Eric Loveday, Author

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Eric Loveday is a car enthusiast with a love for everything automotive. He purchased a 1970 Chevelle at age 16, quickly outgrew its dated engineering and gas consumption and sold it off. Eric has a passion for writing and graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in print journalism. He has spent most of his time since then writing for online sites. Eric's automotive background stems from his father, a long-time mechanic for GM, now a part of the product development team at Chrysler. Eric believes that efficient vehicles are the wave of the future and reducing this nation's dependency on foreign oil will be the driving force behind electric and hybrid vehicles.

Articles

  • Shell CEO Predicts EVs Will Account for 40% of Market by 2050


    It's not often that you hear about oil companies claiming that electric vehicles will make a significant impact in the future, and even less often that a major oil company claims that electric...

  • Audi Unveils A1 e-tron Minicar in Geneva

    The unveiling of the Audi e-tron marked a change from the company that was unexpected.  Audi had previously claimed that they had no interest in electric drive vehicles and would focus on efficient diesel and gasoline options.  Well, the e-tron rolled out in concept form and then was confirmed...

  • Update: BMW To Release More Than 200 Active E Protoypes Here In U.S., At Least 450 Coming

     Word circulated around the car blogs a few days ago about the upcoming release of the next in line BMW ActiveE prototype electric vehicle.  Many reports, including our own, incorrectly stated the amount of ActiveE prototypes coming here to the states.  BMW has responded with a press release...

  • BMW To Lease 700 ActiveE Prototypes

    I can see the long line forming already to be 1 of the 700 lucky individuals selected to lease BMWs latest electric vehicle.  They came in droves trying to get a chance at the Mini E and the same thing is sure to happen again.  How do tens of thousands of people get narrowed down and selected for...

  • Lutz To Retire Again?

    Here we go again.  It seems like just awhile back we wrote an article bidding Bob Lutz farewell.  Oh wait, we did write an article wishing our goodbyes.  Well as you all likely know, Mr. Lutz returned after a short hiatus to help out the then struggling GM get back on its feet.  Now, we...

  • 466 Million Electric Motorcycles By 2016?

    Electric vehicles are coming and they will come in all shapes and sizes.  From vehicles with the traditional 4 wheel setup, down to trikes, and even two wheel vehicles, there will truly be an EV for everyone soon.  How many EVs can we expect?A recent study in the two wheel category predicts that...

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    VW Touareg Hybrid Tops $100,000 in Europe, $30,000 More Than Diesel


    Over in Europe, diesels engine are the preferred choice for most drivers. They offer fuel efficiency, lower fuel prices, and represent only a modest increase in price over gasoline...

  • Are Nissan Dealers Ready For the Leaf?

    The Nissan Leaf is coming this fall and is perhaps one of the most highly anticipated vehicles in decades.  With it's release, Nissan dealers will be faced with a newfound challenge.  How do you sell an electric vehicle? EVs are unchartered waters for the company and for dealers nationwide.  So...

  • Cadillac Converj EREV Cancelled ?

    The Chevy Volt is destined for production before the end of the year.  Another vehicle, similar is powertrain but carrying a Cadillac badge was schedule to go into production soon.  The Cadillac Converj, as it was known, is now no more. According to a report from Bloomberg, the Cadillac Converj...

  • Planar Energy Displays Breakthrough Battery Technology, Fully Tested By UCF Researchers

    From time to time we here about breakthroughs or potential breakthroughs in battery technology for electric vehicles.  Some breakthroughs become a reality such as large format lithium-ion technology, where as other possible breakthroughs never see the light of day.  A company called Planar Energy...

  • West Coast is More Prepared Than Rest of Country for EV Invasion

    The EV invasion is one its way in parts of the country.  Later this year both Nissan and GM will roll out plug-in vehicles and at least some cities out on the west coast are getting their preparations in order in time for the invasion. San Francisco is currently working on a revised building code...

  • Lexus Continues Work On Additional Hybrids, IS and GS Hybrids Coming

    In an effort to continue their dominance in the hybrid segment, Toyota will continue to expand its hybrid offerings with new models planned based on the Rav4, Lexus IS and Lexus GS model lines. Within the next 10 years, Toyota has plans to make hybrid variants of all models within their lineup. ...

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    Nissan Leaf Slammed By Forbes, Destined For Failure?

    On this site, general consensus shows that many readers do like the Nissan Leaf.  By most accounts, readers feel that the vehicle will be priced well, offer adequate performance, and be a sales...

  • Lease Your Tesla Roadster Now, Only $1,658 Per Month

    Have you ever dreamed of owning Tesla Roadster, but simply could not muster together enough money for the $109,000 electric supercar?  Well, Tesla has the answer.  Now you can lease one for only $1,658 a month.  Sounds like a bargain, but there's a catch. Tesla has just opened up a leasing...

  • BMW Active Hybrid 5 To Debut in Geneva

    BMW has been steadily working on both hybrid and electric vehicles.  The company has introduced a few hybrids and is working on others for release soon.  The next hybrid offering from the company appears to be based off of the newly introduced 5 Series sedan. Some photos have made their way out...

  • Kia to Build Optima Hybrid For U.S. Release in 2011

    Last summer Kia introduced the company's first hybrid vehicle.  The vehicle, released in South Korea, was the Forte LPG Hybrid sedan.  The combination of an electric drivetrain and LPG fuel makes the vehicles unique, but not suitable for the U.S. market. Kia has responded and will offer a hybrid...

  • BMW Megacity to Be Built in Leipzig Plant in Germany

    In an announcement just days ago, BMW revealed that it will build its first ever production electric vehicle at its northern Germany plant in Leipzig. The BMW Megacity EV, as the company calls it, will enter production in either 2012 or 2013.  As a way to test electric vehicles, the company has...

  • Cadillac XTS Car of the Year for 2011, Plug-In Hybrid Version Coming

    The Cadillac brand has made great strides within the past few years.  Several of their vehicles have been awarded based on their performance, efficiency, and design.  The European automakers have something to worry about as Cadillac has presented comparable vehicles at relative bargain prices...

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    Smart Partners With Renault-Nissan For Next Gen ForTwo, Upcoming EV, and More

    The Smart brand with its eye catching ForTwo had strong sales numbers for awhile, but the cute appeal appears to have worn off and the brand is searching for sales now.  What the brand needs is a...

  • Honda CR-Z Type R Planned For 2012

    How do you make a sporty hybrid product even sportier?  Add more power, of course.  According to AutoExpress, Honda is reportedly working on a high output version of the already sporty Honda CR-Z hybrid.  The high output version is expected to carry the Type-R badge that symbolizes performance...

  • Renault Receives Loan From French Government For EV Preparations

    Renault has many electric vehicles planned within the next few years.  In order to get production underway the company will update existing plants for EV production.  Additionally, the company must develop supporting technologies for the vehicles and train employees in this new electric field. ...

  • Volvo C30 EV Not Coming to U.S.

    After all of the talk, and hype, and auto show appearances, Volvo has decided to pull the plug on the electric C30, at least here in the states.  It's yet another case of a potentially great car that we won't see on this side of the pond.  Volvo has officially announced that the electric C30 will...

  • I-MiEV Production Increased Again

    According to a report from the Nikkei newspaper in Japan, demand for the all electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV is so high that the company will once again increase its production volume. The last reports to roll in stated that by 2013 the company would increase production from the projected output of...

  • Coda EV First Ride with Video

    The Nissan Leaf may occupy most of the headlines about electric vehicles coming soon, but another automaker is on the verge of release their own EV that could take the U.S. by storm.  Who are they? Coda Automotive.  Yes they are certainly less well known than Nissan, but that does not make their...

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