Smart Modal Area Recharge Terminal for Knoxville
26 Jan 2011, 06:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / With the first electric vehicles making their way into the garages of US customers, the battle for supremacy has moved to the streets, where charging solutions providers are doing the best to be the...
Panamera Hybrid, Diesel Could See Geneva Debut
24 Jan 2011, 16:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Porsche is likely to unveil both the diesel and hybrid version of the Panamera at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show in March. According to a recent AutoNews report, while the German carmaker is typicall...
Daimler-BYD EV First Photo Leaked
24 Jan 2011, 14:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Things are moving fast in China, after last year German group Daimler and local manufacturer BYD signed the deal for the creation of a 50:50 joint venture which will be in charge with the inception ...
America to Fully Switch to EVs by 2030
24 Jan 2011, 11:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / As far as Tesla owners are concerned, the future will most likely belong to electric vehicles. Or at least, that's what they hope to happen because CEO Elon Musk made one of the most optimistic...
Mazda to Lease EVs in Japan Starting 2012
24 Jan 2011, 10:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda is one of the carmakers that are trying a different approach on electric vehicles. While others are injecting tons of money in advertising campaigns for their new battery powered cars, Mazda w...
Former GM Exec Takes Over Coda
24 Jan 2011, 10:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Coda Holdings, one of the electric vehicle manufacturers who dreams to become one of the biggest players on the market, announced over the weekend the appointment of Philip Murtaugh to the position ...
Audi Develops Hybrids But Stays Away from EVs
24 Jan 2011, 09:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hybrids and electric vehicles are currently the main concern for a large part of the automotive industry and Audi makes no exception to this statement. The German manufacturer however says that it p...
Honda Jazz Will be the Cheapest Hybrid in the UK
21 Jan 2011, 15:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Honda will introduce the smallest and cheapest hybrid on the UK market with the launch of the Jazz lineup over the next few months. The model will be the first supermini with this kind of powertrain...
Mitsubishi to Develop Eight EVs and Hybrids by 2015
21 Jan 2011, 07:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The world of electric vehicles and hybrids is becoming more crowded every day and the latest name that will launch new contenders in this specific sector is Mitsubishi. The Japanese manufacturer int...
Nissan Japan Plants Get ISO Environmental Certification
20 Jan 2011, 09:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The efforts to produce green cars made by Japanese manufacturer Nissan in recent years expanded well beyond the launch of the Leaf EV or Fuga hybrid. The car maker kept itself busy by trying, by its...
Chrysler Working on Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain
19 Jan 2011, 19:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The brave new world of hybrids is about to get a major kick in the proverbial behind, hence one major leap forward, if Chrysler manages to come up with a viable result for the project it announced t...
Chrysler 300 Hybrid Coming in 2013
18 Jan 2011, 06:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The single American manufacturer to have stood by and watch the electric and hybrid frenzy which has engulfed the industry decided it was high time to play ball and join the game of the giants. ...
Turbocharged Honda CR-Z On Its Way
17 Jan 2011, 16:36 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Honda’s special formula for the CR-Z, which promised to combine fuel economy with driver enjoyment, seemed destined for a great sales success. But due to a lackluster market performance and ov...
Elektromotive To Power Brussels Motor Show EVs
14 Jan 2011, 19:27 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Elektromotive, a provider of electric vehicle charging stations, today announced that its latest technology will join a number on new electric vehicles at the Brussels Motor Show, which is being hel...
Lexus CT200h Named Clean Car of the Year in Brussels
14 Jan 2011, 17:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / A jury panel comprising individuals from different business fields gave the Lexus CT200h the Clean Car of the Year 2011’ in the fleet category during an official ceremony that took place at th...
i-MiEV to Go on Sale in 15 European Countries
14 Jan 2011, 12:22 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The European version of the i-MiEV will go on sale in 15 countries, according to a statement made today by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). The new-generation electric vehicle will be available ...
ECOtality Chargers Get UL Mark
14 Jan 2011, 11:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / An important recognition of the work done these past two years has been achieved by ECOtality, one of the most important players on the EV charging solution providers market. The company's Blin...
Ford Focus Electric Charging Station Introduced
14 Jan 2011, 06:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / When an electric vehicle is launched, it must be introduced onto the market with an extra piece of hardware, one which is absent all together when you buy an ICE-powered car: an electric cord. T...
Lexus CT 200h Coming to Japan
13 Jan 2011, 08:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Toyota’s luxury division, Lexus, has added the new CT 200h hybrid to its Japanese model line-up. The carmaker hopes the model will help boost sluggish sales in its domestic market. Orignially ...
Peugeot Preparing for iOn UK Market Introduction
12 Jan 2011, 15:17 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Peugeot’s UK division is preparing the market introduction of the iOn electric vehicle, with the company appointing 22 of its dealers to retail and service the vehicle. All 22 dealers are l...