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EXCLUSIVE: What Killed The Electric Car? For G-Wiz, Other Electric Cars

It’s been a mainstay of British eco-chic for nearly a decade, but the little Indian four-wheel ‘car’ which can be found buzzing around the streets of London will no longer be sold in the U.K. In an email earlier on today addressed to all G-Wiz owners Rudi Schogger, MD of...

February 16, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 7

Even Electric Cars Get Recalled: 2011 Think City Safety Notices

January 31, 2011

Electric Cars And Safety: Crashing For Your Reassurance

January 21, 2011 2

Big Crash, Small Electric Car: 2012 Mitsubishi 'i' Barrier Test

January 18, 2011 1

SARTRE self-driving cars first real-world test

Video: Europe Looking To Curb Emissions With Self Driving Cars

Scientists in Europe are working closely with major industry and government as part of a new initiative called SARTRE (SAfe Road TRains for the Environment), which hopes to... January 17, 2011 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 4

Volvo C30 electric car after crash testing. Photo by Joe Nuxoll.

Electric Car Crashes? Just As Safe As Any Other Volvo

Despite thousands of automotive gasoline fires in the U.S. every year, we've pretty much normalized the risks of the highly explosive liquid that we use to fuel our cars. But... January 11, 2011 by John Voelcker 3

2011 Detroit Auto Show: Volvo Shows Off Crashed Electric C30

You might think that having a twisted lump of metal on your auto show stand probably isn't the best way to promote your latest product. Most manufacturers would agree with... January 11, 2011 by Antony Ingram 1

Toyota To Service, Not Recall, Hybrid Cooling-Pump Components

Toyota plans to service approximately 650,000 of the more than 2 million Prius hybrids it has built to date, to correct a potential flaw in a cooling pump that could cause... November 30, 2010 by John Voelcker 1

NHTSA Investigating Honda Accord Hybrid For Unintended Acceleration

Normally it’s Toyota that’s in the headlines whenever ‘unintended acceleration’ is concerned, however, this time ‘round it’s close rival... November 23, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Electric Vehicle Conversion Fires: What You Need to Know

Earlier this month, a warehouse containing memorabilia owned by rocker Neil Young was involved in a three-alarm fire that destroyed many priceless possessions. Among the... November 17, 2010 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 1

2004 Toyota Prius accelerator pedal after being shortened as part of sudden-acceleration recall

Photos: Padgett's Post-Recall Prius Pedal, Accelerator Shortened

While the dust is now settling on a year's worth of recalls by a beleagured Toyota, the company is still working to modify millions of vehicles that are potentially involved... August 31, 2010 by John Voelcker

2011 Ford Fiesta Gets IIHS Top Safety Pick, First Subcompact To Do So

You've probably heard it through the years: "I'd love to drive a small car but, you know, they're just not safe." Sometimes it's followed by: "That's why I got a [insert name... August 26, 2010 by John Voelcker 1

Pre-Production 2010 Toyota Prius in Orlando

Toyota Prius To Make Noise During Electric Running, in Japan

In another step toward making silent electric cars less so, Toyota Prius hybrids sold in Japan are to be offered with an optional system that broadcasts a "humming" noise... August 25, 2010 by John Voelcker

2011 Nissan Leaf: Waterboarded For Your Safety

However strongly you feel about torture testing in other situations, it's necessary when it comes to car safety. Without crash tests, cold- and hot-weather testing, and some... August 4, 2010 by Marty Padgett 2

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Drive: Mixed Verdict from USA Today

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is an intriguing prospect. On the one hand, it was one of the first breed of usable electric cars to the market. It's a proper car that doesn't feel... July 26, 2010 by Antony Ingram 3

2010 Scion xB 5dr Wagon Auto (Natl) Angular Front Exterior View

2010 Scion XB: Quick Review

The 2010 Scion xB is a little more curvy than the previous model. However, it still has that boxy look that you either love, or hate. Some buyers will think it's a quirky... July 12, 2010 by Pauline Abreu

2011 Chevrolet Volt pre-production test vehicle in water trough at GM Milford Proving Ground

Do Electric Cars Make You Worry About Toasters in Bathtubs?

As we move toward the December launch of electric cars from real automakers--the 2011 Nissan Leaf and the 2011 Chevrolet Volt--there are many myths and fears that will have... July 9, 2010 by John Voelcker 3

Wrecked Toyota Prius owned by Elizabeth James, photo by Ted James, from Houston Press

How Do First Responders Act Around a Crashed Hybrid or EV?

Once more, a reader question prompts us to share the answer with our entire green car audience. In this case, it's about how first responders should approach accidents that... July 7, 2010 by John Voelcker 3

2011 Nissan Leaf spied -- via Nissan-LEAF.net

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