Chevrolet Volt

 
90% of Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrid Customers New to Brand

90% of Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrid Customers New to Brand

There’s nothing sales executives love more than seeing sales figures indicating that the latest product is attracting new buyers to their brand, so we’re sure Chevrolet board members must be pretty happy right now. Why? According to data collected from buyers of its 2011 Chevrolet Volt...

 
2011 Nissan Leaf electric car during IIHS crash testing

Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf Get Top IIHS Crash-Safety Ratings

Among the many things that confuse or worry potential buyers of plug-in electric cars is whether they'll be safe. One concern is car washes or even deep pools of water, but... April 25, 2011 by 


 

Electric Cars: How They Work, What You Need To Know (Video)

Driving the 2011 Chevrolet Volt leads all sorts of people to ask you questions: passers-by, the guy at the parking garage...and sometimes, even museums. A few weeks ago, we... April 25, 2011 by  1


 
'Revenge of the Electric Car' premiere: Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk on red carpet

Elon Musk, Bob Lutz On Red Carpet At 'Revenge of Electric Car' Premiere

Every movie has to have a premiere, and every premiere has to have a red carpet. When the red carpet is on a Manhattan sidewalk, with plenty of passers-by stopping to gawk... April 23, 2011 by 


 
'Revenge of the Electric Car' movie: Elon Musk and Bob Lutz

Review: 'Revenge Of The Electric Car' Optimistic, Accurate, Lacks A Villain

From Michael Moore's Roger And Me in 1989 to Chris Paine's 2006 Who Killed The Electric Car?, there's no shortage of documentaries that portray auto-industry executives as... April 23, 2011 by  18


 
GM EV1 Anti-Crush Protests,  Screenshot, Who Killed The Electric Car?

'Who Killed The Electric Car?' Sequel Premieres Tonight (Video)

It's taken as gospel by many of the people who have seen it since its 2006 release, and there's no denying its influence. "Who Killed the Electric?" seemingly stung General... April 22, 2011 by 


 
2011 Toyota Prius

How Much Gasoline Can You Save With A Hybrid Or Plug-In Car?

As of the middle of April, gasoline is approaching $4.00 per gallon across the United States and oil is surging past $110 per barrel. More and more energy observers are... April 19, 2011 by  3


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt destroyed in Barkhamsted, CT, garage fire; image from WTNH News 8 report

Electric-Car Fire: Flaming Garage Shows Media Ignorance

A garage caught fire, destroying the two cars inside. That's what we know. One of the cars inside was a brand-new 2011 Chevrolet Volt, and the other was a home-converted... April 16, 2011 by  4


 
2011 Nissan Leaf in Car Wash

Myth Busting Electric Car Myths: Yes, You Can Use a Car Wash

We’ve talked before about how all major electric cars on the market today have to undergo just as rigorous a water testing as their gasoline counterparts. But just like... April 13, 2011 by  8


 
2011 Fisker Karma

Plug-In Hybrid MPGs: Is Parallel or Range-Extended Better?

These are exciting times to be a car shopper, as the choices in every possible category just keep getting better and more fuel-efficient. The options for ecologically... April 12, 2011 by  15


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt

BMW Hires Lead Electric-Car Engineer From Chevy Volt Team

Not so long ago, the notion of luxury German brand BMW hiring an engineer from General Motors might have been a stretch. The company prefers to promote engineers from within... April 11, 2011 by  6


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt drive test, March 2011

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt: More Electric Than Car?

Despite what GM wanted you to think when it first launched its brand new 2011 Chevrolet Volt, its four-seat extended range electric car or plug-in hybrid does consume... April 7, 2011 by  12


 
2011 New York Auto Show

High Gear Media Wants You--To Write And Win A Trip To New York

Electric-car fans, here's your chance to see the latest EVs and plug-in hybrids, up close at New York's Javits Center. High Gear Media is joining with Hyundai and the New... April 7, 2011 by 


 
Lithium-ion battery pack for 2011 Chevrolet Volt

LG Finishes Electric Car Battery Factory, Leads Battery War

South Korean electronics giant LG has just finished what it claims is the world’s largest lithium-ion battery plant for electric vehicle traction batteries. Capable of... April 7, 2011 by  2


 
2011 Chevrolet Volt

2011 Chevrolet Volt: The View From the Inside Out

If you haven’t seen our part one coverage of our 2011 Chevrolet test drive at the 2011 Denver Auto Show, then be sure to check that out (more here). After talking a... April 6, 2011 by 


 
President Obama inspects the 2011 Chevrolet Volt

Is Obama's Goal of 1 Million Plug-In Cars By 2015 Feasible?

Since 2008, Barack Obama has consistently promoted the goal of having 1 million advanced technology vehicles on U.S. roads by 2015. The number refers to plug-in vehicles that... April 6, 2011 by  2


 

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