ForTwo, Why Not Wrap It In Plaid?
You've got to be at least somewhat extroverted to drive a 2010 Smart ForTwo minicar, the smallest car sold in North America. People stare at it, point at you, and often ask... July 10, 2010 by John Voelcker
2011 Tesla Roadster 2.5: New Looks, Wheels, Seats, Less Noise
Tesla's on a roll, it seems. Two days after its successful public stock offering, the company has released details of the latest updates to its Roadster electric sports... July 1, 2010 by John Voelcker 1
Five Things EVs Will Need To Do Before They Become Mainstream.
Let's face it. EVs are still a very small, very niche market. Expensive, short on supply and not even universally supported throughout the USA there are a whole series of... June 25, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 9
Nissan Sells Out Preorders Of New Leaf Globally
Nissan has a happy problem. It has been inundated with pre-orders for the Leaf since it introduced a refundable deposit program in the U.S. and Japan. There have been... June 1, 2010 by fb_1670335625
Nissan Breaks Ground For Lithium-Ion Battery Plant In U.S.
Nissan has broken ground for the lithium-ion battery plant that will produce the power packs for the Leaf, Nissan’s battery electric vehicle. The production facility is... June 1, 2010 by fb_1670335625
With Initial EV Prices High, Is Conversion an Option?
Early this week, Mitsubishi announced that the U.K. purchase price of the 2010 i-MiEV would be a hefty £33,699 ($50,465). With prices for plug-in vehicles on the high side... March 26, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 15
Reader Opinion: Automakers Should Convert Existing Models To EVs
Hobbyist and auto manufacturers have different viewpoints on electric vehicles, or EVs. As an EV enthusiast, building a number of all-electric vehicles has been an... March 22, 2010 by Larry Williamson 9
Rinspeed UC? to Debut at Geneva Motor Show
For most automakers, putting a question mark in the name of a vehicle would be a marketing blunder. Fortunately, Rinspeed isn't most automakers. The Swiss company that... December 16, 2009 by Robert Scardino 1
Honda P-NUT Concept Takes On Smart ForTwo and Scion iQ
The smallest Honda sold in the U.S. is the 2010 Honda Fit, lauded for its almost infinite combination of interior configurations as well as its sporty driving and handling... December 4, 2009 by John Voelcker
Inhabitat Lists Top 5 Modified Greenmobiles
Do you ever wish your car came in an electric version? Do you find yourself daydreaming about bio-diesel conversions? If so, the bloggers at Inhabitat have assembled a list... October 20, 2009 by Robert Scardino
Panasonic Linking PC Batteries Together To Power Cars
If Panasonic gets its way, your average laptop battery could be the electric vehicle power source of the future. The Japanese consumer electronics company announced Thursday... October 8, 2009 by Robert Scardino 5
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