BMW CEO Ludwig Willisch has said that BMW of North America will equip its initial US shipment of i3 electric vehicles with the optional gasoline range extender. With the range extender (vehicles equipped with it are dubbed BMW i3 Rex), the i3’s range nearly doubles to 200 miles before the electric car needs to find… Continue reading First US shipment of BMW i3 electrics will have range extenders
On display at the New York Auto Show, BMW’s Concept Active Tourer is a 5 door hatchback plug-in hybrid crossover vehicle with 4 wheel drive. Soon to join the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in the ranks of 4 wheel drive electric vehicles, a transverse mounted engine drives the front wheels and an electric motor drives the… Continue reading BMW Concept Active Tourer confirmed for production
According to GM CEO Dan Akerson, the company is already working on a next generation electric vehicle, and unlike the Chevy Spark EV, this one will be built on a dedicated EV platform. Akerson said: “We’re actually developing a car today which is really anathema to the way the auto industry works: We’re running a… Continue reading GM working on dedicated electric vehicle
Originally, the Chevy Spark EV was not expected to go on sale in the US until August or September of this year (2013). After inquiring with Chevy communications rep Annalisa Bluhm, she confirmed that Chevrolet had a meeting with California dealers to “gauge interest”. In response to InsideEVs, General Motors is indeed shipping the Spark… Continue reading Chevy Spark EV will go on sale in the US in July
Green Car Reports recently wondered if the range extender on the BMW i3 would actually be enough to power the i3 on long trips or if it was merely an option to give more peace of mind for those with range anxiety. According to BMW’s advanced powertrain and heritage communications rep David Buchko, the BMW… Continue reading BMW i3 Rex (Range Extender) “not intended for daily use”
Smart has officially announced pricing on its soon-to-be-released Smart ForTwo Electric Drive. Pricing starts at CDN $26,990 ($26,398 US) and the cabriolet version starts at CDN$29,990 ($29,326 US). Those prices, of course are pre-incentive MSRP prices. In Canada, some areas receive even greater government incentives than that of the $7,500 tax credit in the US.… Continue reading Smart Electric Drive pricing announced for Canada
According to Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management at BMW, “several hundred advance orders have already been received for the BMW i3.” The BMW i3 is the first vehicle in the new BMW i sub brand that is dedicated to green-mobility vehicles. Built with a unique aluminum chassis and carbon fiber body shell,… Continue reading Several hundred advance orders for the i3
The 2013 TORQ Roadster, built by Epic EVs, can go from 0 to 60mph in 4 seconds and offer over 1G of lateral acceleration. Thanks to a 400 hp electric motor and lightweight components, the TORQ Roadster offers street legal design and track inspired performance. “While seeking record breaking MPGe with the 3 Wheeled Aptera… Continue reading Torq Roadster EV is world’s fastest 3 wheeled EV
After more than 70 years, Detroit Electric has returned to Detroit with a promise of creating 180 local jobs by the end of 2013, and producing an all electric sports car. In a press release earlier today, Detroit Electric has taken up shop in Fisher Building in downtown Detroit, and has identified a location to… Continue reading Detroit Electric releases teaser of electric sport car
Part of Volkswagen’s approach to e-mobility is to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by 2014. According to Oliver Schmidt, General Manager Engineering and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group America, the ‘launch’ referred to the global launch dates for global products, but not specifically a launch in a particular market. Currently, VW group… Continue reading Volkswagen planning to launch 6 or more plug-in hybrids from 2014
BMW plans to debut its plug-in hybrid Concept Active Tourer for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York Auto Show on March 27. “Offering a glimpse of further innovations in store for the premium compact segment, BMW introduces the Concept Active Tourer – a new plug-in hybrid concept which combines comfort… Continue reading BMW to intoduce Concept Active Tourer at New York Auto Show
AutoExpress UK was lucky enough to have BMW invite them out for some early access to the upcoming BMW i8 electric supercar. The BMW i3 is an all electric vehicle designed for the big city, while the i8 is a serious sports car with a plug-in electric hybrid powertrain. The electric motor provides 129 hp… Continue reading BMW i8 First Drive
The upcoming Smart ForFour (the 4 door version of the Smart ForTwo) will share a rear wheel drive platform with Renault’s future Twingo vehicle. It is part of the deepening alliance between Smart’s parent, Daimler, and Renault-Nissan. The automakers are seeking ways to cut costs by jointly developing and producing their upcoming minicar models. Under… Continue reading Smart deepens alliance with Renault
Ryugo Nakao, Mitsubishi Motors head of product and strategy development says “The Pajero is our flagship.” The Pajero is a large SUV with worldwide recognition, and its overdue for a redesign. Since 2006, the Pajero hasn’t been available in North America, but the redesigned 2015 Pajero may makes its re-entry. At the 2013 Geneva Motor… Continue reading 2015 Mitsubishi Pajero could get Outlander PHEV’s plug-in hybrid system
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Audi officially unveiled the A3 E-tron sportback. During the press conference, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler confirmed that the A3 E-tron will be sold in the United States. In addition to test programs across Europe, Audi had offered fleets prototypes of the A3 E-tron for evaluation in North America, so… Continue reading Audi A3 E-tron PHEV coming to Europe, US
GM has released preliminary specifications for the 2014 Cadillac ELR. Following the ELR’s unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show in January, GM has released a comprehensive list of specifications on the extended range electric vehicle. The 2014 Cadillac ELR will enter production in late 2013, and will be available in early 2014. It is a… Continue reading Cadillac ELR Preliminary Specifications
There has been conflicting reports in the past about insuring green cars – some say that hybrids can be more expensive to insure than internal combustion engines, and others show insurance companies giving discounts to hybrid and electric vehicles. Now, a new statement from a UK insurance company recommends: “drivers considering buying an electric car… Continue reading Do electric vehicles need different or more insurance than ‘regular’ cars?
BMW is developing a global program providing a free internal-combustion-engine powered vehicle as a loaner vehicle to buyers of the soon-to-be-available BMW i3 electric vehicle. The i3 5-seat EV is set to go on sale during the first quarter of 2014. Powered by a 134-kW (180hp) electric motor and a 32 kWh lithium-ion battery pack,… Continue reading BMW i3 range anxiety solved by free loaner ICE
