Electric Cars

GM and MIT are collectively working on a stack-able City Car that GM feels will be complimentary to their two wheeled PUMA city vehicle. The MIT City Car is a four wheeled all electric vehicle that adds in the element of being stack-able when parked.  The City Car neatly packs in right up to...

Dodge's full size pickup truck the Ram is about to enter the hybrid game.  The Ram is scheduled for release in 2010 and appears to be coming along as spy shots have now been released.  The 2 mode hybrid powertrain is a joint venture between many companies including Chrysler, BMW, General Motors...

GM's Australian branch Holden will launch a new line of vehicles carrying the title of EcoLine.  The EcoLine vehicles will highlight the companies use of alternative fuels, fuel saving technology, and hybrid and electric models. Initially, the EcoLine of vehicles will include diesels, liquified...

As if we didn't already know, tailpipe emissions are dangerous.  That seems are understatement, but the EPA has finally decided that YES tailpipe emissions could be hazardous to your health. The findings are based upon a study conducted by the EPA under direction of the Obama administration.  The...

The biggest hurdle faces rising demand for electric and plug-in hybrids is the accessibility of public recharging areas. Many would be driver of electric vehicles are discouraged due to their short range.  Charging at home is an option, but what if your travels to and from work would extend beyond...

ECOtality announced that it plans to partner with Nissan to build the infrastructure for electric cars throughout Maricopa county in Arizona. Plans include a charging infrastructure in place by the time Nissan introduces it's zero emission electric vehicles in the U.S. in 2010. The plan calls for...

In an effort to prove to disbelievers that hybrid and electric cars are indeed safe and more specifically that the batteries within would not cause environmental issues, BYD's CEO Wang Chuan-Fu actually drank battery fluid from a lithium ion battery manufactured by the company. Most people...

Though most electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are designed or capable of being charged through a typical household outlet at only 120 volts, owners will want the capability of 240 volts. The standard household current in the U.S. is 120 volts.  120 volts can charge most electric and plug-in...

Michigan is a land of new opportunities.  With unemployment at record levels, the Big Three enduring tremendous hardships, and autoworkers laid off in drove, the state is in desperation.  But something good has to come of this.  The other day, Michigan selected 4 battery makers to receive state...

The UK government announced a plan to offer drivers up to approximately $7,000 in incentives to buy electric vehicles in 2011. The incentives are part of a plan by the UK government that will put around $370 million into electric vehicles and their infrastructure.  The plan will also designate...

If you have followed along with a previous article on this website outlining the tax credits that would be awarded to Michigan battery makers, this story provides follow up as the selection of the companies to receive the tax credits has been made.  For background information refer to this story...

FEV Inc., considered a leading developer of advanced powertrain technologies, announced plans to show a Dodge Caliber Extended Range Electric at the 2009 SAE World Congress. The Caliber will be a ReEV which stands for range extended electric vehicle and will have plug-in capability.  The showing...

Last time we wrote about Mazda, we claimed that they had no interest in electric or hybrid power trains.  Mazda had announced that they were determined to bring advanced diesels to the states, and focus on increasing the efficiency of gasoline engines.  That was less than a month ago, now Mazda...

Michigan charges up to achieve President Obama's goal of 1 million plug-in and hybrid vehicles on the roads of the U.S. by 2015.  Under the guidance of Gov. Granholm, Michigan aims to provide energy solutions to eliminate fossil fuel dependency and work towards roads filled with clean, efficient...

Worries surrounding whether or not the electrical grid in the U.S. is capable of supplying power for the EVs and plug-in hybrids set to hit the road in the near future are at an all time high.  Many believe that out system is simply not capable of handling the added burden, but what is the actual...

President Obama's task force criticizes the Chevy Volt by stating that it is currently overpriced at $40,000 and needs substantial price reductions to make it commercially viable. EV fans are not fond of the comments by the task force.  The Task force went on to say, "GM is at least one generation...

Netherlands based Detroit Electric is actively seeking dealers in the U.S. to market and sell the companies upcoming electric vehicles. Detroit Electric plans to take Proton Holdings Bhd vehicles which are built in Malaysia, add in an electric system and battery packs and create their own all...

On Tuesday, the State of Michigan with support from Gov. Jennifer Granholm and under the guidance of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority board will select 3 companies that manufacture advanced battery cells to receive $100 million each in state tax credits. The funding will come from a program...

The Toyota Prius is the best selling hybrid vehicle of all time.  The next generation 2010 Prius is scheduled for release in May.  But for those that can't wait until then to get an inside look at the Prius, Toyota has made videos available for viewing. Maybe you missed the Prius at the auto...

The Canadian car company ZENN is offering a deal through the end of June to sell their neighborhood electric vehicle the LSV for less than $10,000.  Before you jump on this deal, remember a neighborhod EV has limited range and limited speed capabilities.  The ZENN LSV is capable of reaching...