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Future plans for ZAP and the production of their vehicles in Franklin, Kentucky look promising. A new company formed last week called ZAP Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky, Inc. will take on the task of completion of the ZAP facilities, and production of ZAP vehicles at a site in Franklin, Kentucky...

Volvo has a reputation for safety and for rusting out before the drivetrain will wear out, but “trendy and cool?” Those two words aren’t normally associated with the Volvo make, but the 2009 Volvo C30 may change all of that. The C30 body style made its world debut at the 2006...

The Bavarian Porsche tuners at RUF have a unique model on display at the Geneva Motor Show. The eRUF Greenster EV is based (in appearance anyway) on the Porsche 997, and RUF's own R and RT-roadster models with one giant exception. The Greenster uses an all-electric powertrain. This is no ordinary...

Toyota has issued slightly modified preliminary EPA fuel economy numbers for its 2010 Prius. Before you smugly declare that you were right, that there was no way this third-gen hybrid could achieve 50 miles to the gallon in combined fuel economy, please note: that number hasn't changed, Mister...

Toyota subtly adjusted the gas-mileage ratings for the 2010 Prius today

As the Melbourne Auto Show draws to a close today, several premiers are still news worthy.  Toyota premiered the Toyota Camry Hybrid Concept called the HC-CV.  This concept closely hints at what the production version will look like when Toyota starts production early next year. The Toyota Camry...

ZERO, makers of what they call the "fastest, cleanest, lightest" green motorcycles, have announced a new model, called the ZERO S Supermoto Streetbike, which they plan to release next month. The S is ZERO's first street-legal bike, with a top speed of 70 MPH and a light-weight aerospace-grade...

Nissan Gets Set to Compete With Scion xB and Honda Element

Electric cars have been more of a hope for the future than a reality of the present.  Driving without gas, without relying on foreign oil, and in silence with instant torque has been demonstrated in many concepts but finding such cars in showrooms has not been possible.  However, this is all...

The decision about whether or not Zap is still coming to Franklin, Kentucky seems to be anyone's guess at the moment.  Some reports believe Zap will still build its facility in Franklin, others believe that Zap has packed up shop and left.  So what's the real story?  Depends on who you ask...

Real-world experience shows that the Jetta TDI consistently returns 40 mpg or better

Kia's star of the Geneva Auto Show that is currently underway is a small, multipurpose vehicle called the Kia No. 3 Concept Car referred to as the MPV.  But Hybrid and electric car enthusiasts will be more interested in the stand of hybrid versions of the Cee'd alongside the MPV concept...

Today the Renault-Nissan Alliance upheld their new tradition of publicizing a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) partnership every week or two. This time Nissan will collaborate with the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), which represents the Tucson, Arizona region. ECOtality, a Scottsdale, Arizona...

If you want a Toyota Prius that's built here, you'll have to wait until the economy recovers

Despite all the benefits of electric cars, there remains debate about the fact that they are essentially silent.  Lacking the continuous controlled explosions that combustion engines rely upon, electric cars can roll along without making a sound.  Controversy exists as there are concerns...

Auto parts company, Magna Steyr, is setting itself up for a green future and they're using the Geneva Motor Show to publicize a new hybrid platform to car makers. Named, "Mila," the design consists of a a 67-horsepower electric motor and a 10-kilowatt battery pack. Mila will work in all-electric...

With Mitsubishi recently stating that they plan to focus on hybrid and electric cars and offering a bold new energy statement that they plan to offer fully electrified city cars in the near future, it comes as no surprise that Mitsubishi will be revealing a new plug in hybrid concept at the...

We at AllCarsElectric.com believe electric cars are extremely important and represent a massive transformation of the automotive industry, and although you cant find too many on the road today, there is little doubt that won't be true for long. Apparently Ford's CEO Alan Mullaly agrees. He told...

It's a good time to buy any car, but you may get a particularly good deal on a Prius right now

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