Nissan Leaf Wins "Japan Car of the Year" Prize

Japan's auto giant Nissan Motor is officially the owner of the trophy for the "Car of the Year Japan" at the Tokyo Motor Show...

Aptera: Another Innovative Electric Car Company Goes Bankrupt

Although I never believed in three-wheeled vehicles, there were times in my life when I thought we'd need just this kind of cars to...

Kobot – Foldable Electric Robot Scooter Presented At Tokyo Motor Show

Japan's robot venture Kowa Tmsuk has unveiled its foldable robot scooter controlled by a smart phone at the Tokyo Motor Show, on December 1,...

I-GO Car Sharing Announces New Locations For EV Charging Stations

I-GO Car Sharing, a non-profit initiative in Chicago, recently announced the new locations where the solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations will be installed. The electric...

The StreetScooter: How About $7,000 for a Fully Electric Car?

Eighty miles per charge for an electric vehicle may seem disappointing, but at $7,000 you'll find the new StreetScooter a breeze to use for...

Hybrid Cars Safer Than Gas-Only Siblings Due to Weight, Study Finds

Hybrid cars may have lots of advantages related to fuel economy, but a recent study performed by the Highway Loss Data Institute found out...

Jay Leno Gets 2,365 MPG in His Chevy Volt

Jay Leno is well-known for having a crush on cars - nice, expensive ones. But he apparently doesn't have a crush on gas per...

The New 100-Mile Range Electric Motorcycle Unveiled by Zero Motorcycles

Last week, Zero Motorcycles presented the first mass-produced electric motorcycle that is able to travel more than 100 miles on a single charge. So...

Coda Automotive Cuts $5,000 Off Their Electric Sedan

For some time I've been wanting to write mostly about electric car startups, since I think they can sometimes offer more value than long-established...

Toyota to Unveil Future Hydrogen & Electric Prototypes at Upcoming Tokyo Motor Show

The 2011 edition of the Tokyo Motor Show that will start on November 30 will certainly have a plenty of exciting new concepts, but...