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Electric Vehicle Sets Longest-Distance-Traveled Record...On Another Planet!

A vehicle journey of just over 22 miles hasn't really been cause for celebration since the dawn of the motor car itself, when low speeds and unpaved roads made it more arduous than it would have been on the equine alternative. But transpose that figure to another planet and well, it starts to look...

7 hours ago by Antony Ingram 1

Wyoming Lithium To Make U.S. Self-Sufficient In Electric-Car Batteries?

May 17, 2013 21

Mitsubishi Electric Race Car To Tackle Pikes Peak Hill Climb Once Again

May 17, 2013 1

North Carolina Wants To Make It Illegal For Tesla To E-Mail Customers

May 16, 2013 25

2011 Chevrolet Volt plugged into Coulomb Technologies 240V wall charging unit

Ranking SW States On Electric-Car Support: CO Best, WY Worst

California is by far the leading state for adoption of plug-in electric cars, with one-third or more of all sales sited in the Golden State. But how's everyone else doing? A... May 16, 2013 by John Voelcker 11

2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2013 Tesla Model S [photo: David Noland]

Tesla Model S Vs Chevy Volt: Owner Compares Electric Cars

I've been leasing a 2011 Chevrolet Volt for almost two years now. And about three months ago, I took delivery of a 2013 Tesla Model S, the 60-kWh version. So I've gotten an... May 16, 2013 by David Noland 38

Tesla To Issue More Stock, Pay Off Energy Dept With Proceeds

Since Tesla issued its first-quarter financials last week, its stock has been on a tear. Not only did the company have its first profitable quarter ever, but the many... May 15, 2013 by John Voelcker 9

BMW CEO To Germans: Get Over Your Angst, Buy Electric Cars Already!

It's a tough job selling electric cars anywhere in huge numbers at the moment, with much of the buying public still skeptical of the potential benefits. Spare a thought for... May 15, 2013 by Antony Ingram 8

2013 Nissan Leaf Final Ratings Issued: 115 MPGe, 75 Miles Of Range

It often takes awhile to get gas-mileage ratings onto the EPA's official website, and it's no different with electric-car efficiency numbers. Now we have the final ratings... May 15, 2013 by John Voelcker 8

'Revenge of the Electric Car' premiere: Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk on red carpet

Elon Musk Answers Qs About Tesla In 2010: Rate His Responses

Elon Musk isn't a man who minces his words--few people in his position get to where they are by being shy and retiring. That means the Paypal, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] and... May 15, 2013 by Antony Ingram 40

Could Small 2015 Chevy City Express Van Offer All-Electric Model?

This morning, Chevrolet announced that in the fall of 2014, it will start selling a small commercial van called the City Express in the U.S. and Canada. That van will be... May 14, 2013 by John Voelcker 6

Old cabin near Twin Lakes, along Colorado's Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway

Why Electric-Car Owners Should Be Happy For New Colorado Tax

Stories about new or proposed taxes on electric cars are generally viewed as negative, even punitive, by plug-in vehicle advocates. Now, there's one that likely shouldn't... May 14, 2013 by John Voelcker 23

Is Tesla About To Offer Battery-Pack Swapping For Model S?

Last week, one day after Consumer Reports called the Model S the best car it had tested since 2007, Tesla quietly announced that it will make the car a whole lot better. On... May 14, 2013 by Thomas Fisher 44

VL Automotive Destino with Bob Lutz at 2013 Detroit Auto Show

What Now For Fisker Karma Owners: Are V-8s Their Likely Fate?

The 2012 Fisker Karma is one of the most striking vehicles on the road today. It's also on its way to becoming an orphan. With just 2,000 or so made, the low, sleek four-door... May 13, 2013 by John Voelcker 64

Better Place user David Rose w/keys to Renault Fluence ZE electric car in Israel [photo: David Rose]

How's Better Place Doing In Israel These Days?

The Better Place electric-car system has not had a good run of news lately. But despite little attention, it has managed to boost the sales rate in Israel for its cars, along... May 13, 2013 by Brian of London 10

Tesla Model S with DISRUPT license plate, March 2013 [photo: Sam Villella]

Should Apple Buy Tesla? Or Would Ford Be A Better Buyer?

Electric-car maker Tesla is on a roll--its first quarter was profitable, its stock price is soaring, and Consumer Reports gave its Model S a rave review. That has led many... May 13, 2013 by John Voelcker 37

2013 Nissan Leaf, Nashville area test drive, April 2013

2013 Nissan Leaf: Driven Through Tennessee Countryside

After our quick drive of a 2013 Nissan Leaf before the New York Auto Show in late March, we were finally able to spend some extended time with the updated electric car... May 12, 2013 by John Voelcker 30

Zeit Eco electric scooter (Images: Zeit)

ZeitEco Electric Scooter Is A Swiss Army Knife On Two Wheels

If there's one form of personal transport better for tackling a crowded city than the electric car, it's an electric bike. Whether pedal bike, scooter or motorcycle, nothing... May 10, 2013 by Antony Ingram 2

Consumer Reports drifts the Telsa Model S (video screengrab)

New Tesla Testing Technique From Staid Consumer Reports: Drifting!

We'd not normally advise getting information directly from Wikipedia, but its opening line on the sport of drifting is as good as any other definition you'll find: "Drifting... May 10, 2013 by Antony Ingram 14