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- Volkswagen may avoid criminal charges for cheating emissions tests Thu, 1 Oct 15, 11:37pmTwo weeks ago, news broke that Volkswagen has been cheating its emissions tests on 11 million VW and Audi diesel vehicles. Since the news broke, VW's CEO has been replaced, its stock prices have plummeted and there are estimates...
- Tesla unveils the Model X – the world’s longest-range electric SUV Thu, 1 Oct 15, 7:59amThe wait is finally over! Tesla just officially launched its production Model X electric car and delivered the very first vehicles to customers at its factory in Fremont, California.
- Tesla unveils the Model X – the world’s longest range electric SUV Wed, 30 Sep 15, 2:20pmThe wait is finally over! Tesla just officially launched its production Model X electric car and delivered the very first vehicles to customers at its factory in Fremont, California.
- 2016 Chevy Volt can officially travel up to 53 miles in electric mode Wed, 5 Aug 15, 10:00pmWhen Chevy unveiled the all-new 2016 Volt earlier this year the automaker promised a longer electric driving range and now its been EPA certified with a 53 miles EV driving range...
- 2016 Toyota Mirai is the only zero-emissions vehicle that can travel 312 miles Thu, 2 Jul 15, 8:00pmIn the market for a zero-emissions vehicle that can travel almost as far as a regular gas-powered vehicle? Up until now, you're only choice has been the Tesla Model S with its 265 mile range, but Toyota has just announced...
- Audi Q7 e-tron Quattro diesel plug-in hybrid is rated at 166 MPGe Tue, 10 Mar 15, 3:14amAudi has pulled the covers off the diesel-electric Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 TDI Quattro at the Geneva Motor Show. With an all-electric driving range of 34 miles and the ability to achieve a rating of 166 miles per gallon equivalent,...
- This Blazing Fast Electric Car is Powered by Saltwater! Wed, 17 Sep 14, 10:00pmNanoflowcell has developed the world's first saltwater-powered electric car - the Quant e-Sportlimousine - it just received approval for testing in Europe! The futuristic gull-winged vehicle runs on a special type of gasoline...
- Artist Builds a Bicycle-Propelled Micro Wagon as a Traveling Art Studio Thu, 20 Feb 14, 2:46amNot only is Mr. Howard able to travel at leisure with his compact, yet comfy traveling art studio, the 12 square foot mini wagon is a veritable mine of recycled and repurposed materials. Built by the artist himself, the...
- Artist Builds a Bicycle-Powered Micro Wagon as a Traveling Art Studio Thu, 20 Feb 14, 2:46amNot only is Mr. Howard able to travel at leisure with his compact, yet comfy traveling art studio, the 12 square foot mini wagon is a veritable mine of recycled and repurposed materials. Built by the artist himself, the...
- Tesla Buys Nearly 2 Billion Panasonic Lithium-ion Battery Cells Thu, 31 Oct 13, 3:01amTesla and Panasonic just announced a new agreement that will allow Panasonic to expand its supply of automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to the EV manufacturer...
- EMW JuiceBox Provides Quick EV Charging for $139 Fri, 16 Aug 13, 4:00amElectric cars are flying off the lot and they seem to be getting more popular with drivers everyday. That said, the technology could still stand to improve, particularly in the area of battery charging. And that's where Electric...
- EMW JuiceBox Provides Quick EV Charging for $99 Fri, 16 Aug 13, 4:00amElectric cars are flying off the lot and they seem to be getting more popular with drivers everyday. That said, the technology could still stand to improve, particularly in the area of battery charging. And that's where Electric...
- Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Hybrid Concept Previews VW’s Future in Shanghai Sat, 20 Apr 13, 3:00amVolkswagen has unveiled its newest concept, the CrossBlue Coupe Hybrid, which will debut this week at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. According to Volkswagen, the CrossBlue Coupe Hybrid concept offers a glimpse at the automaker's...
- Mercedes-Benz Teams Up With Cigarette Racing to Create the World’s Fastest Electric Boat Fri, 15 Feb 13, 8:30amMercedes-Benz and Cigarette Racing just unveiled the world’s fastest electric boat – the Cigarette AMG Electric Drive. The vehicle, which is set to debut this week at the Miami International Boat Show, borrows...
- 2013 Nissan Leaf Starts at Under $19,000 After Available Tax Incentives Making it the Cheapest 5-Passenger EV in the US Thu, 17 Jan 13, 1:13amNissan has given the 2013 Nissan Leaf several updates for the 2013 model year, which includes some styling tweaks, a faster charger and more features. The best part is that the 2013 Leaf starts at $28,800, but the price drops...