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Next Chevy Volt $10,000 Cheaper To Build, Profitable For GM?

Here and there, a few little tidbits about the next-generation Chevrolet Volt electric car are starting to leak out. The latest comes from GM CEO Dan Akerson, who told the audience at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference Tuesday that the next Volt would cost "$7,000 to $10,000" less than today's...

May 2, 2013 by John Voelcker 29

How You Can Buy a 2013 Tesla Model S Now, With No Waiting

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What Are The Best Plug-In Electric Cars For Very Tall People?

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99 Years Later, Electric Car 'Sociability Run' Honored In DC

May 1, 2013

How Much Does NJ Per-Mile Tax Bill Affect Plug-In Cars?

It was always going to happen: Several states around the U.S. have realized they can charge electric car owners a tax to make up for the fact they don't pay any gas tax... May 1, 2013 by Antony Ingram 19

April Plug-In Electric Car Sales: Leaf And Volt Neck And Neck

Sales of plug-in electric cars in April continued at roughly the same pace as in March, with sales likely totaling about 7,500 cars. Last year's first- and third-place... May 1, 2013 by John Voelcker 20

Electric-Car Startup Coda Automotive Files For Bankruptcy

Coda Automotive has become the latest casualty of the cut-throat electric car industry, today filing for bankruptcy. The company will dissolve the carmaking business and... May 1, 2013 by Antony Ingram 12

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

Free Electric-Car Charging Illegal On Municipal Property In NY State

You might think that installing a charging station for plug-in electric cars shouldn't be that complicated. It's essentially an electric appliance. But in the city of... April 30, 2013 by John Voelcker 4

Teslive Event In July To Bring 300 Tesla Owners Together In San Francisco Bay Area

Few automakers have built a buzz around their products like Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA]. Like many other electric cars, Roadster and Model S owners and fans are a tight-knit... April 30, 2013 by Antony Ingram

Watch A 2013 Nissan Leaf Being Built In Tennessee (Video)

We always love seeing how electric cars are made. There's something fascinating about watching a car go right from the metal presses to rolling out of the factory. In recent... April 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 21

Greentech Auto's Electric Sedan: Haven't We Seen This Before?

Suppose you took a Chinese-made compact sedan, converted it to a battery-electric vehicle, and sold it in the U.S. market. Does that story line sound familiar? If so, you may... April 29, 2013 by John Voelcker 4

Selling Electric Cars, Hybrids: Does Saving Green Matter More Than Going Green?

Electric cars might have plenty of environmental benefits over their combustion cousins, carmakers are finding that angle a hard one to benefit from. In fact, it's much more... April 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 16

Ford and Schaeffler eWheelDrive electric Fiesta prototype

In-Wheel Motor Electric Ford Fiesta Previews Future Urban Vehicles

When automakers test prototypes and new technologies, it's often done under the skin of an existing vehicle--partly to save costs, partly to avoid the gaze of prying spy... April 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 4

VW Talks Future Tech: Plug-Ins, Natural Gas, 10-Speed Transmissions

Volkswagen chairman Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn covered virtually every area of green technology in his talk at the recent Vienna Motor Symposium. Plug-in cars, natural gas... April 29, 2013 by Antony Ingram 6

2013 Tesla Model S before DC-to-Boston road trip, Feb 2013 [photo: Aaron Schildkraut]

Tesla Tunes Up Model S Warranty, Loaner Cars, Service Plan

On Friday, Tesla held a media call to reveal another in the series of announcements touted in tweets by CEO Elon Musk. This time, the news covered enhancements to the... April 29, 2013 by John Voelcker 9

2014 Chevy Spark EV First With CCS Quick-Charge Port (As Option)

Chevrolet's diminutive Spark EV will be the first car in the U.S. to offer the new SAE Combo charger for DC fast charging. Other electric cars have touted such a system... April 26, 2013 by Antony Ingram 14

Build Your Own Metal-Air Battery Car: Now There's A Kit

Most of us, sadly, can't afford a brand new Tesla Model S electric sedan. Even less so, a Tesla Model S with the latest metal-air battery technology, hinted for use in the... April 26, 2013 by Antony Ingram 5

Michigan state capitol, Lansing (photo by Brian Charles Watson)

Michigan Jumps On The 'Tax Electric Cars' Bandwagon, Too

Elected officials in yet another state have proposed levying taxes on electric cars. And just to make things interesting, this time the debate is happening in Michigan... April 25, 2013 by Richard Read 23

Volvo C30 Electric Test Fleet: Latest Update Adds Fast Charging

The Volvo C30 Electric car might not be on general sale to the public, but that doesn't mean the Swedish automaker isn't serious about its compact electric car. Its test... April 25, 2013 by Antony Ingram 4