Radical Tire Design Reduces Overall Vehicle Drag
One might assume that a smooth surface is the most aerodynamic, which is why keeping cargo off the roof rack gives you better gas...
![Tesla Battery State of Charge [SoC]](https://i0.wp.com/www.greenoptimistic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/tesla-battery-app.jpg?resize=180%2C135&ssl=1 "Software Update for Tesla Model S Fixes Parasitic Drain and Increases Range")
Software Update for Tesla Model S Fixes Parasitic Drain and Increases Range
Pretty much every electronic device in our home, from microwaves and televisions to laptops and game consoles, don't actually “shut down” when we hit...
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...
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,...
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...
Strange Bedfellows: USDA and Automotive Industry Pair to Develop Biobased Automobile Parts
Recently, a $10 million bioproduct and biofuel research project aimed to change the automotive industry was begun by the US Department of Agriculture. While...
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...
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...
