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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 SpaceX executive is always good for a soundbite, and there are quite a few in this Time interview from 2010. Such a great deal...

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

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

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

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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

Cambio Autodelen TV ad for electric car rental [screen capture]

Is Belgian Granny Sex Rap The Key To Selling Electric Cars? (Video)

Take one very small Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric minicar with a flower decal on the side. Fold in three severe Belgian elderly ladies with disapproving looks. Incorporate one... May 10, 2013 by John Voelcker 9

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... May 9, 2013 by Marc Lausier 36

2011 Wheego Whip LiFe at 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show

'Not Dead Yet!' Wheego Still Selling Electric Cars

Want proof of how topsy-turvy the electric car industry is? Just look at the last few months: We've seen Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] turning a profit, Coda Automotive filing for... May 9, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1

Ron Johnston-Rodriguez, speaking about EV tourism at a TEDx conference in Olympia, WA

Electric Vehicle Tourism Sparks Washington State: TEDx Video

Back in February, the folks at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington hosted a TEDx conference. One of the event's speakers was Ron Johnston-Rodriguez... May 9, 2013 by Richard Read 6

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

Nobody really wants to crash, but if you're unfortunate enough to do so it's nice to know your chances of escaping injury are better than most. That's the case with the 2013... May 9, 2013 by Antony Ingram 1

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