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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 writers to compare the company to Apple Inc. [NSDQ:AAPL]. Now one analyst has taken it further: In a Bloomberg column, Chamath...

May 13, 2013 by John Voelcker 37

2013 Nissan Leaf: Driven Through Tennessee Countryside

May 12, 2013 30

GM Engineer Drives 2013 Chevy Cruze Diesel 900 Miles On One Tank

May 11, 2013 25

Should EPA Gas-Mileage Ratings Tests Change? What You Need To Know

May 10, 2013 19

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, 2012 Paris Motor Show

Battery Issue Solved, Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Production To Double

Early last month we reported on a couple of separate fire incidents that cast a shadow over Mitsubishi's two electric vehicles, the i-MiEV minicar and the Outlander Plug-In... May 10, 2013 by Antony Ingram 2

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

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI Six-Month Road Test

Will New Diesels Be Too Expensive To Make Much Difference?

2013 is an exciting time for diesel fans, with three particularly significant models all arriving this year. The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel, Mazda Mazda6 Sky-D and Jeep Grand... 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

VPG Shuts Down; Startup Van Maker Was Backed By DoE Loans

While Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] is on a roll--with a rave review from Consumer Reports and a profitable quarter--other startup automakers aren't faring so well. And now... May 9, 2013 by John Voelcker 5

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 Ford C-Max Hybrid, Los Angeles, August 2012

Can Ford's C-Max And Fusion Hybrids Really Outsell Toyota?

Ford's hybrid sales have been on a roll this year, with two new models for 2013 now in showrooms across the country. The company sold almost 30,000 Ford and Lincoln hybrids... May 9, 2013 by John Voelcker 8

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

Toyota Prius Continues To Trounce Honda's Insight In Global Hybrid Sales

The Toyota Prius has come a long way since hitting the market over a decade ago. Back then, at the turn of the 21st century, it was no more than a fuel efficient but... May 9, 2013 by Antony Ingram 7

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