BMW announced this week that the new generation of three-cylinder gas engines for the i8 PHEV sports car will be produced exclusively at the BMW engine plant.
06/15/2012
Smart’s two-seater is tiny, but it’s no stripped-down monk-mobile - standard features include AC, power windows, heated seats and anti-lock brakes.
06/14/2012
Eaton and veteran-owned AutoFlex will partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs to create VETCARS, a pilot program that will train veterans to install and service EV stations.
06/14/2012
A consortium called National Electric Vehicle Sweden, made up of investment companies from China and Japan, has agreed to buy Saab.
06/13/2012
VIA offers a lineup of powerful PHEVs that it calls VTRUX, including full-size pickups, vans and SUVs.
06/13/2012
In this week’s episode of “Inside Tesla,” a Body-in-White (assembled but unpainted body) gets a multi-layer paint job.
06/12/2012
Batteries made with A123’s new technology should be capable of operating at extreme temperatures without requiring thermal management.
06/12/2012
Participating Japanese LEAF owners will be able to generate CO2 emissions credits certified by the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
06/11/2012
The new stations feature a quad port design that allows four vehicles to recharge at the same time.
06/11/2012
The project is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the US DOE.
06/10/2012
The TMG EV P002 has a predicted top speed of 149 mph, with 350 kW of power from its two EVO axial flux motors.
06/08/2012
The carmaker will use a hydrogen-fueled rotary engine as a range extender for a new EV that it plans to start leasing next year.
06/08/2012
GM announced this week that the all-electric range of the 2013 Volt will be 38 miles on a single charge, a three-mile increase from the 2012 model.
06/07/2012
Venture capitalist and Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson took the keys to his Model S this week.
06/07/2012
