Nissan Leaf Long-Term Ownership, Still Going Strong
While the average driver in the US covers about 30 miles per day, Nissan Leaf owner Steve Marsh is pushing the limits of what...
![Tesla Model S [left], Green or Not?](https://i0.wp.com/www.greenoptimistic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EV_Parade_SFO.jpg?resize=180%2C135&ssl=1 "Just How Green are the Tesla Model S and Other Electric Vehicles?")
Just How Green are the Tesla Model S and Other Electric Vehicles?
The Tesla Model S, as with all electric vehicles, has zero tailpipe emissions. We all know that, since there is no tailpipe, but what...
Electric Vehicle “Flash Charger” Recharges an Electric Bus In Just 15 Seconds
Has anyone told you not to buy an electric vehicle because it takes “too long to charge”?
Sure, we've heard the arguments against electric vehicles...
Lithium Ion Battery Production Has Unhealthy Effects, EPA Study Shows
According to a recent report by the US Environmental Protection Agency , in-use carbon dioxide emissions don't tell the whole story of lithium-ion battery packs.
Lithium-ion battery...
Cheapest Nissan Leaf Lease Ever, Just $150/mo? Testing Smart Charging
In order to test out a theory, Nissan is preparing to offer what could be the cheapest Nissan Leaf lease ever, just $150/mo.
The Nissan...
Audi A7 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Prototype, Testing in Progress
Automotive alternative fuels like hydrogen fuel cell vehicles could actually be easier to implement than electric vehicles, but still suffer from the same infrastructure...
Angela Merkel Wants One Million Electric Cars in Germany By 2020
German highways are in for a makeover, as German chancellor Angela Merkel has set a very ambitious target of 1 million electric vehicles on...
Bob Lutz Tells CNBC He Believes Electric Vehicles Will Prevail
Bob Lutz may have never thought liking electric cars ten years ago - yet a recent interview and his involvement in VIA Motors, an...
EVs to Feat 180 Miles per Charge by 2020, Says Bosch
Bosch, as an automotive component maker (they provide electric parts even for Italian cars), sees the lowest-priced electric car to have at least 180...
Just $259/mo for an Electric Vehicle? Honda Fit EV Price Drops Tomorrow!
Electric vehicles do have their pros and cons, but with steady gas prices and a couple of limitations unique to them, it seems that...
