Chevy Volt's Unique Electrical System.

Chevy Volt Naysayers Can Shut Up Now

When the Chevy Volt Concept debuted at the Detroit Auto Show, back in 2007, along with its interesting hybrid powertrain, it generated a lot...
The next Chevy Volt will be even better.

Chevy Volt Owners Want More, Will General Motors Deliver?

The Chevy Volt, in the right hands, is a pretty impressive hybrid vehicle, but could future versions deliver even more? One of my Tweeps runs...
Tesla Motors, Never Underestimate "Small" Companies

Morgan Stanley Says Tesla Motors is the World’s Most Important Automaker

Tesla Motors may be the most-successful automobile startup in the last half-century and, at least according to Morgan Stanley, could be the world’s most...
More General Motors' solar power going online Fall 2014

General Motors Expanding Solar Power

Cutting into the bottom line and cutting into the carbon footprint, that’s the aim behind General Motors’ continuing solar power expansion at its facilities...
The Tesla Motors Patent Wall, Just Before Being Symbolically Dismantled

Tesla Motors Patents Open for Everyone to Use

The rumors were true! Tesla Motors has indeed opened up all its patents to open-source, and even symbolically demolished the Patent Wall, shown above. Many...
Possible Tesla Motors Win in New Jersey

Tesla Motors Might be Able to Sell Direct in New Jersey After All

We’ve been covering the Tesla Motors direct-sales approach in depth, but a big blow came from New Jersey lawmakers in March. Tesla Motors’ direct-sales models...
Fisker Automotive to develop pure electric vehicles.

Tesla Motors Needs a Competitor, Will Fisker Automotive Step Up?

Tesla Motors, for now, is the undisputed leader in electric vehicle technology, but could the resurrected Fisker Automotive be a good competitor? No, I’m not...
Chevy Spark's new battery pack to produced in General Motors' Brownstown, Michigan, plant.

General Motors’ New Chevy Spark EV Battery to be Built In-House

The 2014 Chevy Spark EV is powered by a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery, which General Motors has been outsourcing until now. The Chevy Spark EV...
FTC on ADAs and Tesla Motors "Hold Your Horses!"

Federal Trade Commission Speaks up Regarding Tesla Motors

Tesla Motors has no problem selling cars in California, China, or Germany, since direct sales are no problem in these places. On the other hand,...
ENERGY STAR Star - General Motors Dongyue Engine Plant Reduced Energy Impact by 45%

General Motors Meets the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry

The ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry, run by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is an encouragement for corporations to improve efficiency and reduce their...