It's the sweetest dream of every electric-car fan: a battery that could store enough energy to offer up to 1,000 miles of real-world range. While it's not going to arrive in showrooms any time soon, Israeli startup Phinergy thinks its aluminum-air energy storage device might just be that battery...
Over the past year, we’ve seen quite a bit of Nissan’s e-NV200, an all-electric minivan, and its taxi-based variant. A cross between the gasoline NV2000, a... September 20, 2012 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Unlike other carmakers--including BMW with its ActiveE program--Audi has chosen to use only in-house drivers to test the fleet of electric A3 e-tron prototypes it has brought... June 18, 2012 by John Voelcker 4
Always carry a camera; you never know what you'll see parked on the street. That's how our contributor, Thomas Bey, shot these exclusive spy shots of an engineering prototype... April 29, 2012 by John Voelcker 3
There’s a new race among automakers and independent startups all around the world, and that is to be the leader in the advanced world of high-performance electric cars... August 25, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
Forget the Jaguar C-X75 or BMW i8 range-extenders. When it comes to the greenest supercars around, pure-electric drivetrains are a must. Whether its single motors, dual... August 18, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Volkswagen is intent on becoming the world's leading automaker by 2018 and that means being top dog in every segment, including hybrid and electric cars. Previously, the... July 8, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 7
About a month ago we first brought you details on the new T.27 electric minicar prototype from automotive industry legend Gordon Murray, one of the chief designers of the... June 30, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 9
It’s been a while since we heard about Gordon Murray and the British engineer’s enigmatic T.25 minicar. The last we heard, Gordon Murray and his eponymous design... June 29, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 3
It's interesting to see the variations among green technologies as automakers, both in production cars and motorsports, strive for greater fuel efficiency and reduced... May 26, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The Michelin Challenge Bibendum is an annual event run by the French tire company aimed at promoting the development of sustainable mobility. At this year’s event in... May 24, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 3
The growth of Audi’s ever-expanding family of ‘e-tron’ electrified concept cars and prototypes shows no signs of slowing with two more additions joining the... April 12, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
BMW has taken the wraps off a new plug-in hybrid prototype based on its long-wheelbase 5-Series sedan, which it will be showcasing in just a few weeks at the 2011 Shanghai... April 7, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Audi has taken the wraps off a sophisticated plug-in hybrid prototype that combines a number of leading green car technologies all in a single platform. Utilizing the shell... March 30, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Silent cruising in a seemingly impregnable fortress of fine leather, sensuous wood, and hand-built steel and glass is the ultimate goal of hyper-luxury brands like... February 21, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
Electricity and high-performance cars may or may not mix, depending on your frame of reference, but whether you're a Tesla fan or Formula 1 devotee, it's easy to agree that a... February 18, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 2
