Tesla Motors Stock [TSLA] Peaked Again Just Shy of $53

$52.92: Tesla Motors Stock Peaked on April 23rd

Nearly three years ago, Tesla Motors stock opened at $19.40/share, but during the past year, stock prices jumped more than 50%. Now, we all realize...

China’s BYD Contemplates a Green Rebirth

As part of a reinvention plan, BYD Co, a large Chinese brand with Warren Buffet as an investor, might shift its focus from conventional...
German BMW and Chinese Brilliance Partnering to Build Zinoro Electric Vehicles

BMW to Build Zinoro Electric Vehicles in China

BMW is partnering with Chinese company Brilliance to manufacture and sell electric vehicles in China under a new brand, Zinoro. The world's fastest growing car...
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne at 2013 SAE World Congress

SAE 2013 – Fiat/Chrysler CEO Says Back Off on Fuel Economy Legislation

We've talked a lot about fuel economy legislation in the past, but does it really work on the business side of things? Perhaps more...
Bob Lutz' Keynote Address at SAE World Congress on Fuel Economy Regulations

SAE 2013: Bob Lutz on Fuel Economy Regulations, “I Don’t Get It.”

With all the talk about fuel economy regulations and building more fuel efficient vehicles, Bob Lutz explains that we're attacking the problem from the...
Tesla Motors Service Centers Now Offering Fully-Equipped Tesla Model S 85kWh as Loaner Vehicles

Tesla Motors Service Centers Now Offering Tesla Model S Loaner Vehicles

When you're paying $600/yr for a Tesla Motors Service Plan, the least you would expect them to do is to offer loaner vehicles while...
General Motors Could Turn this Opel Ampera EVer into a Full Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Electric Vehicle

General Motors’ Opel Diesel Hybrid Coming Soon to Europe

It may come as a surprise that Opel's current engine lineup is already ready to meet European automobile emissions standards for 2015, but for...
World's First Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission was in the Lexus LS460 and IS-F, Making for Improved Acceleration and Better Overall Fuel Economy

GM & Ford’s Ten-Speed Transmissions to Increase Fuel Economy

More gears in a transmission does two things, smooths out shifting during acceleration and increases fuel economy, which is sorely needed in tomorrow's automobiles. Since...
Deepwater Horizon Fires On the Surface, Oil Coming Up from the Bottom

The Future of Automobiles, Gasoline vs Electric Vehicles

After reading an article on Edmunds.com on the future of automobiles, the internal combustion engine vs the electric vehicle, I have to wonder who's...
Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion on a Gasoline-Powered Car in Russia

Russia Pushing Natural Gas Vehicles More Than Hybrid Technology

What would make you consider an alternative-fuel vehicle, like natural gas or hybrid, over a convention gasoline-powered vehicle? There are generally two reasons. First, the...