Electric Cars

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. ...

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 success.  However, this is a site dedicated to electric vehicle and as such, our readers have developed...

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 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...

A recent article in the Oakland Tribune highlights the high failure rate of independent car dealerships selling only electric vehicles. Frankly, we're not at all surprised. We worried readers might find a subtext that the slew of EV-only dealerships that have closed--in Berkeley, Concord, Davis...

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...

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...

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 replacement minicar, one that outdoes the current one.  In the small car class there few better to...

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 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. ...

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...

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...

With range limitations it would seem unlikely that you could drive an electric vehicle a total of 21,000 miles in just 8 months, but it apparently can be done.  Just ask Mini E driver Tom Moloughney and he will tell you that this feat is certainly within the reach of an electric vehicle...

A perceived lack of sex appeal may prevent some buyers from considering the electric cars that will soon go on sale, but it's range anxiety--the fear of what happens when you run out of juice--that really give people pause. What's needed is a stunt, something that could convince buyers that...

Nearly a year and a half ago we learned about an upcoming hybrid Hyundai Sonata.  Last summer the vehicle was seen testing in Death Valley, but Hyundai has kept most information about the vehicle under wraps.  Now, it is finally ready for its reveal at the New York Auto Show this April. The...

Ford will introduce two electric vehicles, both scheduled for release next year.  Ford's expectations for these vehicles, the Focus BEV and the Transit Connect EV, are high and they anticipate strong sales for both offerings.  Along with the Fusion Hybrid, the company's decision to offer...

News of the deadly plane crash involving Tesla employees is certainly a sad point for the company, but on a brighter note, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was awarded as the Automotive Executive Innovator of the Year. In response to receiving the award Musk said, "This award is a tremendous honor, in...

According to research conducted by Renault, potential EV buyers have certain expectations for electric cars.  Specifically, when questioned about noise survey respondents stated that they expect, "silence, peace of mind and comfortable riding, a windy sound quality, a fluid driving experience like...

As we have stated before, the race to bring electric vehicles to market is on and virtually all manufacturers have plans for EVs soon.  Some are ahead of the game, think Nissan, others may be behind and playing catch up.  Daimler AG is one company that appears to be on the fast track to EVs. ...

Automotive suppliers are face with the daunting task of delegating resources to electric vehicle components.  Some suppliers believe that EVs will be a success and have vested a considerable amount of money into product development, others believe EVs will be short lived and have decided to...