The Tesla Model S has a range of 300 miles at 55 mph according to Tesla. Until now, it’s been basically impossible for anyone outside of the company to confirm or verify those numbers. The EPA tests came up with a range of 265 miles for the 85 kWh version of the Model S. Motor… Continue reading MotorTrend tests Elon Musk’s Tesla Model S
The Nekkei reported that the Japanese Government will broaden its disclosure of the CHAdeMo technology standards for electric vehicles. Its currently only known by a few automakers, but The Ministry of Economy is hoping sharing the technology will help promote the spread of electric vehicles and related industries. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry… Continue reading Japanese to disclose CHAdeMo quick charging technology standards
Coda Automotive has recalled 78 of it’s Coda Sedan electric vehicles due to faulty side curtain airbags that may not deploy in an accident. Full details can be found at the Coda Sedan Forum website.
The LA Mobile Arts Festival is under way, and Coda decided to enter an exhibit: a 2012 Coda Sedan iPad Art Car. The wrap was designed by artist Matthew Watkins by finger painting on an iPad. The Coda Sedan will be on exhibit at the Santa Monica Arts Studios until August 25th. Head over to… Continue reading Coda Sedan gets funky art wrap for LA festival
On the official Tesla Blog, Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Ownership Experience George Blankenship announced that Tesla have made 100 production Model S vehicles. 74 of those 100 are destined to reservation holders, while the rest of them are being used for in-store displays, test drive cars and engineering tests for service team training.… Continue reading Tesla confirms 100 Model S electric vehicles have been built
This is now the second time that Inifiniti has confirmed the LE will make it to production. The year will be 2014, and Inifiniti tells us the LE will come with wireless charging – likely the first production vehicle with infuctive charging. USAToday reported that Infiniti officials made the anouncement at Pebble Beach last weekend.… Continue reading Infiniti LE electric vehicle set for 2014
The original concept was first shown at the LA Auto Show in 2010 and then at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2011. 2013 marks a new design for the Accord, and Honda is also releasing a plug-in hybrid version of the sedan when the redesigned Accord goes on sale this fall. While the Honda Accord… Continue reading Honda gets excited about the 2013 Accord Plug-in Hybrid
Nissan announced a while back that the 2013 Nissan Leaf would go further in cold weather thanks to an improved battery heat management system. The Leaf affected would be the new ones that will be built in the Smyrna TN plant later this year. According to the Sankei Biz site (in Japanese), the new Leaf,… Continue reading 2013 Nissan Leaf will go 25% further and may cost less
Each month, car companies release their sales reports -that is most car companies release reports. Among electric vehicle manufacturers, Tesla and Fisker do not announce their vehicles sales. That leads to much speculation about the number of vehicles the company has actually sold and whether or not the companies will survive and live another year.… Continue reading Fisker Karma – 2000 built already?
With 230hp and 240 ft-lbs of torque, the reinvented electric DeLorean has 100 more horsepower than the original and 2 times the amount of torque – according to Matt Farah from the Drive channel on YouTube, the DeLorean is finally fun to drive! Top speed is over 100 mph and the 0-60mph time is under… Continue reading Electric DeLorean DMC-12
BMW recently partnered with Green Mountain Solar utility company to allow ActiveE drivers to power their electric vehicles with solar power. The agreement allows ActiveE drivers to buy renewable energy certificates from Green Mountain. Drivers can buy the certificate for a one time payment of $48 that ensures all electricity used during their ActiveE lease… Continue reading BMW partners with Green Mountain Solar to power ActiveE with sunlight
Although no details have been released, Nissan has announced that an all electric compact SUV concept of theirs is headed to the Paris Auto Show this fall. Perhaps they felt they had to release something in this category to compete with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that Mitsubishi just announced. Mitsubishi and Nissan have been in… Continue reading Nissan has an all-electric concept SUV headed for Paris Auto Show
Originally released as the PX-MiEV concept back in 2009, Mitsubishi is now announcing that the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander will be headed for the Paris Auto Show later this fall. Mitsubishi has released a teaser photo of the Outlander PHEV that shows a basic outline, along with the battery pack location, engine location and the… Continue reading Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid headed for Paris Motor Show
Autocar UK posted some spy photos of the BMW i3 while it was testing in some hot weather in Southern Europe. Some of the pictures show jumper cables as if they are trying to recharge or jump start the 12v battery. The vehicle has the usual camouflage including a random blue pattern on the exterior… Continue reading BMW i3 Spy Photos
Well, actually these are just photos of the 2013 Honda Accord, but the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will look the same, except perhaps a charge port door in one of the fenders. The 2013 Honda Accord Coupe will go on sale this fall. Honda has only slightly changed the design from the previous(current) version… Continue reading 2013 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Photos
Over on the My Nissan Leaf forum: there have been plenty of aftermarket products that have been brought to life out of the discussions and experiences of the first Nissan Leaf owners. After driving the electric vehicle, owners have realized that the Leaf could do well with some more features. One of those features is… Continue reading EVSE Upgrade has managed 6.6kW charging upgrade in Nissan Leaf
FedEx and Nissan will be carrying out real world tests of their Nissan e-NV200 all electric van in Yokohama. The e-NV200 is the 100% electric version of Nissan’s NV200 van. The electric powertrain is based on the powertrain that Nissan uses in it’s Leaf electric vehicle. Fedex will be using the Nissan e-NV200 for 1… Continue reading FedEx testing Nissan e-NV200 electric vehicle
Audi is a partner of the German Olympic Sports Confederation and the National Paralympic Committee of Germany (currently until the end of 2016). Audi has presented the German Olympic Squad with an Audi A1 e-tron wearing the teams colors. The Audi A1 e-tron is an electric car with a gasoline powered range extending engine. The… Continue reading Olympic Audi A1 e-tron
