Electric Car Charging Plugs, The Beta vs. VHS Battle of the 21st Century
10 Mar 2016, 19:08 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The automotive industry currently has four standard charging plugs for electric vehicles. This is why some carmakers want to establish and industry-wide norm
Ford CEO Confirms Intention of Building an EV with 200-Mile Range, the Model E
29 Apr 2016, 07:59 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Remember when Ford wouldn't let Tesla use the Model E name? Well, it looks like they also wanted to build an EV that bears that name. It will rival the Model 3
Germany Announces Incentive Initiative for Plug-In Cars, Should Start Next Month
28 Apr 2016, 12:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Germany is a great place to be if you want to buy a plug-in car in the near future. The government signed a deal with automakers to jointly finance subsidies
Ford Paid $200,000 for an Early Tesla Model X Founders Series Edition
21 Apr 2016, 14:48 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ford was caught paying $50,000 over sticker price for a Founders Series Tesla Model X. The company recognized the acquisition, did not provide further details
Honda Clarity Will Get Hybrid and Full-Electric Versions in 2017
21 Apr 2016, 14:00 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Honda has announced that the Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle will be available in two new versions starting 2017. One of them will be fully electric, the other a PHEV
LG Chem Might Build an Automotive Battery Factory in Poland
18 Apr 2016, 12:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The largest Korean chemical company in the world, LG Chem, is rumored to plan an extension of its Polish factory, where it will make batteries for electric cars
Ford Is Not Planning an EV with 200-Mile Range, Says It Would Be Too Heavy
18 Apr 2016, 09:31 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Ford will not make a Tesla Model 3 contender in the near future, as it would be too heavy due to the extra batteries required for the extended range
Faraday Future Breaks Ground on Nevada Factory, Expect It to Be Ready in 2018
14 Apr 2016, 13:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Faraday Future has begun the construction of their first factory in Nevada. The ceremony of breaking ground was transmitted live on YouTube
Two-Thirds of New Cars Sold in Norway Last Month Were Hybrid or Electric
14 Apr 2016, 11:53 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Norwegian car market is fascinating. While not big in volume, it manages to surprise in terms of eco-vehicle sales. 2/3 cars sold last month were plug-ins
German Startup Wants to Get Electricity Out of Roads with Solar Panels
13 Apr 2016, 17:01 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A German startup called Solmove has a new proposition for regenerable energy sources: embedding solar panels into roads. Trials start in Berlin
Australian Electricity Giants Want More Incentives Destined for EV Buyers
8 Apr 2016, 12:13 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Two electricity suppliers from Australia are hyped by the launch of the Tesla Model 3. They want to work with the Americans to build a network of chargers
Jaguar's PR Director Does Not Exclude EVs and Smaller Engines from SVR Badge
6 Apr 2016, 12:21 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Jaguar's SVR badge is currently reserved for V8-engined cars. It will not stay this way for long, Jaguar's PR Director said in an interview
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Says He Is Happy About Tesla's Model 3 Pre-Order Success
5 Apr 2016, 15:22 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Asked about Tesla's recent unveil of the Model 3 and the astounding order numbers, Carlos Ghosn was a good sport and said he is happy to see good competition
Faraday Future Teases Production Line, Might Have a Five-Car Lineup
5 Apr 2016, 14:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The automaker named Faraday Future has published a new video on its official YouTube account. They tease their upcoming range, which will have five models
British Company Is Building Smart Electric Car for 5 to 10-Year-Old Children
30 Mar 2016, 13:48 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Britain's largest provider of pre-17 driving lessons has prepared a car for 10-year-old children. Unlike a toy, it is developed to teach kids how to drive
Swiss Company Wants to Revive the Isetta and Sell It as an EV
29 Mar 2016, 12:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A company from Switzerland has presented a prototype for a modern Isetta. They call it the Microlino, and it is an electric vehicle they want to sell in Europe
Nissan New Mobility Concept Unveiled Before New York Auto Show
23 Mar 2016, 09:38 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Nissan has showcased its New Mobility Concept ahead of this year's NY Auto Show. The vehicle is a rebadged Renault Twizy and is driving on San Francisco streets
Japanese University Unveils Battery-Less Electric Vehicle
20 Mar 2016, 12:11 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A University in Japan has developed a solution for extending the range of electric vehicles by eliminating batteries: inductive charging from the road
Volvo Calls for Standardized Electric Car Charging
10 Mar 2016, 11:01 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volvo is asking all carmakers that want to enter the electric car market to set a standard for charging plugs and stick to it. We hope this goes well
Audi Wants to Learn from Tesla, They Consider Taking More Risks
6 Mar 2016, 15:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tesla used to be that brand from California that only builded electric roadsters, but now they're a role model for traditional carmakers, like Audi