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Hybrids & Electric Cars May Spell Doom For America's Roads
Yesterday, we discussed the problem of America's crumbling roads and bridges. Taxes on gasoline are meant to keep that stuff up to snuff, but the costs of maintenance and upgrades are outpacing revenue. The reason? The federal gas tax hasn't risen since 1993. The Wall Street Journal recently...
Ten Songs To Cruise To In Your New Electric Car
Ever since the first car radio--let alone the in-car record player and drive-time radio--there have been few finer places to listen to your favorite tunes than from the... July 16, 2010 by Antony Ingram 18
Do EVs Need A Passing Gear? Nissan Says Yes, Chevy Disagrees
One of the benefits of the electric vehicle experience is the near instantaneous torque at your disposal when you prod the right-hand pedal: no shifting, no "kickdown," just... July 13, 2010 by Antony Ingram 5
Electric Cars Must Pay Higher Taxes To Build Power Plants, Says Power-Plant Builder
With the increase in coverage that electric cars are enjoying in both the motoring and the mainstream press, you might be forgiven for thinking that the future is bright for... July 8, 2010 by Antony Ingram 13
2011 Chevy Volt: Freedom Drive Underway, GM Offers T-Shirts
Taking a break from the relentless drumbeat of news about Tesla Motors, its stock offering this week, and the latest model of its electric two-seater, the Roadster 2.5--we... July 2, 2010 by John Voelcker 4
Nissan, A Vanguard For The New Electric Car Market
More evidence this week that Nissan is ready to consolidate its position at the vanguard of the new electric vehicle market.Finally the production Leaf is available to... June 23, 2010 by rob1777
Nissan Leaf Audio Warnings Disappoints Advocates, Need For Sound Questioned.
Ever think of the benefits of EVs? Aside from the more obvious ones associated with not burning quite as much oil, zero tailpipe emissions and ease of driving many will cite... June 18, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 10
2009 Chevrolet Aveo5: 30,000 Mile Review
Weary of supporting all the ex-wives of the world's Sheiks, Emirs and Pashas in the manner to which they are accustomed, when my old Chrysler started crying for another... June 5, 2010 by Craig Chereek
Electric Vehicle Range, In the Real World: What You Need to Know
At the moment, drivers of cars from the 2011 Mitsubishi i-MiEV to the 2010 Mini E are struggling to achieve the official mileage-range figures. So far, only Tesla's 2010... May 6, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 9
Aptera Grits Its Teeth, Glosses Over Auto X-Prize 2e Handling Issue
Optimism is a useful thing for a startup company, maybe even a requirement. But the April newsletter from Aptera Motors, which is struggling to launch its ultra-aerodynamic... May 4, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 9
2010 Ford Escape Hybrid is the Best Green Move
The San Francisco Bay Area has a high concentration of hybrid cars. We road-tested a leader in the field and found the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid Limited front-wheel-drive was a... April 20, 2010 by Charles Belle
Making EVs is Easy; Making GOOD EVs Is Hard, and Costly
We're now well and truly on the road to plug-in vehicle nirvana, with the 2011 Nissan Leaf, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, and various other plug-in and electric vehicles due to... March 18, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 6
Unintended Exhilaration : The Toyota Prius
At first glance, a Toyota Prius may look like a bad joke. Much like the Pontiac Aztek, it's a car so surpassingly ugly it can bring traffic to a standstill. But surprise!... March 17, 2010 by Arthur Einstein
2010 Lexus HS 250h Review
Not even a year old, Lexus HS 250h has already endured its fair share of criticisms: It's not as fuel efficient as the Prius. It's more expensive than the Prius. Its brakes... March 1, 2010 by Justin Kaehler
Electric Cars Need Sex Appeal; the Tesla Roadster's Got It
As electric cars move from garage conversions into mass production over the next few years, public adoption could be held back by something more crippling than battery... February 22, 2010 by Gavin Shoebridge 14
2010 Nissan Cube Krom Is a Fun Machine!
The 2010 Nissan cube is not for everyone and that's a good thing. A four-door double-box with side opening rear swing-out door, this is one machine that has attitude to go... February 19, 2010 by Anne Proffit
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