Cadillac Converj Concept

Chevy Volt-Based Cadillac ELR to Be Teased at NAIAS 2013

As alternative fuel and electric vehicle buffs, we always look forward to the auto show circuits, every year giving us a taste of what...

Electric Vehicle Long-Term Maintenance Lower Than That of ICEs

Despite tax incentives and local discounts, electric vehicles cost considerably more than the average fuel-saving car in the US. However, when the total cost...
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack in a BMW i3

European SmartBatt Seeks Lighter EV Battery Packs

Electric vehicles are designed to make the most of their limited battery charge. To that end, EV designers focus on weight reduction, aerodynamics,...
Tesla Motors Skateboard and Battery Packs

Deal or No Deal – Tesla Motors’ Innovative Replacement Battery Program

Tesla Motors has always been an ambitious gamble to grab the attention of the driving public. The very much luxurious Model S is still...
Lit Motors C-1's Twin Gyroscopes

Is Lit Motors’ C-1 More Than a Motorcycle?

The motorcycle has always been one of those symbols of rogue American freedom, and for decades were the realm of people with a distinct...
Automobile Assembly Line

Tesla Motors to Assemble Model S in Europe

Tesla Motors, while experiencing a slow start, has been upping its production in recent months, especially to satisfy the thousands of clients who have...

Car2go North America Spreads Its Wings in Seattle

Car2go North America is widening its net in the US, having now spread its wings as far as Seattle. Consisting of a set-up of...
A Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

General Electric Zero Emissions Bus Combines Li-ion, Na-ion, and HFC

In the last few years, electrified, zero emissions buses have become, if not common, at least accepted in cities around the world. One bus...

BMW And Boeing Sign Deal To Develop And Recycle Carbon Fiber

Carmaker BMW is planning on using carbon fiber for the production of passenger cells for its i8 plug-in hybrid-electric car and i3 electric car,...

The Power Grid and Electric Vehicles – Researchers Look at Possible Development

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are looking into the possible development of the country’s power grid, with the inception of more and...