Electric Cars

BMW plans the launch of two hybrid models late this year.  The models include the X6 and the 7-Series hybrid.  Recently, spy photos of the 7-Series hybrid were released, confirming BMW is well along in the prototype stages of this model. The 7-Series hybrid designated as the 755iH is based off of...

Tesla Motors is collaborating with Daimler AG on two affordable EVs planned for production within the next few years. In an interview with Green Car Advisor Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, confirmed that in addition to the previously publicized Smart EV, the two companies have been working on another...

GM says the program is vital to recovery plans

According to a survey conducted by Reuters in Japan, most car buyers would willingly consider an electric car if the price was around $15,000. The numbers from the survey are in and the makers of EVs will have a long way to go in terms of price cuts before the average buyer will consider an...

By all accounts, the Tesla Roadster is a stupendous drive. It's fast, it grips the road and it doesn't use a drop of gas. For all of this, the driver is treated to one retractable cup holder and one passenger. Got luggage? Forgedaboutit. This green machine is intended for two things - looking...

With the announcement of GM's bankruptcy, you can definitely count on one thing.  Michael Moore will have something to say.  And he sure does. Most will never forget Moore's documentary "Roger and Me".  Nor will they forget the controversy that ensued after the release of the movie when your...

Today, officials for the city of Cincinnati will unveil plans to allow electric vehicle drivers to park for free within the city limits. Officially, Cincinnati only lists the ownership of 8 EVs city wide, but those 8 people will be able to do something that other car drivers cannot, they will park...

Honda has a hit seller on its hand with the Insight.  With a sub $20,000 price point and strong fuel economy, sales have exceeded expectations.  But how does the Insight stack up to its competitors? Now that the Insight has taken to the streets, many reviews are in.  Some are negative and some...

Firefly, the 6 year old startup battery company that we previously reported on has additional information regarding their second generation advanced lead acid battery.  You can read the original story here  Firefly Develops Breakthrough Lead Acid Battery After making the first generation battery...

The partnership announced last month between Daimler and Tesla has been widely discussed.  The agreement, Daimler gets about a 10% stake in Tesla and provides some funding to the company and in return gets their electric drivetrain expertise. At this point, we know Daimler's interest.  It will...

With pre-orders of the new Prius in Japan exceeding expectations, Toyota was considering holding or reducing shipment to the U.S. until they could meet the demand in Japan, but has now reconsidered and will increased production instead. Initially, Toyota had set a sales goal of 100,000 units in...

The Lumeneo Smera, a French built pint sized electric car went on sale earlier this month for 24,500 Euros or about $33,000. The Smera was on display for its first public viewing at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.  Since then, it has made a few appearances throughout the world with stops in France...

The rush to the White House is on as automakers, battery makers, and other suppliers have flooded Washington in search of funding.  Sound familiar, asking Washington for money has become commonplace today, but this is a little different.  Washington has agreed to give out money and lots of it to...

The Cash For Clunkers program presented by the House of Representatives a few weeks back has hit a brick wall as the Senate decides to offer up what they say is a better plan.  The program which we talked about here, Cash for Clunkers Approved by House, has been widely praised by many as a way to...

Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles, makers of electric recreational vehicles, announced that they will produce electric cars through a spin off company called Wheego. The companies, while technically carrying different names, will still have the same CEO and shareholders will now own shares of both...

The privately held company Bright Automotive has added a bright science star to its lineup of employees.  The company welcomes the addition of Evan House as their vice president for battery development. Evan House has formerly worked for well known scientific and technology related companies such...

It's official. Tesla is a legitimate automaker. The electric car company is recalling 345 Roadsters because of an under-torqued rear hub flange bolt, which could become loose, resulting in poor handling and a rubbing noise from the back of the vehicle. The other possible consequence of this loose...

Contrary to blogosphere speculation, Edmunds has confirmed that there will be no electric Audi R8 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. An Audi spokesperson who wished to remain anonymous told Edmunds that rumors starting in the European automotive press (and perpetuated by yours truly) are not...

Yesterday, 365-Energy Group announced that the city of Amsterdam has made their choice regarding charging stations for electric vehicles.  The city has chosen to go with ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations provided by Coulomb Technologies. Initially, they will install 45 charging stations as...

Earlier this week, Chrysler announced that they have submitted three proposals to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) worth $448 million outlining their plans to rapidly bring electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) to market. Chrysler applied for two initiatives established by...