Electric Cars
Volvo C30 Electric: For Lease, At More Than $2,000 Per Month?
Would you pay more than two grand a month to drive an electric Volvo? Apparently, the automaker thinks that there are at least a few people or businesses that will. Volvo Cars Special Vehicles president Lennart Stegland said that Volvo plans to offer the C30 Electric for lease—at a price of...
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Impressions: Why It Needs An EV Button
For those who travel very short distances, the Toyota Prius Plug-In could almost be thought of as an electric car. With a battery pack that's about 5 kW-hr—many times... March 18, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 3
(VIDEO) Film Premiere, Earth Day: Electric Car Gets Revenge in New York
It was the film that many electric car advocates cite as the reason they drive electric, but now electric car “who done it?” documentary Who Killed the Electric... March 15, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 3
2011 Chevrolet Volt Drive Review: Five Things We Don't Like
Some things about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt we liked, and there were a few that puzzled us. But GM's innovative range-extended electric car also has its share of annoyances. We... March 14, 2011 by John Voelcker 12
Will $4-a-gallon gas ignite an electric-vehicle frenzy?
As gas prices rise, electric cars look better and better. But any chances manufacturers had the last time gas hit $4 a gallon were extinguished thanks to the 2008 recession... March 11, 2011 by VentureBeat's GreenBeat 7
What Ever Happened To...? 5 Electric Cars We Should Have by Now
Nissan may have got heat recently for its long, drawn out and significantly delayed rollout of the 2011 Nissan Leaf, but it isn’t the only company struggling to fulfil... March 11, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 12
Pininfarina Signs Deal For Production Of Bluecar Electric Vehicle
The last we heard of Pininfarina and its Bluecar electric vehicle was that the company was looking to start production but a lack of financial support meant the project was... March 11, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 3
Up To 15 Mile Electric-Only Range For Honda Plug-In Hybrid, Debuts In Accord In 2012
Honda has been slow to the game when it comes to plug-in hybrids and electric cars but at the recent 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show the automaker proved that it was not... March 9, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4
Tesla Model S Update: Alpha Testing On Track, Deliveries Mid-2012
The recent opening of a new Tesla store in Milan provided a forum for current Roadster owners to ask Elon Musk exactly what's going on with the Tesla Model S. The answers?... March 7, 2011 by Nelson Ireson 3
Photo Gallery: Think City Assembly Plant Tour, Elkhart, Indiana
During the Detroit Auto Show in January, we visited the Think electric-car assembly plant in Elkhart, Indiana. It's not necessarily a place you'd expect to find electric cars... March 7, 2011 by John Voelcker 5
Report: Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Available For Sale In 2012
The Smart brand has enjoyed modest success in the U.S. since its launch here back in 2007 but with a lack of any new models or updates, the oddly-designed minicar brand has... March 7, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
BREAKING: Nissan Leaf To Get Faster Charger 'In a Year Or So'
You just never know what you'll hear at conferences. You might, for instance, hear Nissan America's director of product planning, Mark Perry, casually mention that the Nissan... March 4, 2011 by John Voelcker 7
2011 Geneva Motor Show Through A Convert's Eyes: Guest Post
by Robert Llewellyn I was only there for one day, and I'm still recovering; car shows are fairly energy sapping events. Everyone I met in Halle 7 said the same thing, "Oh... March 4, 2011 by John Voelcker 3
Irmscher Reveals 7 Selectra Electric Roadster Concept
German outfit Irmscher has just unveiled its latest rival to the Caterham and Ariel Atom set--but with a green flavor--the new 7 Selectra electric roadster concept. Making... March 4, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Electric Car Startups To Square Off Against Big Auto Competition
Competition is heating up in the electric car sector, and the next few years will be a challenging testing ground for startups looking to gain a foothold among consumers as... March 4, 2011 by VentureBeat's GreenBeat
Anti-Hybrid Cause Launched To Keep Next Mitsubishi Evo 'Pure'
Democracy can be a messy and ugly thing to watch in practice. Especially when it's being pointed toward carmakers, which aren't often the subject of mass protests pointed... March 4, 2011 by John Voelcker 4
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