Electric Cars

Sometimes automakers issue a press release with only a tidbit of information and an image of a portion of an car.  These releases, referred to as teasers, don't give you much to go on but are interesting nonetheless.  A teaser gives just a glimpse of a vehicle or a speck of information to go by...

According to Edmunds Inside Line, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept that made its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show will enter production.  Inside Line cites a senior BMW authority who assured them that this will become a production vehicle. The plug-in hybrid 2+2 concept is dramatic in...

It’s impossible not to eavesdrop on the other parents’ conversations when I pick up my kindergartener from school. It’s a wholly unscientific but usually accurate way to find out what’s top-of-mind with people here in the Midwest — unemployment, strep throat, American Idol, and the auto...

Toyota has been criticized in media reports for their slow response to claims of accelerator pedal troubles that forced the company to recall millions of vehicles, but their response to the potential braking issues with the Toyota Prius can be considered immediate.  Toyota has already contacted...

GM has officially set the launch date for the Chevy Volt.  GM listed November 1, 2010 as the Volt's Job 1 date, making the launch of the Volt imminent and the date of release finally official. There has been considerable speculation as to when the Volt will actually become available to the...

Toyota has taken its share of the beating from the press lately in regards to the accelerator pedal recall that has affected millions of vehicles, but the company's troubles may still be far from over.  According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the company may be on the brink of issuing...

The annual Electric Drive Transportation Association meeting held in conjunction with the Washington Auto Show is one of the largest events on American soil for electric vehicles.  The EDTA conference is a place where automakers, battery developers, suppliers, industry experts, and journalists...

Former Governor of New York City George Pataki made an appearance at the Washington Auto Show awhile back.  At the show, he made a bold statement that he hopes will ring true.  Pataki called for 40% of all the vehicles on the roads in 2020 to be electric vehicles.  His numbers are significantly...

st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } The Toyota recalls have made headline stories for at least a week now.  The company is working feverishly to fix the problems and rebuild a possibly tarnished image.  Just when things could not possibly get any worst for Toyota, they just did. According to the New...

st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } The lease of the prototype Mini E has been a success.  BMW discussed some of their results from the field testing program of the Mini E and opened their press conference with the headline, "Mini E Drivers Delighted with Electric Vehicle Experience." The Mini E lease...

st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Chicago, commonly referred to as the "Windy City" perhaps fittingly now holds the title of having the first wind powered electric vehicle charging station in the U.S.  Officially, the station is located in Highland Park, Illinois, a suburb a distant 30 miles from the...

And the winner is, the Nissan Leaf.  The Leaf has once again been honored for its outstanding achievements before it's even available to the public.  No, you can't buy one yet and you may not be able to for a few years, but the awards keep coming in. This time around, Nissan was awarded the Green...

Better Place is a company most widely known for their batter swapping technique.  The battery swapping idea allows electric vehicles with depleted batteries to pull into the battery swapping station and change out their batteries for fresh ones.  The idea does draw some criticism from those who...

How do you find out if the city that you live in is ready for the electric car revolution?  Well there are several ways.  Search for the nearest charging station in your area, contact local utilities and ask about rates for charging vehicles during off peak hours, find out if your area has smart...

Hybrid buses take advantage of combined diesel and electric technology to create a people mover that is extremely fuel efficient given its large size.  Furthermore, the hybrid application is ideally suited to the typical driving routine of buses.  Trips include short jaunts with frequent stops at...

How fast is fast enough when talking about charging an electric vehicle?  The question is surely debatable.  Many consider the typical usage of an EV to consist of daily commuting followed by overnight charging.  For some, this would simply not be feasible.  They prefer the fast charge setup...

Understanding the cars of tomorrow is an important steps towards adoption.  With the right knowledge, potential buyers may feel confident in trying out new technologies.  Since plug-in hybrids and EVs are incredibly different than the traditional gasoline powered vehicle, the buyer must be...

As EVs begin to hit the market from mass automakers buyers may be unwilling to outright buy into the new technology.  Some suggest that a lease option could be beneficial and a way to ease buyers into the new technology.  Nissan has suggested that they will utilize a lease strategy for the Leaf...

According to a report from Wired's Autopia site, the Tesla Roadster that we are familiar with will come to the end of its production run in 2011.  A new version of the Roadster will appear in 2013. Autopia came across the information while perusing through the filings made by Tesla with the...

The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a notable entry in the hybrid segment for several reasons.  For starters, the vehicle is the first truly successful hybrid offering from a domestic automakers.  Second, the vehicle has won numerous awards for its design, powertrain, and efficiency.  Now you can add...