Electric Cars

Last summer at the Detroit Grand Prix, organizers announced a hybrid race program that would soon be under way.  The hybrid Grand Prix vehicles were set to premier at the Petit Le Mans last October.  The date came and went without a hybrid vehicle shown. Now, close to a year later, Corsa...

The Th!nk City has been certified in the Netherlands for roadworthiness, which according to European Union regulations, certifies it for sale in all EU countries. The Th!nk City passed its final stages of inspection which includes safety related items such as brakes, crash safety, lights, mirrors...

Fisker Automotive is making some audacious claims about their future vehicle lineup. They've already committed to producing the Fisker Karma sedan for 2010, and the Karma Convertible for 2011. Now they're planning a third Karma-based vehicle and a high volume entry level model. CEO, Henrik Fisker...

In response to a faulty fuel sensor control module, GM is recalling 13 of its 2009 models.  Among the 27,188 vehicles affected are the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, the GMC Yukon Hybrid and the Chevy Tahoe Hybrid. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the faulty module can...

Better Place, a Silicon Valley based company that hopes to take a leading role in the charging infrastructure for EVs, has developed a unique method to replenish electric cars when the batteries become depleted. Rather than time consuming charging, Better Place believes that battery swapping will...

Ener1, one of the leading lithium ion battery companies, announced plans to develop fuel cell stacks for use in electric vehicles as range extenders through a subsidiary company called EnerFuel. Currently, the fuel cell stack has been tested in concept form by automakers including Ford and General...

The Tesla Model S is a stylish futuristic 4-door pure electric sedan slated to go into production in late 2011. The vehicle debuted with a splash in late March receiving acclaim for its sleek and refined design, up to 300 miles of range (with optional pack), and its hopeful price-tag of under...

Nissan is leaving no stone unturned in its relentless pursuit of zero-emission partnerships. The electric energy experts at AeroVironment, and the District of Columbia (D.C.) are the latest entities to partner with Japan's third largest automaker in the name of emission-free mobility. This...

For the first time ever, a hybrid vehicle tops the overall sales chart in Japan.  Toppling the Honda Fit off of the best selling post, a spot that it has held since last year, is the all new Honda Insight. The Honda Insight went on sale in Japan in February and the numbers are now in.  For...

Both GM and Ford have had good success in hybrid sales for the month of April. Overall, April sales were down again this year.  Consistently, sales have dropped month after month in the past year.  But not every segment of cars is hurting.  Both Ford and General Motors compared to Toyota, posted...

Last month CNN told us that the Dodge Circuit would be Chrysler's first production ready EV. Today, according to Autocar, the Circuit has been cancelled. Fare thee well, Circuit. We hardly knew ya. After several auto show appearances, and an ad-campaign asserting that Chrysler was "building a new...

The leasing will begin for the Mini E electric car over the course of the next few weeks.  450 people in California, New York, and New Jersey have waited and will soon have in their possession their own fully electric Mini E for one year. The Cost of admission is high.  Pricing of $850 a month...

President Obama's comments at a recent prime time press conference drew criticism from some domestic automakers as being inaccurate. In his closing statements, he picked plug-in hybrids as the model for his hopes and expectations for the American car industry. No problem with his choice. Many...

Two electric motorcycles went head to head in a competition to see which one would hold the title of the fastest electric motorcycle in the motorcross category. The players included the Zero X motorcycle and the Quantya Track model.  The battle took place at a special event for the two electric...

The powertrain in the Ford Escape Hybrid was selected by Wards Auto as one of the ten best for 2009. The 10 Best Engine Award winners are selected for their breakthrough design, outstanding output, and fuel efficiency among other categories.  The powertrain in the Ford Escape Hybrid was selected...

Toyota is currently considering bringing a small, affordable, sporty hybrid to market in the next few years to compete with the upcoming Honda CRZ Hybrid. The new vehicle could be based on the MR2 according to sources, and would be engineered around the Prius Synergy Drive hybrid drivetrain, ...

Brammo CEO, Craig Bramscher had a problem. His startup electric motorcycle company had no place to sell its products. Enter the nation's largest electronics store: Best Buy. In February, Autoblog reported that the Brammo Enertia motorcycle would be available at five Best Buy stores on the west...

I know motorcycles are not cars; therefore they don't fit the name of this website.  But often times, technology is borrowed or shared amongst vehicles.  And the Zero S electric motorcycle packs a lot of technology into a small package. The Zero S runs on electric power only and has a range of 60...

Axion, a small lead acid battery maker is betting on their new type of lead carbon batteries for future hybrid versions of large family sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. Axion believes that its new lead carbon batteries or PbC for short can allow for cheaper hybrid vehicles in the future by cutting...

Lexus plans to unveil a front-wheel drive, hybrid-only hatchback at the Frankfurt Auto Show to compete with the likes of the Audi A3 and the BMW 1-series. The car will be the European cousin to the HS 250h, which is expected to go on sale this summer in the U.S. The new hatchback won't share any...