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Audi To Reintroduce The A2 With e-tron Electric Drive-train
Introduced as a Europe-only model in 1999, the A2 was remarkable for its revolutionary use of weight-saving aluminum and its focus on efficiency; a diesel variant was the first five-door vehicle in Europe to achieve an average mileage of less than 3 litres per 100 km (approximately 80 mpg). But thanks perhaps to its unusual styling and what some...
Audi Unveils A1 e-tron Minicar in Geneva
The unveiling of the Audi e-tron marked a change from the company that was unexpected. Audi had previously claimed that they had no interest in electric drive vehicles and would focus on efficient diesel and gasoline options. Well, the e-tron rolled out in concept form and then was confirmed for production, which indicated that Audi had changed...
Update: BMW To Release More Than 200 Active E Protoypes Here In U.S., At Least 450 Coming
Word circulated around the car blogs a few days ago about the upcoming release of the next in line BMW ActiveE prototype electric vehicle. Many reports, including our own, incorrectly stated the amount of ActiveE prototypes coming here to the states. BMW has responded with a press release that does not give an exact amount of vehicles coming...
BMW To Lease 700 ActiveE Prototypes
I can see the long line forming already to be 1 of the 700 lucky individuals selected to lease BMWs latest electric vehicle. They came in droves trying to get a chance at the Mini E and the same thing is sure to happen again. How do tens of thousands of people get narrowed down and selected for just 700 vehicles?BMW officially announced that the...
Lutz To Retire Again?
Here we go again. It seems like just awhile back we wrote an article bidding Bob Lutz farewell. Oh wait, we did write an article wishing our goodbyes. Well as you all likely know, Mr. Lutz returned after a short hiatus to help out the then struggling GM get back on its feet. Now, we considering writing another piece wishing him farewell yet...
466 Million Electric Motorcycles By 2016?
Electric vehicles are coming and they will come in all shapes and sizes. From vehicles with the traditional 4 wheel setup, down to trikes, and even two wheel vehicles, there will truly be an EV for everyone soon. How many EVs can we expect?A recent study in the two wheel category predicts that we will see 466 million electric powered two...
VW Touareg Hybrid Tops $100,000 in Europe, $30,000 More Than Diesel
Over in Europe, diesels engine are the preferred choice for most drivers. They offer fuel efficiency, lower fuel prices, and represent only a modest increase in price over gasoline versions. Here in the States, many drivers turn to hybrids for more fuel efficient motoring. Why the difference? There are several ways to answer the question, but...
Are Nissan Dealers Ready For the Leaf?
The Nissan Leaf is coming this fall and is perhaps one of the most highly anticipated vehicles in decades. With it's release, Nissan dealers will be faced with a newfound challenge. How do you sell an electric vehicle? EVs are unchartered waters for the company and for dealers nationwide. So how do you prepare to sell a vehicle that is entirely...
Cadillac Converj EREV Cancelled ?
The Chevy Volt is destined for production before the end of the year. Another vehicle, similar is powertrain but carrying a Cadillac badge was schedule to go into production soon. The Cadillac Converj, as it was known, is now no more. According to a report from Bloomberg, the Cadillac Converj program was cancelled for business reasons. ...
Europcar Pre-Orders 500 Renault EVs
Last September, Europcar, the leading short-term rental car company in Europe, signed an agreement with Renault, with the intention of promoting real-world uses of zero-emissions vehicles. Today, Europcar took a big step in putting their money where their agreement is by pre-ordering 500 of Renault's electric vehicles. While that's a tiny fraction...
Planar Energy Displays Breakthrough Battery Technology, Fully Tested By UCF Researchers
From time to time we here about breakthroughs or potential breakthroughs in battery technology for electric vehicles. Some breakthroughs become a reality such as large format lithium-ion technology, where as other possible breakthroughs never see the light of day. A company called Planar Energy has presented a breakthrough in large format...
West Coast is More Prepared Than Rest of Country for EV Invasion
The EV invasion is one its way in parts of the country. Later this year both Nissan and GM will roll out plug-in vehicles and at least some cities out on the west coast are getting their preparations in order in time for the invasion. San Francisco is currently working on a revised building code that would require any newly built structures to be...
Volkswagen Will Dominate the World of Electric Cars. Got That?
Maybe it's just the translation. But auto writers often chuckle at announcements from German manufacturers that come across as just a touch bombastic. Latest case in point: Volkswagen's long-term plans for vehicle electrification, released at the Geneva Motor Show this week. Key excerpt: "High-volume Golf and Jetta models ... are expected to...
Lexus Continues Work On Additional Hybrids, IS and GS Hybrids Coming
In an effort to continue their dominance in the hybrid segment, Toyota will continue to expand its hybrid offerings with new models planned based on the Rav4, Lexus IS and Lexus GS model lines. Within the next 10 years, Toyota has plans to make hybrid variants of all models within their lineup. Reaching that goal seems doable for the company as...
Nissan Leaf Slammed By Forbes, Destined For Failure?
On this site, general consensus shows that many readers do like the Nissan Leaf. By most accounts, readers feel that the vehicle will be priced well, offer adequate performance, and be a sales success. However, this is a site dedicated to electric vehicle and as such, our readers have developed a fondness to this type of vehicle. Now if you turn...
Lease Your Tesla Roadster Now, Only $1,658 Per Month
Have you ever dreamed of owning Tesla Roadster, but simply could not muster together enough money for the $109,000 electric supercar? Well, Tesla has the answer. Now you can lease one for only $1,658 a month. Sounds like a bargain, but there's a catch. Tesla has just opened up a leasing option for their Roadster and here's how it works. Walk...
BMW Active Hybrid 5 To Debut in Geneva
BMW has been steadily working on both hybrid and electric vehicles. The company has introduced a few hybrids and is working on others for release soon. The next hybrid offering from the company appears to be based off of the newly introduced 5 Series sedan. Some photos have made their way out and they show a BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series concept...
2010 Lexus HS 250h Review
Not even a year old, Lexus HS 250h has already endured its fair share of criticisms: It's not as fuel efficient as the Prius. It's more expensive than the Prius. Its brakes will kill you dead... While I can agree that at least two-thirds of these complaints are valid, I can't help but feel that the idea behind the hybrid Lexus is a good one. ...
Kia to Build Optima Hybrid For U.S. Release in 2011
Last summer Kia introduced the company's first hybrid vehicle. The vehicle, released in South Korea, was the Forte LPG Hybrid sedan. The combination of an electric drivetrain and LPG fuel makes the vehicles unique, but not suitable for the U.S. market. Kia has responded and will offer a hybrid vehicle here starting next year. The hybrid bound...
BMW Megacity to Be Built in Leipzig Plant in Germany
In an announcement just days ago, BMW revealed that it will build its first ever production electric vehicle at its northern Germany plant in Leipzig. The BMW Megacity EV, as the company calls it, will enter production in either 2012 or 2013. As a way to test electric vehicles, the company has released the Mini E prototype for field testing and...