Electric Vehicle Charging Requires Significant Power Grid Upgrades
Last year, some 50,000 electric vehicles were sold, most of them in California. This is good news for the California air, but not so...
ECOtality Could be Another Fatality in Difficult Electric Vehicle Market
The electric vehicle market is not, by any means, stable and growing. Some companies have been lost along the way. ECOtality, purveyor of fast-charging...
Tesla Model S Quality Control, World Class Final Inspection
After a client places their order for a new Tesla Model S, there's typically a two- to three-month wait until they take delivery of...
Tesla Motors “Recharge” Commercial Invites Us to Recharge Ourselves
Aside from the fact that Tesla Motors manufactures four-wheeled vehicles, there are few things in common with most other automakers.
The way that Tesla Motors...
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Fiat Won’t Be Producing Any More EVs Until They’re Widely Adopted, CEO Marchione Says
We know that, in the long run, electric vehicles are the way to go, but most people aren't ready to pay for the technology.
Electric...
Tesla Model X Still Simmering on the Back Burner, Time to Stir the Pot
Tesla Motors hasn't ceased to impress, ever since the launch of the Tesla Roadster, and current production of the Tesla Model S and news...
Chevy Volt Range and Price Improvements On Their Way in the Next Few Years
Now that electric vehicles are starting to enter the public conscience more, the competition begins. In the case of the Chevy Volt, big changes...
Elon Musk Reveals Details About the Hyperloop
Elon Musk, the entrepreneur who from time to time keeps the world hanging on a couple of his words, has long teased the world...
Nissan Leaf Sales Rising, Nissan Ramping Up Production to Meet It
Electric vehicle sales, this year, have far exceeded expectations, if last year's sales numbers were any indication. The Nissan Leaf has benefited from the...
CHAdeMO Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Protocol Could be Phased Out by EU
DVD vs LaserDisc, BetaMax vs VHS, and FireWire vs USB are all protocol battles we've seen come and go. Apple vs Windows vs Android...
