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Tesla, Fiat, Nissan And Ford Showcase EV’s in Los Angeles at The 2013 Plug-In Day America

Mila Luleva — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:23:07 +0000

Last week, Los Angeles was the host of the annual Plug-in Day, which attracted more than 200 owners to sign up for the occasion. Market leading vendors provided vehicles for test drives and chargers, which could make the event as exciting as it was. A Tesla Roadster was among the EVs available for a ride. […]

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Fiat Won’t Be Producing Any More EVs Until They’re Widely Adopted, CEO Marchione Says

Benji Jerew — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:57:34 +0000

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 vehicle lifecycle costs have been shown to be far less than comparable conventional, and even hybrid-electric vehicles, but the upfront costs can be daunting. In order to foster adoption of […]

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Fiat Doesn’t Believe in Hydrogen Powered Cars, Advances CNG Option

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:35:45 +0000

Fiat, one of the oldest automobile manufacturers, has turned its back on hydrogen these days, Autocar reports. They favor CNG instead of hydrogen fuel cells, which they say are still unreliable. After developing three generations of hydrogen-powered cars, Fiat says that it is still too difficult for states to implement a hydrogen infrastructure that can […]

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Tesla Motors Outweighs Fiat in NASDAQ Value

Benji Jerew — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:03:57 +0000

The rest of the automobile market may be saying that Tesla Motors is punching far beyond its weight, but what do you do with someone who’s breaking all the rules? Tesla Motors is a young company, just ten years old in a market sporting makers from as far back as the 1890s. It’s also a […]

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2012 Los Angeles Auto Show – Electrified Vehicles from Honda and Fiat

Benji Jerew — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:34:59 +0000

The 2012 Auto Show circuit has given us a glimpse into the future of automobiles. New technologies and concepts, that could change the face of the industry, could make it into tomorrow’s vehicles. The latest advancements in vehicle design and rechargeable battery technology have led to the development of more electrified vehicles by more automakers […]

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Fiat 500 Proves Efficient Internal Combustion Engine Not Dead

Benji Jerew — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:24:41 +0000

Many manufacturers have been turning to electrification in order to reduce emissions, from the Toyota Prius and Nissan Leaf to high end cars like the BMW i-series and Fisker Karma. Other manufacturers have followed their lead, leading to the introduction of the Ford C-MAX and Chevy Volt, among other hybrid converted models. Fiat, on the […]

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