Quick ride report

  • Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle

    Olive drab isn't the only green thing in the U.S. Army. Currently undergoing testing at Fort Carson in Colorado, the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle illustrates the unlikely intersection between eco-friendly powertrains and the demanding needs of a vehicle that may be deployed to a war zone. The Colorado ZH2 is a collaboration between General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), but its roots are a little more humble. DON'T MISS: Honda, GM To Build Factory For Fuel-Cell Production By 2025 Underneath its show-truck...

  • 2017 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive (European model) prototype, Aug 2016
    2018 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive prototype: first ride impressions

    Following the launch of the latest Smart Fortwo hatchback, it was only a matter of time before the trendy German brand would introduce an evolution of its Fortwo Electric Drive version as well. While some electric vehicles remained desperately uncool or overpriced, the Fortwo "ED" (as Germans...

  • Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle concept, test ride event, July 2014 [photo: Ben Rich]
    Riding The Harley-Davidson LiveWire Electric Motorcycle: News Video

    Harley-Davidson may be the most traditional of motorcycle makers. But it's now taken a huge leap into a greener future with its LiveWire electric motorcycle concept. Recently, our writer Ben Rich rode it--and reported on what it's like. This is Green Car Reports' video news for the week of July 28...

  • 2012 Zero DS Electric Motorcycle
    2012 Zero DS, S: Electric Motorcycle Quick Ride Report

    Shortly after we took to the roads of Scotts Valley, California to test-ride the 2011 Zero DS and 2011 Zero S the Californian all-electric motorcycle maker announced its all-new 2012 range. With all-new motors, battery pack and control circuitry, the 2012 Zero DS and 2012 Zero S motorcycles...

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