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The Gas Tax System is Broken; Are Electric Cars At Fault?

In the face of plummeting gas-tax revenues, both state and Federal, electric cars seem to be emerging as a culprit and a target. Before we discuss how to fix this ... first, a little Gas Tax 101. The Revenue Act of 1932 under the Hoover administration instituted a Federal 'excise' tax on gasoline...

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'Not Dead Yet!' Wheego Still Selling Electric Cars

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Electric Vehicle Tourism Sparks Washington State: TEDx Video

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2013 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Gets IIHS 'Top Safety Pick' Rating

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Consumer Reports tests the Tesla Model S (video screen capture)

Consumer Reports On Tesla Model S: Best Test Car Since 2007

Wow. Chalk up another huge accolade for the Tesla Model S electric car: Consumer Reports has awarded it 99 out of 100 points, and said it's the best car the magazine has... May 9, 2013 by John Voelcker 27

UPDATED: Tesla Motors Q1 Earnings: What To Look For (Video)

Within the next hour, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] will release its first-quarter financial results. We already know the company will be profitable, and that it sold "more than... May 8, 2013 by John Voelcker 25

BYD e6 Chinese Electric Car Won't Be Sold To Consumers In U.S.

BYD, a company struggling to sell its e6 electric crossover in its home market, has decided it won't be sold at all to private customers in the U.S. Instead, says the ChinaEV... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram

Self-Driving Tesla Electric Cars Coming, Courtesy Of Google?

Love or hate Tesla Motors (NSDQ:TSLA) and its CEO Elon Musk, it's hard to deny that he's ahead of the curve when it comes to developing new cars. So when Musk says... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 12

2013 Chevrolet Volt - Driven, December 2012

Plug-in Electric Car Sales In Canada, April 2013

Most Canadians will remember last month for the introduction of the country's new $5 and $10 bills, which arrived just in time for the playoff-hockey betting season. Canadian... May 8, 2013 by Matthew Klippenstein 8

Tesla Model S To Get Adaptive Cruise, Lane-Departure Warning, More?

Drivers of the Tesla Model S are generally pretty happy with their cars, but as with any new product there are always a few ways it could be improved. Tesla Motors... May 8, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5

2010 Audi e-tron Spyder Concept live photos

Audi's e-tron Plug-In And Electric Cars: Ultimate Guide

If you're confused when someone says "Audi e-tron," and you're not sure which electric car it means, don't feel bad--we're confused too. Audi may have more branded electric... May 7, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1

Poorly-sited Blink charging point in Watsonville, CA (Image: Jack Brown)

How Not To Install An Electric-Car Charging Station: A Case Study

We've all seen those 'FAIL' pictures that turn up on the internet with startling regularity--tastelessly placed adverts in newspapers, security cameras facing blank walls... May 7, 2013 by Antony Ingram 12

Tesla Makes Money On Model S: $35K Per Car Selling ZEV Credits?

Tomorrow at 5 pm Eastern, Tesla will hold what may be its most eagerly awaited conference call to date. The Silicon Valley startup automaker will discuss its first-quarter... May 7, 2013 by John Voelcker 16

Traffic in Atlanta, Georgia during rush hour (via Wikimedia)

Are Hybrids, Electrics The Car's Future--Or Should Cars Be Shunned Like Cigarettes?

Many people who frequent this website with any regularity probably own a hybrid or electric vehicle. Many of those probably think they're already driving the future--or an... May 7, 2013 by Antony Ingram 34

BMW i3 electric car undergoing winter testing, February 2013

2014 BMW i3 Electric Car Price To Be Similar To BMW 3-Series?

The production version of the BMW i3 electric car will be unveiled at September's Frankfurt Motor Show, and anticipation is building. How much BMW's first battery-electric... May 7, 2013 by John Voelcker 12

Nissan Leaf electric car with eVgo quick charging station. [courtesy eVgo]

Public Charging Stations For Electric Cars: Who Leads The Way?

For the majority of the general public to consider purchasing a fully electric car, they first want accessible public charge points located at or near places they frequent in... May 6, 2013 by Tom Moloughney 16

Electric Bikes, Cars To Convoy Across U.S., Set New Guinness Records

It's human nature to push the boundaries of what one can achieve, a trait clearly illustrated every time an electric car owner embarks upon a huge journey to prove it can be... May 6, 2013 by Antony Ingram

Facelifted 2013 Renault Fluence electric sedan

Renault Fluence ZE To Be Only Battery-Swap Car; One For The Books?

To the untrained eye, the Renault Fluence Z.E. is a fairly unremarkable vehicle--a compact sedan not unlike other compact sedans sold all around the world. What makes it... May 6, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7

2013 Tesla Model S 'Performance Plus' Package, Other Options, Added

The 2013 Tesla Model S electric car wouldn't be defined as a supercar--which is, more or less by custom, a two-seat sports car, not a large sedan. But to take the luxury... May 6, 2013 by John Voelcker 4