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What Comes After The 2014 BMWi3, i8? How About The i5 MPV?

What Comes After The 2014 BMWi3, i8? How About The i5 MPV?

If you’ve ever wondered why BMW’s upcoming 2014 all-electric i3 mini car and 2014 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car are numbered the way they are, it’s because BMW plans to fill in the gaps with other plug-in models in future years. We all know that the BMW i3 and i8 are due in...

January 26, 2012 by  1
 
The U.S. Army's Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV). Image: Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies

Will Military Necessity Push Hybrid Vehicle Development?

Delivering fuel on a battlefield is a difficult and dangerous proposition, not to mention the logistical challenges of getting the fuel there in the first place. A better... October 18, 2011 by 


 
2013 Fisker Surf

Fisker Planning Midsize Plug-In Crossover: Report

Now that deliveries of the stylish 2012 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid have begun, the question most often asked of the automaker is “what comes next?" A shooting brake... October 7, 2011 by  5


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt

Chevrolet Volt: Ultimate Guide To Everything You Need To Know

The Chevrolet Volt is now here, on sale in most states, and ready to plug in--and to answer all your questions about what it is, how it drives, how to buy it and how to wade... September 16, 2011 by 


 
2014 BMW i3 concept live photos, 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

2014 BMW i3 Electric Car Live Photos: Frankfurt Auto Show

The BMW i3's bigger brother the i8 may get all the attention from sports car fans, but as the smaller and more practical of the "i" range the i3 could be considered the more... September 15, 2011 by  1


 
Henrik Fisker launches 2013 Fisker Surf, Frankfurt Motor Show, September 2011

Fisker Karma Customer Deliveries: Maybe October, Or November?

Startup carmaker Fisker Automotive has probably learned a lot of lessons about the timing of auto launches. Although the car went into production in March, it still hasn't... September 14, 2011 by  2


 
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class E-Cell Plus concept. Image: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz B-Class E-Cell Plus Extended Range Electric Vehicle

For the time being, electric vehicles that combine battery power with a range-extending generator may be the best solution for those who can get by on battery power alone for... September 14, 2011 by  4


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt

2012 Chevrolet Volt: Subtle Changes Surface, Keyless Entry Included

After a production shutdown lasting several weeks, the 2012 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car is now rolling off the assembly line at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant... September 6, 2011 by 


 
First factory-built Fisker Karma live photos

Fisker To Use BMW Engines In Midsize 'Nina' Plug-In Hybrid

Fisker Automotive may still be waiting for final certification from the EPA and other regulatory bodies for its 2012 Karma plug-in hybrid sports sedan, but that's not... September 2, 2011 by  1


 
NASCAR champs and Volt drivers Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon

NASCAR Stars Go Green In Chevy Volts... Off Track, At Least

Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon and five-time champ Jimmie Johnson might earn their living in gas-guzzling V8 Chevy Impalas, but on the roads it's a... August 29, 2011 by  2


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt in IIHS crash test

How Much More Does It Cost To Repair A Crashed Chevy Volt?

Extended range electric automobiles like the 2011 Chevrolet Volt are at the cutting edge of automotive technology. When something goes wrong, there are often twice as many... August 26, 2011 by  34


 
Ray Lane takes delivery of the first Fisker Karma

Fisker Automotive Raising $200 Million At $2.2 Billion Valuation

Electric car manufacturer Fisker Automotive is in the process of raising a $200 million funding round that would value the company at $2.2 billion, according to a report by... August 22, 2011 by  4


 
Cadillac ELR

Cadillac ELR Plug-In Cost: Less Than Tesla Model S, More Than Volt

When the Cadillac ELR extended-range plug-in car goes on sale, probably in 2013 as a 2014 model, it's a given that it will cost more than the 2012 Chevy Volt. But how much... August 18, 2011 by  19


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt

When Does a 2011 Chevy Volt Save You Money? Consumer Reports Answers

Just like any eligible plug-in electric or plug-in hybrid car, buying a 2011 Chevrolet Volt will save you around $7,500 off the sticker price thanks to a generous Federal tax... August 11, 2011 by  10


 
Cadillac Converj Concept

Cadillac's Volt-Based Converj Electric Car Gets Green Light: Exclusive

Sometimes, like Lazarus, dead cars rise again. We've learned from an inside source at General Motors, a person close to the project, that the electric Cadillac Converj luxury... August 11, 2011 by  8


 
Opel Ampera

Europe Gets Chevy Volts In 2012, Most In Drag As Opel Amperas

So far, the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car has been sold only in North America. That's about to change, as the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant restarts after a... August 9, 2011 by  1


 

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